Potential Positions Hypnotherapists work in a variety of healthcare settings. Many are practicing doctors, dentists, nurses, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists who are already established in their primary profession. Other hypnotherapists work in private offices conducting hypnotherapy.
Employment Outlook As healthcare continues to grow and new procedures are put in place the practice hynotherapy grows.
Typical Tasks The specific tasks performed by hypnotherapists depend on their former training and area of expertise. In general, hypnotherapists use a variety of learned techniques to assist clients in addressing issues of personal concern. Areas around which hypnotherapists provide assistance include self-esteem, anxiety, improved concentration, stress management, anger management, smoking cessation, phobias, and unwanted habits.
This program typically starts in Fall and Spring Quarters