MY BACKGROUND

About Harley

My professional journey began 25 years ago as a Mental Health Specialist for a psychiatric hospital. In this role, I led a team of psychiatric technicians, conducted daily group sessions, and provided compassionate care to patients struggling with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse challenges.

I hold a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy in Southern California. I also received a Certificate in Wellness Counseling from Cornell University and a Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from the University of Minnesota.

Nationally recognized for my services, I have opened offices around the country, from the glitz of Beverly Hills to the bustle of New York City. I have also earned mentions in popular media such as NBC News, CBS News, and FOX.

One of my proudest achievements is authoring The Magic In Metaphor: Empowering Children Through Healing Stories. This book, which embodies my belief in the transformative power of storytelling, climbed to Amazon's #1 New Release in Child Psychology, graced their Top 100 Best Seller list, and has been honored with numerous literary awards.

Extensive Experience

Hypnotherapist

Private Practice
2002 - Present

Youth Counselor

Ozanam Home for Boys
1999 - 2000

Psychiatric Technician

Willow Crest Hospital
1998 - 1999

Highly Qualified

Diploma in Hypnotherapy

HMI College of Hypnotherapy

Wellness Counseling Certificate

Cornell University

Integrative Health and Medicine Specialization

University of Minnesota

Awards & Honors

Author

The Magic In Metaphor: Empowering Children Through Healing Stories

Awards

The Golden Wizard Book Prize, PenCraft Book Award, The BookFest Award, Literary Titan Gold Book Award, Readers’ Favorite Five Stars, Reader Views Five Star Review

International Recognition

Local Press

The Kansas City Star, The Pitch, Kansas City Spaces, Blue Valley Post, FOX 4 News (Kansas City), KSNT (Kansas), WGN-TV (Chicago), WFLA (Florida), WSPA (North Carolina), WJTV (Mississippi), FOX 21 (Colorado), FOX 56 (Kentucky), WOOD-TV (Michigan)

National Press

BuzzFeed, Fast Company, Bustle, Reader's Digest, Huffington Post, USA Today, MSN News, Ask Dr. Drew, Monster.com, The Healthy, The Active Times, MedShadow, First Chapter Plus Magazine, Story Monsters Ink, Readers' Favorite, Self-Publishing Review, Literary Titan, Feathered Quill, BookLife by Publishers Weekly

International Press

Entertainment Tonight (Canada), Reader's Digest (Mexico), Monster.com (Sweden), Capital Magazine (Germany), Fupping (United Kingdom), Boove (United Kingdom), Computer Hoy (Spain), Cewek Banget (Indonesia), Suara.com (Indonesia)

Hypnotherapy with Harley Sears
5251 W 116th Place, Suite 200
Leawood, Kansas 66211
hypnosis@harleysears.com
(913) 999-5819