Listing on these WebPages is voluntary and by request of the therapist.  Therefore, the following represents only a partial list of NBCCH certified hypnotherapists for this state.  In addition to the therapists listed below, you may request up to three listings for your zip code area from our full roster  of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists via e-mail to  admin@natboard.com .  Include your zip code.

Jeanne A. Friedman, CSW, ATR, NBCCH, CGP

Clinical social worker, Psychotherapist

Art therapist and Hypnotherapist

Forest Hills, NY 11375

Phone:  718-263-1811

Email:  JFried6091@aol.com

Ms. Friedman is a clinical social worker, Hypnotherapist, EMDR practitioner and art psychotherapist in private practice. Specializing in the treatment of trauma-related disorders and problems, she has had experience working with all age groups using a wide variety of techniques designed to help her clients feel safe and comfortable in their own skin and in this world. Once her clients develop that sense of safety and comfort they are then able to move on to explore other pressing issues and examine how these issues may relate to events of the past and may impact on the events of the future. Throughout the process of therapy with Ms. Friedman, the issue of safety is continually addressed, to enhance the clients' sense of comfort within.

Alexa Oth, MSW, LMSW, NBCCH

New York, N.Y.

Phone:  646. 509. 7222

Website:  http:/www.alexaoth.com

Email:   alexa@alexaoth.com

Trained in the performing arts as well as psychotherapy, Ms. Oth is able to help clients access inner resources and hidden sources of strength. Her work is humanistic; she helps clients build a new foundation of self-empowerment, self-acceptance, confidence which will reduce stress and foster personal growth. She uses both short-term hypnotherapy as well as a combination of talk-therapy and hypnotherapy to help reduce unproductive fear, stage fright and other habits and unwanted behavior as well as IBS and other functional bowel disorders, smoking cessation and weight control. Ms. Oth also does special work with actors and other performing artists.

Bonnie Hoffmann, MS, LMHC, NBCCH

Wantagh, NY 11793

Phone:  (516) 236-4577

E-mail: Warhoff@aol.com

WebPages: www.inbalancewellness.com

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Bonnie Hoffmann is a licensed Mental Health Practitioner, and is a New York State certified Gestalt Psychotherapist.  She is a Nationally Board Certified Hypnotherapist, as well as a Diplomat in Clinical Hypnosis by the Board of Certified Hypnotherapists. 

Bonnie is trained in all areas of hypnosis, to include medical hypnosis.  She is certified by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and is a member of the Medical Reserve Corps. 

She is trained in Nutritional Counseling, allowing her to deal with the total body/mind connection.

Bonnie has a private practice in Wantagh.  Her specialties are:  Trauma, PTSD, Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Seasonal Affect Disorder, Stress Management, Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, Panic Attacks, and Weight Loss Resistance.  She also has a working knowledge of and special training in working with military members and their families.

 Bonnie is a dynamic nationally known speaker who speaks to audiences on various exciting, inspirational and uplifting topics.  She is a well versed and highly knowledgeable professional who inspires, motivates, and teaches through her seminars.  She presents workshops on Stress Management, Self-Esteem, and more to agencies, corporations, etc.  Relaxation and Guided Imagery CD's or tapes are available. 

Karen Schwarz, MA, LMHC, CASAC, NBCCH

Syracuse, NY 13201

Phone:  315-289-6107

Email:  trance@twcny.rr.com

Karen specializes in weight reduction and performance enhancement, including, but not limited to, improving sports proficiency, diminishing test anxiety, increasing confidence during public speaking, and enhancing self-assurance in social and other situations.

In addition, Karen helps people quit smoking, overcome phobias, and minimize medically non-critical pain.

Maura B Quealy, LCSW, NBCCH

Hampton Bays, NY  11946

Phone: 631-728-2786

Email: mbrig51@yahoo.com

I work with individuals, couples and do group therapy.  I utilize hypnotherapy in my private practice depending on the needs of the client.  

I specialize in anxiety and mood disorders and addictions.  I focus on family of origin, trauma, and cognitive distortions and design a cognitive therapeutic treatment with EMDR and Hypnotherapy as needed.

Elaine Simione, MST., LMHC, NBCCH

Vision Quest Holistic Counseling Center

30 Donegal Way

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Phone: 518-587-1087

Email:  elaine@holisticcounselingcenter.com

Web Site:  www.holisticcounselingcenter.com

The mission of Vision Quest Holistic Counseling Center is to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment for individuals, couples, and families to heal.  Vision Quest offers Holistic Counseling, utilizing techniques that allow the whole person to heal…. Body, Mind, Emotions, and Spirit. Hypnotherapy along with other modalities for healing past and present wounds is combined with a Y centered approach. 

For a detailed list of services offered click the Center’s Web Site in the left hand column

Steven M. Rosman, PhD, M.S., LAc, LMHC, NBCCH, ACFP

Port Washington, NY 11050

Phone: 516-608-2806

Email:  smrosman@aol.com

Website:  www.drsteverosman.com

Specializing in biofeedback, mental health counseling, acupuncture (including hypnopuncture), biofeedback, botanical and nutrition counseling, phobias, weight loss, smoking cessation, general child and family health, complex and refractive illnesses, fitness programs.

Joseph T. Schippa, Ph.D., NBCDCH

Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510

Phone: (914) 762-4481

Fax: (914) 944-7155

Email:  Schippa@aol.com

A clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who evaluates and provides psychotherapy and coaching to children, adolescents and adults, Dr. Schippa received his Ph.D. from Fordham University and completed his clinical psychology internship at Westchester County Medical Center Psychiatric Institute/New York Medical College. He also completed a post-doctoral training program in clinical neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University.  In addition to holding Diplomate status with the NBCCH, he is an NLP Master Practitioner and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.

As a clinician, he utilizes cognitive-behavioral techniques and hypnotherapy as well as energy psychology methods such as EMDR and TAT.  He also has a special  interest in transpersonal psychotherapy.  As a life coach, he uses the principles of positive psychology and NLP to help others achieve their life and career goals as well as to assist them in reaching their peak potential.

Gabriel Guzman, M.S., L.Ac., NBCCH

New York, NY

e-mail: gabriel.guzman@tsca.edu

Gabriel is a Licensed Acupuncturist who is Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).  He holds the following certifications and skills: Certified Hypnotist/Hypnotherapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified in Ericksonian Hypnosis, Certified Master Practitioner of NLP, Certified Reiki Master, Certified/Registered Karuna Reiki Master, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (NADA), Certified in Advanced Constitutional Facial Acupuncture/Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Certified in Qigong.

Gabriel combines all of his knowledge and skill in the aforementioned disciplines in order to surpass the mere alleviation of symptoms.  In order to restore true balance and harmony, the root cause of imbalance must be corrected in order to encourage the promotion of a healthy mind, body and spirit.  Combining the extremely effective medical arts of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine along with the techniques of Hypnosis, NLP, Reiki and Qigong, Gabriel's mission is to empower each person with the very true knowledge that "The greatest healer in the world is the healer within."

Richard F. Liotta, Ph.D., NBCCH

Saranac Lake, NY  *  Phone:  518-891-0924

Malone, NY  *   Phone:  518-483-0958

Web Address: www.change-paths.com

Email:  rfliotta@aol.com

I am trained in state-of-the art brief treatment

techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, Eye-Movement Integration™, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.  These and other strategies make positive change happen. I work with anxiety, depression, behavioral addictions,

self control and enhancing life effectiveness skills. 

I am a Clinical Psychologist, NYS Licensed Psychologist and a member of the American Psychological Association. I am a National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and

Certified Master NLP practitioner.

Rosemary Lake-Liotta, L.C.S.W., NBCCH

Saranac Lake, NY

Phone:  518-891-0924

Malone, NY

Phone  :518-483-0958

Web Address: www.change-paths.com

Email:  rosemarylake@msn.com

I utilize brief solution focused methods, hypnotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming ( NLP) strategies in my work. Areas of specialization include pain management, stress management,  anxiety, depression, grief counseling, and behavioral problems.  I see adults and children.

I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Member of the National Association of Social Workers.  I am a National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Certified Master NLP practitioner, and I am certified In Brief Solution-Focused Therapy.