BIOGRAPHY

About Harley

For over 27 years, I've been guiding people toward positive change—from my early work as a Mental Health Specialist at a psychiatric hospital to my current practice helping thousands of clients overcome personal challenges through hypnotherapy.

My education includes a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, a Certificate in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University, and a Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from the University of Minnesota.

I developed Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention™, an approach that intentionally combines hypnotic techniques with strategies known to elicit the placebo effect, aiming to maximize positive outcomes. This works by understanding how hypnosis and placebo share common mechanisms, and combines them to create stronger, more effective results.

My modern approach reimagines traditional hypnosis for today's digital world. Through live video sessions, I work with clients nationwide—without losing the human connection that makes hypnotherapy so effective.

My book The Magic in Metaphor became an Amazon #1 New Release and Best Seller in multiple categories. It has earned numerous literary awards and was selected for the prestigious BookLife Elite collection by Publishers Weekly.

Experience

Hypnotherapist

Private Practice
2002 - Present

Youth Counselor

Ozanam Home for Boys
1999 - 2000

Psychiatric Technician

Willow Crest Hospital
1998 - 1999

Education

Diploma in Hypnotherapy

HMI College of Hypnotherapy

Wellness Counseling Certificate

Cornell University

Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization

University of Minnesota

Memberships

Cornell Alumni Group

Alumni

American Hypnosis Association

Member

Published Works

Hypnotic Relaxation

Audio Program (2025)
Producer, Presenter

Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention™ (PEHI)™

Hypnotherapy Protocol (2025)
Author, Creator

Close Your Eyes

Music Album (2024)
Producer

The Magic In Metaphor

Book (2023)
Author

Monitor on Hypnotism

Column, Journal of Hypnotism (2013)
Columnist

Awards and Honors

Literary Awards

BookLife Elite by Publishers Weekly
Royal Dragonfly Book Award (1st Place)
Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award
The Golden Wizard Book Prize
PenCraft Book Award
The BookFest Award
Literary Titan Gold Book Award
IAN Book of the Year Awards (Finalist)
The BookLife Prize (Quarter Finalist)
Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Red Ribbon)
Readers' Favorite Five Stars
Reader Views Five-Star Review

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