Policies and Disclaimer

These statements are the opinions of The American Hypnosis Clinic, Inc.

Although a significant amount of research has shown positive results regarding the success of hypnosis in general, the contents of this specific website have not been evaluated by the FDA nor approved by any other government or official body. We are not practicing medicine, but offering self-improvement aid and education.  You may be working with a psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, psychiatrist, psychologist, master of family child counseling, master of social work or certified hypnotherapist.  Our therapists' vary in their certifications and specialization, but all are held to scrutiny and we only keep the clinicians with the highest customer satisfaction/success ratings.

None of the processes nor the advice you receive here substitutes for medical attention, and they are neither intended as, nor should be used as, a substitute for your physician's role in monitoring and treating you. You should always consult your physician before following any alternative solution to a problem such as this, or before taking any products or following any health regimen.

All the testimonials on this site are the opinions of the people who wrote them and your results may differ from theirs. 

The American Hypnosis Clinic uses different types of hypnosis (direct, Ericksonian, N.L.P., etc.) that are customized to each individual client according to his or her needs.  Upon admission to our programs, clients agree to be hypnotized so that their hypnotists can help them through setting specific goals and by giving suggestions on how to achieve goals and overcome personal challenges they have chosen to work on while in a self-hypnotic state.  Suggestion is the artful use of imagination within a self-hypnotic state to increase a client’s enthusiasm for self improvement and making good decisions using self-help techniques.  Self-help techniques are thinking strategies used by normally-functioning people to remind themselves of improvements they wish to make in their lives. Such strategies are taught by hypnotists using suggestion while the client is in the self-hypnotic state.  A common Self-Help Technique is a Regression. As used by a Hypnotist, a Regression is a review of significant or remarkable events by the client with the Hypnotist serving as a Guide.

The American Hypnosis Clinic hypnotists may use these techniques to help clients regain self-control over alcohol, cigarettes or other drugs, manage their weight, regain a positive mental attitude, manage situational stress, improve sleep, reduce apprehensions or fears, determine and set goals, become more optimistic, teach self-confidence, and promote general wellness in their lives.

The American Hypnosis Clinic offers a lifetime support guarantee.  The American Hypnosis Clinic is as committed as our clients and whether you need only one session or several you may always return to an active AHC therapist for additional help with that same goal. 

Once enrolled in the program if more than one session is needed The American Hypnosis Clinic will provide additional help using various types of directive, non-directive and indirect hypnosis, as well as education in self-hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming, stress reduction techniques, access to audio/video and biofeedback resources (including GSR and/or EEG) and practical lifestyle change planning as needed at no additional charge for life.

For a client to succeed a client has to accept the responsibility of doing his part.  Hypnosis is an active, participatory therapy and cannot succeed without my full commitment and complete cooperation.  Only enroll for hypnotherapy if you are serious about accomplishing your goals once and for all. 

Clients must follow all suggestions given by the staff of The American Hypnosis Clinic, including keeping all scheduled appointments, mental exercises and lifestyle change advice.  If a client refuses to keep scheduled appointments or  follow all instructions given, The American Hypnosis Clinic cannot and will not warranty their work.  In order to succeed, a client's full cooperation is needed.

According to top experts in the field of hypnosis and psychology (Milton Erickson, Richard Bandler, Dave Elman and others) everyone with normal brain function can be hypnotized.  The vast majority of clients succeed in their goals quickly and with few sessions.  However, for the occasional clients who have unusual difficulty and need more sessions than average, our policies provide an incentive for those clients not to give up. Because clients generally pay for a program instead of session by session, it is to their advantage to utilize our lifetime support guarantee and stick with it until they completely succeed.

It is impossible to guarantee the behavior of another human being and that sometimes there are psychological or medical issues involved.  In those cases mental health counseling may be needed.  This is beyond the specialized service of hypnosis that The American Hypnosis Clinic offers. 

The American Hypnosis Clinic does not do Psychotherapy.  The American Hypnosis Clinic does not prescribe drugs, diagnose any medical conditions or provide treatment for such conditions.  The American Hypnosis Clinic uses methods of hypnosis, visualization, guided imagery and relaxation (V68.20).  All The American Hypnosis Clinic hypnotherapists have supervised training in the unique skills and methods of the alternative therapeutic modality known as hypnosis and use only those skills in order to coach, teach, guide, instruct, and train clients to help themselves. 

If psychotherapy or medical help is necessary then the client must accept all responsibility of seeking such help on his own.  This does not lessen the ability of The American Hypnosis Clinic to help him in addition to outside psychological or medical counseling nor does it relieve a client from prior agreements.  There are no contraindications of hypnosis and hypnosis can be used in addition to any and all other medical and psychological treatments.

An AHC therapist’s time is valuable and sought after and clients pay for a program, not a per-session fee (which often is more expensive).  Therefore The American Hypnosis Clinic does not issue refunds under any circumstances.  Once a client enters into a contract, he is bound to its terms and must pay for the program in full.  The client must pay for services in advance or according to terms agreed upon including payment plans if applicable.  Client must pay all court costs, interest at prime rate + 10% and attorney fees if collection is necessary. 

Client must agree to any recording that may be deemed necessary over the course of his care at The American Hypnosis Clinic or specify otherwise in writing.

The American Hypnosis Clinic reserves the right to refuse service to clients who come to their appointments under the influence of alcohol or any other mind-altering drug.  If a client comes to their appointment under the influence a second time The American Hypnosis Clinic can permanently refuse services to this client.

The American Hypnosis Clinic reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to permanently refuse service to clients who are belligerent or physically abusive in any way to any member of The American Hypnosis Clinic staff or other clients. 

There is a high demand for our therapist’s time and when a client does not show up to his or her allotted appointment it means that someone else cannot be helped during that time slot.  Therefore, to accommodate our clients most effectively The American Hypnosis Clinic asks that if you have to cancel or reschedule an appointment please give us as much notice as possible.  We reserve the right to charge a $35 rescheduling fee cancellations or no-show’s with less than 24-hour advance notice.  If two or more appointments are missed without 24 hours notice or is more than 20 minutes late more than twice without provable and justifiable reason, The American Hypnosis Clinic can, at its sole discretion, permanently refuse services. 

If The American Hypnosis Clinic chooses to permanently refuse services to a client for cause mentioned above, the client will still be responsible for the full amount of this agreement but The American Hypnosis Clinic will have no responsibility to clients who are thus disrespectful of our contract.   

The American Hypnosis Clinic complies with HIPPA regulations.  For your benefit we ask that you allow us to share your file with other therapists and staff within the company for cross-consultation , training and record-keeping purposes as well as your physician.  All of your private information is kept strictly private and confidential.