Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis
 ( An IL. State Approved School)
2700 West Lawrence, Suite N, Springfield, IL. 62704
Phone: 800-662-3040
Email: william@mitchellinstitute.com 

 

 

 

Our students learn to hypnotize the first day!
Watch them practice on volunteers from the community instead of fellow students. 

 

 

 

 

 

Hypnosis Certification Testimonials


What an experience! This course, with the Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis, was well constructed, informative, and very easily understood. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in developing skills in hypnotherapy. William Mitchell is an excellent teacher; very professional, ethical and dedicated. I thank you for a beautiful start to a wonderful profession!

Cozette Devlin, C.H.
Hypnotist
Sun Prairie, WI

 




 Former Student Cheryl S. Photo

 

William I am so thankful I met you and had the opportuity to take your class. You are a wonderful teacher and a great person to know. I enjoyed your class very much. It was easy to follow and very informative. I feel confident that I now have the knowledge I need to start my own business helping others with hypnosis.  You make learning fun, easy, and enjoyable. Thank you for all you do.

Cheryl S. C.H.
Gurnee, Il

 


 

When I announced to my family and friends that at age 70 I was going to take a class in hypnotherapy at the Mitchell Institute the responses varied.

I made the journey to Decatur in the dead of winter to experience the total awakening of my whole being. Not only did I better learn how to better help my mental health clients but how I could make the lives of my friends and family healthier and spiritually enriched.

As I observed and practiced what I had learned I found my life transformed. Having spent the last four years in great pain as a result of two spinal surgeries and a brain aneurisim I had lost hope. I listened and found myself internalizing the post hypnotic suggestions I was hearing and giving to others.

As a result of this experience I no longer need most of my medications and feel better than I have in 15 years. I excercise faithfully almost everyday and eat more healthful foods. I have learned to manage my stress with a spiritual approach and trance. I look forward to my return to the mental health service provision and am filled with the images of the transformations that may occur in others lives.

Thank you William for your contributions not only to me but to those people whose lives I can greatly improve by practicing the skills I have learned.

Carol Davis
RN., LCPC



I went through training for The National Guild of Hypnosis Certification with William Mitchell early in 2009.
I have a Ph.D. in curriculum and supervision and have been an administrator training university professors to improve their teaching in two universities and a medical school. William's approach to training gave me all the skills I needed to feel confident in my ability to induce hypnotic trance and to successfully engage in activities such as age regression, smoking cessation, pain management, and weight loss.  He is a master at teaching his highly effective, unique methods.

The classroom atmosphere was always professional and engaging, with ample time to ask questions and explore unique issues in hypnosis of special interest to me. I would recommend his training to anyone interested in both becoming certified and knowing techniques that will result in successful hypnosis sessions.

 R. Craig Hogan, Ph.D.
 Director, The Business Writing Center

 


 


What a fabulous experience! William Mitchell's hypnosis seminar was very thorough and informative. William is professional and so energetic. The training has given me a new and exciting service of therapy to use in myprivate counseling practice.  Cheryl Frost M.A., LCPC     Lemont ,IL.

 


Awarded Hypnotist of the Year, 2009
Mid-America Hypnosis Conference
Hypnotist of the Year, 2009
Pictured: William and wife, Linda

 


I have been interested in hypnosis since my college days when I received a BA in Psychology. William's class gave me a waelth of knowledge and practical experience that I had no antcipated, and left me with the desire and encouragement to learn even more. Pastor Mitchell is genuinely compassionate towards his students and the people he sees who have the desire for self-improvement. The Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis has left me excited and enthusiastic about beginning my own practice. 

Steve Tracy
11/21/08



Christian minister unless someone proves what they say I find it hard to believe.  But from day one you proved to me that hypnotism is very spiritual, healing, and powerful. You have given me a great tool which I can use with everyone who is in need. Thank you for everything William and may our Good Lord bless you.

Rev. Godwin K. Raj.
Marian Joy Hospital Chaplin
Wheaton, Il.


Years went by as I studied Hypnosis on my own. I looked into everything I could get my hands on, and continued reading all the scientific research on the subject. Through all of the reading I never actually tried it! I found myself suffering from paralysis by analysis.

 

I finally made the decision to get formal training, and after looking into all the resources out there I determined The National Guild of Hypnotists and Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis were the best options available. From the first phone call, I could tell William Mitchell loved his craft and improving the lives of people with hypnotism.

I soon found by comparing my experience with friends across the country that William's approach to teaching is a rare gem.He made sure we understood what we were doing, but he also had his own clients volunteering for our practice! The experience of actually working with real people seeking real results was amazing and irreplaceable!

I promise you will not regret taking your certification course with William Mitchell.His passion for the craft, sense of humor, and in depth knowledge will blow all your other options away! I'm quite proud of where I received my certification, confident in my skills as a result of that training, and honored to count William as a friend! Thank you, William, for all you have done! I'm certain you and this training the catalyst that has changed my life forever!

Lonnie E. Scott, C.H.
Mattoon, IL


 

William, your schools hypnotism certification class was wonderful! I am grateful that I was a part of it. You are truly a good teacher and a fine person.

Patrick L. C.H.

 



I have worked with Dr. Mitchell in his excellent hypnosis training program. I have found him to be highly personable, very supportive of his students, and extremely ethical.

Most importantly, Dr. Mitchell was able to communicate the essential skills of hypnotism and other related areas of clinical knowledge for the students. Excellent course!

The Rev. Dr. Charles Witte, D.Min.,
Pastor and Pastoral Counselor,
Bethany,IL.


Welcome to Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis. Our mission is to provide training in the ethical and professional use of hypnosis in order to prepare students to become a professional in the field of hypnosis or to add to professional skills they already possess.

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 Wondering what's next?   

 

 

 


Hypnosis Certification Class plus
Mid-America Hypnosis Conference


Location: Chicago,IL.

Western Suburbs/O'Hare Airport Area

 
Instructor: WM Mitchell M.Div., BCH, CI 

 

 1 Week Intensive Training Combined with Mid America Hypnosis Conference!

Oct. 18-22 ,2010    

(101,102 ) Oct.18-21   Practice Hypnotizing with Volunteers

 (103) Oct.19-22  Mid America Conf. 

Students take the Advanced Classes taught at the Conf.by WM Mitchell and with other Approved Conf. Faculty. Students gather as a class at predetermined times during the Conf. and immediately following the Conf.for processing and instruction with WM Mitchell. What an opportunity to become a Practitioner in just one Intensive Week! Start Your Practice Immediately!


Chicago Intensive Training Combined with Mid America Hypnosis Conference
Cost $1,200 if paid 30 days in advance plus books $250
( Total $1,450 includes Tuition, Books and the
entire Conference Registration, this is a deal!!!)

$1,750 regular fee plus Books .

 

 


 


 

Hypnosis Certification Class


Location: Springfield/Decatur,IL.

Practice In Clinic with Clients

 
Instructor: WM Mitchell M.Div., BCH, CI 

 

 Follow instructor William Mitchell working with real clients!

101 - July 14th, 15th 
102 - July 21st, 22nd, 23rd 
103 - Aug 5th

 

Cost: $1,500 (Plus Books $250)

Sign up 30 days prior to class only $1,200

(Plus Books $250)

 

 

 


 


 

Shadow Class - Clinical Hypnosis Training


Field Training Demonstrating

Advanced Hypnosis Techniques

 

For individuals or small groups up to 3


Instructor: WM Mitchell M.Div., BCH, CI 

 

 Created especially for those who want a stronger technique,or practice with actual subjects to assist certified hypnotists build their foundation.

  • Confidence flows from competence. Increase your competence with better training

  • Obtain a stronger foundation before practicing on others

  • Produce real results with others

  • Prior training or certification required for this special course

What a rare opportunity this is to excel in hypnosis.
With "on the job training" of this kind
the practical experience you need is just a phone call away.

For more information call 1-800-662-3040 today.

Shadow Class available upon request

Field Training Demonstrating

For Certification or Advanced Development

 

You may study and practice individually at your own pace with William Mitchell and his regular clients. This Internship approach has met with enthusiasm from both students and clients.

*Requires 2 week notice prior to sign-up,
Dates and Times subject to availability

 

Advanced Development Cost (for Certified Practioners): $500 


Certification Enrollment (replaces classroom experience
with actual Field Training!)
Cost equivalent at $1200, plus books ($250).

"Dear Bonnie,
Thank you for enrolling in the last shadow training with me. This has proven to be an excellent method to teach and train; best of all it's working for the clients as well. The gentleman you folks worked with at the church had to cut his insulin in half by Tuesday! The young child is not scared of the "bugs" now. So we did some good work!

Thank you,

W. Mitchell"

 

 


 


 


 

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Why Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis?

  • Holds Certificate of Approval To Operate Issued By the Illinois State Superintendent of Education
  • Professional focus give students the ability to earn an income as a hypnotist
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to be a respected professional
  • All of our instructors are successfully practicing in the field
  • Completion of 100 hours in basic training means student is eligible for Professional Certification as a Hypnotist
  • Curriculum approved by the National Guild of Hypnotists
  • Additional training offered for specialization and practice management
  • Learn from professionals how to move from what you are doing into an exciting, challenging, and rewarding new career
  • Add to your current profession a powerful set of skills for change
  • Earn Professional Compensation - our instructors do all earn a living as hypnotists

 Hypnosis, Hypnotism, and Hypnotherapy 

Hypnotism is a growing field that includes the healing arts of medical and therapeutic applications, habit control such as weight reduction, smoking cessation, stress reduction, and personal self-improvement. Hypnotism also includes ethical and professional entertainment.

According to the Federal Dictionary of Occupational Titles published by the United States Department of Labor, a Hypnotherapist (079.159.010) is defined as follows:

  • Hypnotherapist induces hypnotic state in client to increase motivation or alter behavior pattern through hypnosis. Consults with client to determine the nature of problem. Prepares client to enter hypnotic states by explaining how hypnosis works and what client will experience. Tests subjects to determine degree of physical and emotional suggestibility. Induces hypnotic state using techniques of hypnosis based on interpretation of test results and analysis of clients problem. May train client in self-hypnosis conditioning.


Career Opportunities

  • Professional Hypnotists may emphasize private practice with individuals or in groups for Weight Reduction, Smoking Cessation, or Self-Improvement Issues such as Sports Enhancement, Increasing Confidence, Self-Esteem, and countless others.
  • Hypnotists may also provide ethical demonstrations for group entertainment and be compensated at the level of a professional entertainer.
  • In the growing field of Holistic Health and Complementary and Alternative Medicine, professional hypnotists, working under a medical professional referral, can use hypnosis for pain relief, addictions, phobias, child birth, hypertension, gastrointestinal issues, anesthesia, and psychotherapy.
  • Many professionals in the health, counseling, and ministerial fields have found training in hypnosis valuable for their work. Professional Hypnotists are entitled to professional compensation. Some practice full time while others chose hypnotism as a secondary source of income.


Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis

  • As a vocational school that has received a Certificate of Approval to Operate issued by the Illinois State Superintendent of Education, you are assured that our business practices have been reviewed and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education. The professional focus and experience of our instructors gives the student both the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to become a professional in the field or add this set of skills to an existing profession. All of our instructors earn a full-time living as practicing hypnotists.
  • Students that earn our Certificate of Completion in Hypnosis are eligible for certification by the National Guild of Hypnotists - the largest professional hypnosis organization in the United States. After the basic course for certification (100 hours), we offer advanced courses for practicing professionals to increase their practice. In addition to basic training in hypnotism, we offer advanced training for specialization in Weight Control, Smoking Cessation, Stress Management, Stage Hypnosis, and the cutting-edge communication technology, Neuro Linguistic Programming and Time Line Therapy.

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