"I entered Healthy Hypnotherapy's certification course during my first-year of working towards an M.A. in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University. It seemed serendipitous: I had always been interested in hypnosis, and the monthly-weekend format was very compatible with my schedule for Argosy's M.F.T. program. Also, I thought it wise to build a marketable, therapeutic skill-set to supplement the years of work still to come, as I continue earning my Masters and Doctorate in psychology, and accrue the many (mostly unpaid) hours required for licensure.

What I underestimated was how much practicing hypnotherapy would benefit me personally, as well as professionally. Dr. O'Keefe is an amazing teacher and healer, and the staff therapists who facilitated our 10-month training alongside her – Chad Pierce and Steve Johnston – are remarkable people as well. Together, our cohort developed and deepened our clinical skills to levels I never could have imagined possible in such a short time; and in the process, our practice sessions with each other supported amazing insights and personal growth for us all. Not only did I enjoy it immensely (never before has 10-months of “school” flown by so quickly!), but I graduated from Healthy Hypnotherapy straight into a blossoming clinical practice of my own. What a gift! Only one month after graduation, I already have several continuing clients who pay me well and respect my usefulness as a clinician… the direct result of our final “Hypnosis Clinic” (which Dr. O'Keefe facilitates at the end of all her basic certification courses). And I feel confident in my abilities to attract, retain, heal and release still more…

I cannot thank and praise Healthy Hypnotherapy enough for the many gifts this course has bestowed on me. It was worth every penny and hour of effort I invested. It has permanently changed my life for the better in too many ways to count."

K.L.H. (Berkeley, CA)

"I can't begin to express what Dr. O'Keefe's hypnotherapy training has done for both my personal life and my professional life. For anyone who believes in the healing powers that we all have within us, and who prescribes to the health model vs. the medical model of psychotherapy, this course can do nothing but increase your awe of the human spirit and give you the tools necessary to create a truly empathic and empowering practice.

I have learned a new language, a new way of relating to others and have experienced viscerally the power of reframing life issues into empowering messages of inner strength. By working as both therapist and client at each class session, you get the amazing experience of seeing both sides; taking the information you learn as a client to inform your work as a therapist. In my personal life it has taught me to ask the right questions, to reframe a negative experience or perception into one of self power and meaning, and to listen, really listen to those who are speaking to me.

Dr. O'Keefe has the unique ability to empower her students with her authentic belief in each person's abilities. Her feedback is accurate, detailed, strength-based and given with such respect and compassion. By the end of my 200 hour training I experienced more confidence in my abilities than I have in any other training that I have experienced.

From the first day you are treated as a colleague of the finest caliber, and by the end of your training, that is just how you feel! As a Drama Therapy graduate student I have found my hypnotherapy training invaluable. I can't begin to list all of the ways that it has helped me in my studies and practice as a student therapist.

The last thing that I want to say about this training is that the work is FUN! I truly enjoy expressing my creative side as I create protocols for clients using their own words and images. This work fulfills me in ways that I never imagined. Even if you never actually use hypnosis in your practice, or do rarely, the benefits of Dr. O'Keefe's training can't be overstated. As a therapist you learn so much about the power of the mind, the beauty of language, and the value of truly listening with empathy. As a client you will learn how to self-heal and that may just be the most powerful and necessary tool of all!"

Michelle Ramsey CHT, CMT, (MFT/RDT trainee)
ruggrunt@hotmail.com

"I would strongly encourage other clinicians to consider this training. For me, Dr. O’Keefe’s teaching style uniquely and importantly combined theory and practical application in a manner that I felt comfortable and competent with my developing skills. This course has proven itself repetitively in my clinical application with others and has clearly enhanced my counseling skills on many levels. As a result of Dr. O’Keefe’s hypnotherapy training, profound personal and professional changes have occurred for me. Thus, I would recommend this course without hesitation."

W. Polzin, MA, RSW, EdD

"I feel privileged to have learned from and worked with Dr. O'Keefe and her trained assistants. While the lectures and visual aids are a necessary component and provide a strong foundation for hypnotherapy principles, history and method, I found the live demonstrations and hands on learning to be the best possible way to move from a novice to an experienced hypnotherapist.

The demonstrations provide an opportunity to watch Dr. O'Keefe work with a myriad of issues with an immeasurable attunement and care. I appreciated the focused attention to each student's personal process and needs throughout the course. Dr. O'Keefe creates an atmosphere of warmth, support and openness. The course made a profound impact on me personally and professionally. The comprehensive training gave me the confidence, knowledge and skills to start my own hypnotherapy practice. It has surpassed any training I have received."

Virginia Todd, MFT

"I attended and completed the hypnotherapy program with Healthy Hypnotherapy and Dr. Naomi O'keefe, and I'm so happy I did! It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! Within the year that I attended the program my life changed dramatically as a result of my work there.

The program has hands on training, unlike any other program, and this did two things for me. First, I got plenty of free hypnotherapy as a client from fellow students, which I believe was a major factor in my transformation, and second, I got a lot of experience in being a hypnotherapist for a client. I have gained complete confidence in my skills as a hypnotherapist through this course.

Now that I have completed the course, I have made the decision to leave my office job and start my own private hypnotherapy practice. Ever since I made this decision, I have been very happy, and very confident that this decision was the right one for me."

Deanna S.