Business Details
24 Years
experience
Award-Winning Hypnotherapy Services in Kansas City
Harley Sears is a nationally recognized practice founded on 27 years of clinical expertise and innovative methodologies. Established in 2002, our services combine traditional hypnotherapy with the proprietary Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention (PEHI) technique, which leverages the body's natural healing responses through guided visualization and suggestion. Our team holds advanced certifications from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, Cornell University, and the University of Minnesota, ensuring evidence-based, client-centered care. We specialize in addressing smoking cessation, weight management, anxiety relief, and chronic pain through personalized sessions conducted via HIPAA-compliant Zoom for Healthcare.With over 100 verified client testimonials and features in Fast Company and Reader's Digest, we maintain strict privacy standards and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse client needs. Our practice emphasizes measurable outcomes, with documented success rates for nicotine cessation (81% short-term success) and weight loss programs that double traditional results.
Services
Hypnotherapy
Smoking Cessation
Weight Loss Support
Stress Management
Anxiety Relief
Pain Management
Sleep Improvement
IBS Symptom Relief
Stroke Recovery
Pre-Surgery Preparation
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 27 years of clinical experience in hypnotherapy and integrative health
- Developer of proprietary Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention methodology
- HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions with flexible day/night scheduling
- Documented success rates for smoking cessation and weight loss programs
- Featured in Fast Company, Reader's Digest, and medical journals
What people say
Life-changing results
Calm and attentive care
Proven effectiveness
Personalized approach
Professional expertise
Services
Hypnotherapy
Our core hypnotherapy service uses guided relaxation and suggestion techniques to address behavioral and emotional challenges. Sessions help clients modify subconscious patterns affecting habits, emotions, and health. This evidence-based approach works effectively for smoking cessation, weight management, and anxiety relief through personalized interventions.
Smoking Cessation
Specialized programs combine hypnosis with behavioral modification to break nicotine addiction. Clinical studies show 81% short-term success rates using our method. Sessions address cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and long-term habit replacement strategies to achieve permanent smoking cessation with measurable health improvements.
Weight Loss Support
Hypnotherapy interventions target emotional eating patterns and metabolic regulation. Research shows doubling traditional weight loss results when combined with dietary changes. Sessions focus on portion control, food craving reduction, and establishing sustainable healthy lifestyle habits for lasting body composition improvements.
Anxiety Relief
Scientifically validated techniques reduce anxiety symptoms by 79% through deep relaxation and cognitive reframing. Sessions address generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and situational stressors. Clients learn self-regulation tools to maintain emotional stability and improve daily functioning.
Pain Management
Non-pharmacological approach reduces chronic pain perception by 73% compared to control groups. Sessions utilize guided imagery and suggestion techniques to modify pain signal processing. Effective for migraines, arthritis, and post-injury discomfort without medication side effects.
People
Harley Sears
Hypnotherapist & Founder
Award-winning hypnotherapist with 27 years of clinical experience. Developer of Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention methodology. Holds credentials from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, Cornell University, and the University of Minnesota. Featured in Fast Company and Reader's Digest for innovative approaches to behavioral transformation.
Questions
How does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy induces a focused state of awareness to access subconscious patterns, making the mind receptive to beneficial suggestions that modify unhelpful behaviors and thought patterns.
Is virtual hypnotherapy effective?
Studies show video-based sessions are as effective as in-person visits, with 95% client satisfaction rates and improved accessibility for nationwide service delivery.
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in smoking cessation, weight management, anxiety relief, chronic pain reduction, sleep improvement, and IBS symptom relief through evidence-based hypnotherapy techniques.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
Most insurance plans don't cover hypnotherapy. We maintain a direct-pay model to ensure treatment flexibility and client confidentiality without insurance restrictions.
What is PEHI technique?
Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention combines hypnosis with guided visualization of healing processes to activate the body's natural biochemical responses for targeted therapeutic outcomes.
What's your cancellation policy?
We request 24-hour notice for cancellations but don't charge rescheduling fees, understanding that unexpected circumstances may require appointment adjustments.
