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International Clinical Hypnotherapy Training

Becoming a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

Where ancient hypnotic traditions meet modern clinical practice. Self-paced learning with live clinical training, for students worldwide.

Founded in 2019  ·  Based in California  ·  Graduate in 8–12 months

Begin your journey

Where would you like to start?

Three ways into MLT. Pick the one that sounds like you.

For students

Study with us

Earn your certification in 8 to 12 months through our 132-hour track, or take a single course. Self-paced video plus live clinical training.

For professionals

Work with us

We are hiring instructors, assistants and specialists. You can also bring your own course to our platform and teach internationally.

Not sure yet

Talk to us first

Join a free information session, reserve a spot at an admissions webinar, or speak directly with an admissions advisor. No commitment.

Who we are

A multi-international school of clinical hypnotherapy

An online and in-person school offering Certified Clinical Hypnotherapy training, mental wellness education and continuing professional development. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2019 and based in California.

MLT is preparing for formal accreditation, with the goal of becoming a fully recognized academic institution.

Our mission

Preparing practitioners the world can trust

Empowering students worldwide through professional hypnotherapy education.

The certification

Three certifications, one credential

Foundation, Master and Clinical. You earn a certificate at each stage, and the full credential when you complete the track.

132

total program hours

3

certifiable stages

8-12

months to graduate

Stage Hours
Foundation Levels (1–7)82
Master Hypnosis Certification30
Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification20
Total program hours132

Learning pathway: Foundation → Intermediate → Advanced → Master Certification → Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification.

What you earn along the way

How it works

Self-paced learning with live clinical training

Study on your own schedule, then practise live with instructors and classmates every week.

On demand

HD video lessons

20 minutes to 1.5 hours each. Watch, pause and revisit whenever it suits you.

Three times a week

Live online training

Two-hour sessions with instructors, covering hypnotism, clinical practice, case review and mentoring.

Optional

In-person clinical practice

Two to eight hours at our Novato facility, for students who can attend in person.

Live clinical schedule
Wednesday 8:00 PM PST (online)  ·  Saturday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (in person & online)  ·  Sunday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (in person & online)

Enrollment

Where you can start

Enroll in the complete certification, or take a single course and build from there.

82 hours

Hypnosis History and Hypnotism

History, theory and core technique. The entry point to the track.

30 hours

Mastering Hypnosis

Rapid inductions, suggestibility mastery and clinical neuroscience.

20 hours

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Supervised clinical application and documentation. Prerequisites apply.

Complete program

Certified Clinical Hypnotherapy

All three certifications, 132 hours, 8 to 12 months.

Independent English/ESL Courses · 20 hours/week

TOEFL Preparation

Fundamental English for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced ESL Speakers planning to take TOEFL Exam. Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Courses. Classes run 20 hours per week. Independent of the Hypnotherapy track. Open to any interested individual.

Financial assistance is expanding as resources allow, including scholarships and flexible payment plans. A Premium Membership and Mentorship package is available to graduates and affiliated professionals.

Start learning

Enroll and study at your own pace

Downloadable workbooks, hypnosis scripts, worksheets and practice audio included.

Levels 1-7 · 82h

Foundation Levels

History and theory, core skills, neuroscience, induction mastery, ethics and final assessment.

Advanced · 30h

Master Hypnosis

Rapid inductions, suggestibility mastery, clinical neuroscience, business development and leadership.

Certification · 20h

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Supervised clinical application, documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Prerequisites apply.

Independent English/ESL Courses · 20 hours/week

TOEFL Preparation

Fundamental English for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced ESL Speakers planning to take TOEFL Exam. Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Courses. Classes run 20 hours per week. Independent of the Hypnotherapy track. Open to any interested individual.

Who we serve

Built for learners at every stage

Adult learners

Seeking professional certification, continuing education and new opportunities.

International students

Programs in English, Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese.

Practitioners

Mental health, coaching, wellness, aging services and corporate development.

Business leaders

Stronger communication, teamwork and workplace performance.

As a non-discriminatory educational institution, MLT welcomes all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, or other legally protected status.

Community impact

Education that reaches further

Support our mission

Your donation funds scholarships, community classes and a permanent home for our programs in Marin County. MLT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — donations are tax-deductible.

Get in touch

Join MLT today

Whether you are starting a new career or expanding your skills, we are here to help you begin.

Mindful Living Transformation, Inc.
1878 Virginia Ave, Novato, CA 94945
+1 (415) 858-5466 · mlt.hypnotherapy@gmail.com
EIN 93-2120533

Transforming Lives, one step at a time.

Participation in or completion of an MLT program does not guarantee employment, self-employment or business success, licensure, certification or qualification for any profession, career advancement, or any specific financial outcome. Individual results vary. Read the full disclosure.