Most helping professionals can’t work with the subconscious
(That’s why their clients don’t experience deep transformation)
Are you facing any of these common challenges?
Those you help aren’t experiencing significant enough change
Your existing tools aren’t sufficient for achieving quick, lasting results
Extended training programs don’t fit your life
You deserve the skills to truly help people change their lives.
Fast-track hypnotherapy training for working professionals
We understand how frustrating it can be when you don’t have the effective tools needed to achieve real, lasting results.
Our hypnotherapy certification training provides you with foundational skills in modern hypnotherapy, guided imagery, and science-based mindfulness, giving you the confidence and ability to facilitate rapid, powerful change.
For over a decade, we’ve helped caring professionals just like you become board certified hypnotherapists by harnessing the power of the subconscious mind.
And we can do the same for you.
Not only can we help you transform lives, but you can enjoy these benefits too...
Accelerate your learning
Acquire powerful skills in weeks, not months or years
Whether you train online or in-person, our modern immersive program helps you quickly master new skills and retain up to 75% more than traditional, slow-paced programs. You’ll experience rapid progress that fits your busy life—so you can start creating breakthrough results within weeks, not years.
I acquired more practical understanding here than I did at another school that I attended for an entire year—at a much higher cost!
Marie Valdez, C.Ht.
Boost your credibility
Build your reputation with comprehensive certification and proven methods
Earn a highly-specialized certification that showcases your unique, solution-focused expertise. Stand out in a crowded marketplace by offering advanced techniques that deliver fast, effective results. Become the go-to expert clients seek for real transformation and lasting change.
Douglas Corrigan, EdD, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Unlock your potential
Transform both your practice and personal growth
Get ready for an empowering mindset shift. You’ll gain confidence, emotional intelligence, and practical tools to create meaningful changes—not just for your clients but for yourself. Experience the deep satisfaction of mastering advanced techniques that consistently create profound breakthroughs.
Jack and Evelyn’s hypnotherapy training course is exceptional! The practical experience throughout made me feel confident in my skills. In addition, this training enabled me to accelerate my own personal growth and healing journey.
Tara O’Neil, MEd
Think you’re fully trained..?
Most programs totally ignore the subconscious mind.
Did you know…
Traditional degrees involve years of study, yet most professionals never receive training to become a hypnotherapist—the very skill needed to work with where 90% of change actually happens.
Approved by the American Medical Association in 1958, hypnotherapy has long been recognized as a powerful tool for stress relief, habit control, and self-improvement.
A wealth of research proves the efficacy of subconscious techniques: over 16,000 studies on hypnosis alone.
What does this mean for you?
These findings confirm what successful practitioners already know: mastering subconscious change techniques dramatically amplifies your impact.
Our hypnotherapy certification training equips you with essential tools to access subconscious patterns, create rapid shifts, and help clients achieve breakthroughs that conventional approaches miss.
Ready to elevate your results? This hypnotherapy training is your foundation for mastery.
Effectiveness Comparison
When it comes to delivering results, hypnotherapy outperforms other methods in a fraction of the time.
- Hypnotherapy (6 sessions) 93%
- Behavioral Therapy (22 sessions) 72%
- Psychoanalysis (600 sessions) 38%
Barrios, A. A. (1970). “Hypnotherapy: A Reappraisal.” Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 7(1), 2–7.
A noteworthy article published in the American Journal of Medicine (March 2021) titled “Hypnosis: The Most Effective Treatment You Have Yet to Prescribe” highlights the robust evidence supporting hypnosis for a wide range of issues. The article states, “If hypnosis were a drug, it would be standard of care” because it “improves procedural pain and emotional distress and reduces medication consumption up to 40%.”
This solid scientific foundation underscores the effectiveness of the modalities you’ll learn in our modern hypnotherapy certification training.
DR. OZ
Studies show that hypnosis can be effective in treating everything from chronic pain to poor study habits. Chances are it can work for you.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
The purpose of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique is to help you understand and gain more control over your behavior, emotions or physical well-being.
THE MAYO CLINIC
Hypnosis is the epitome of mind-body medicine. It can enable the mind to tell the body how to react, and modify the messages that the body sends to the mind.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Would you like to be able to help people eliminate stress with evidence-based, mind-body approaches?
Would it be useful in your work if you could help others rapidly gain control over their emotions and well-being?
What would happen if you quickly became skilled in one of the most powerful therapeutic approaches?
Maya Rouhi, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Even if you’ve studied hypnosis before, this training is different.
Many hypnotherapy programs focus primarily on inductions, scripts, and suggestion techniques.
Here, you’ll learn to work with hypnosis as part of a broader understanding of the individual—recognizing what is happening beneath the surface, responding to the person rather than simply following a protocol, and using hypnosis, guided imagery, and mindfulness with greater precision.
You won’t just learn how to put someone into trance.
You’ll develop the perception, judgment, and flexibility to know what to do once you’re there.
Hypnotherapy Certification Training
Become certified in the core skills of subconscious change
includes
Evidence-Based Hypnosis Methods
Guide others to access the subconscious mind and achieve deep, lasting transformation—helping them reduce stress, overcome challenges, and regain control in all areas of life.
Guided Imagery Techniques
Use powerful, time-tested imagery methods to activate inner creativity, resolve emotional blocks, and promote lasting wellbeing.
Science-Based Mindfulness
Support clients in staying grounded and present by teaching them proven mindfulness practices that enhance emotional regulation and self-awareness.
Upcoming trainings
Clinical Hypnotherapy Certification Training
January 15–31, 2027 • 9 days over 3 weeks • In person
Format: IN PERSON
Location: Agoura Hills, CA
Trainers: Jack van Landingham, Evelyn Wang
Our Hypnotherapy Certification Training takes place over the following 9 days within a three-week period. The final two days are conducted live online:
Week 1: January 15–17 (Fri-Sun | 11am–6:30pm PT)
Week 2: January 21–24 (Thu-Sun | 11am–6:30pm PT)
Week 3: January 30–31 (Sat-Sun | 11am–3:30pm PT) — Live Online
Each day includes a 1-1/2 hour lunch break and two 15-minute breaks.
(Note: On the final two days, there is no lunch break as training ends earlier in the day.)
Your Hypnotherapy Certification Training also includes our science-based, eight-lesson Practical Mindfulness for Life course—self-paced and mentor-assisted, with additional mindfulness discussion during the live hypnotherapy training.
Certifications Earned: Hypnotherapist, Guided Imagery Specialist, Mindfulness Practitioner
Learn More About: Clinical Hypnotherapy | Subconscious Coaching
Each training is limited to just 6 students to ensure deep personal attention and real transformation.
Schedule a call now to reserve your spot.
Outstanding training. Evelyn and Jack each have the spirit of a true healer. Both are also engaging educators. Their hypnotherapy training cuts through the hype and bloat that I see with other trainings. The course focuses on what is truly important and does not waste time on voodoo.
Gordon Isen
Deputy District Attorney
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Your path to hypnotherapy certification
STEP 1
Get started with a call
If you’re seriously considering, or ready to move forward with fast tracking your personal and professional growth, schedule a call below. We’ll discuss your goals, answer your questions, and ensure our hypnotherapy certification training aligns perfectly with your vision for growth.
STEP 2
Begin your hypnotherapy training
Dive into our modern, practical, solution-oriented approach where you’ll develop essential skills in clinical hypnotherapy, guided imagery, and science-based mindfulness while experiencing your own breakthroughs.
STEP 3
Earn your hypnotherapist certification
Complete your training with the confidence to deliver consistent, life-changing results. You’ll acquire proven tools to help others transform, preparing you for immediate success in your practice.
I wanted to thank you for the excellent training. The actual content exceeded my expectations. Not only did I learn some valuable techniques, but also a new way to conceptualize the people with whom I provide services. I found the material to integrate well with my background in clinical psychology and presented theory and practice in a manner that was thorough, succinct, and humanistic…the knowledge base I acquired from it was more than worth the cost of tuition, travel time and attendance.
Eric Yelsa, PhD
Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Utah Hospital
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Join us for our immersive 9-day hypnotherapy certification training, where you’ll gain a thorough understanding of modern hypnotherapy, guided imagery, and science-based mindfulness:
With hands-on experience that meets the top standards of the American Board of Hypnotherapy, you’ll dive right into what really works.
We make sure your learning is both practical and inspiring, helping you see the big picture while nailing down all the essential details.
You’ll also develop the skills to influence others with your language alone and learn multiple ways to create lasting results.
Plus, you’ll receive our science-based, eight-lesson Practical Mindfulness for Life course—self-paced and mentor-assisted, so you can begin at any time and progress at your own rhythm. Key mindfulness concepts are also reinforced during your live hypnotherapy training.
For more information on how hypnotherapy can profoundly help others, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Subconscious Coaching Certification Training
After completing your hypnotherapy certification training and exploring the power of the subconscious mind with evidence-based hypnosis methods, guided imagery techniques, and science-based mindfulness, you’ll have the option to deepen your skill set with our Subconscious Coaching Certification Training. There, you’ll gain advanced skills in subconscious coaching methods, practical NLP tools, and Creating Your Future® processes.
Board approved. Globally recognized.
Our students come from all over the world to attend our training!
Board Approved School of Hypnosis
- American Board of Hypnotherapy
Board Approved School of Coaching
- American Board of NLP
Board Certified Instructors
- American Board of Hypnotherapy
- American Board of NLP
- Time Line Therapy Association
Board Approved Institute of NLP
- American Board of NLP
Approved Institute of Time Line Therapy
- Time Line Therapy Association
Our training meets the standards and guidelines for excellence of the above boards, and meets or exceeds all coaching standards worldwide.
Advancing science, we’ve collaborated in hypnotherapy research and education with
What’s at stake in your professional development?
Continued frustration with limited results
Falling behind more skilled practitioners
Missing opportunities to truly help clients transform
Martin Flores, MA
Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Centre for Neuro Skills
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What’s included when you work with us
Dynamic, in-depth classes in a fun setting
Experience personal attention in a small group setting. Feel appreciated, have fun while learning, and gain a deeper understanding with all the support you need.
Live expert supervision
Train with two board-certified instructors who maintain successful private practices. Benefit from over forty years of combined expertise and gain insider tips that only come from real-world experience.
Board-approved and globally recognized
Enhance your professional reputation through our institute’s collaboration with a top university. Stay updated with the latest research and practices in integrative health.
Post-training mastermind group
Continue growing with ongoing support to reinforce your learning, gain peer insights, and stay motivated to achieve your professional goals.
Empowering learning environment
Experience a space that celebrates independent thought and personal freedom. Build on your existing strengths while discovering new capabilities.
Flexible, multi-method approach
Master versatile tools that adapt to any situation. Feel empowered with multiple ways to get results rather than being limited to one rigid system.
Personal growth breakthrough
Experience a mindset shift that enhances both your personal and professional development. Gain practical tools to create meaningful change in your own life while learning to help others.
Comprehensive certification path
Earn a highly-specialized certification that showcases your solution-focused expertise. Stand out as a practitioner who delivers fast, effective results and become recognized for creating real transformation.
Accelerated skill development
Accelerate your learning as you quickly acquire new skills and retain up to 75% more than traditional, slow-paced programs. Enjoy rapid progress in weeks, not months or years.
Alexandra Ochoa, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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How our approach transforms lives
The Holistic Breakthrough Approach™ is the framework underlying our certification training programs in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Subconscious Coaching.
It is not separate from the tools used in the work—it is the foundation that determines how they are applied, beginning with understanding the client’s subjective experience and how their problems are being created.
Explore the framework in depth—how it transforms lives, what practitioners learn, and the core principles that hold it all together.
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Discover the art of real transformation
Advanced insights most hypnotherapy programs never teach
Dr. Milton Erickson, the pioneer of modern hypnotherapy, observed that “patients are people who have had too much programming—so much outside programming that they’ve lost touch with their inner selves.”
In our trainings you don’t just learn techniques—you develop the awareness, presence, and integrated skill set to become a powerful catalyst for change.
You’ll discover:
How external programming disconnects people from their authentic selves
How to guide others beyond limiting paradigms
How to reliably facilitate genuine transformation
How to help others recover and reconnect with their true nature
Plus, you’ll learn how to:
Enhance your own autonomy and personal power
Recognize and shield against manipulative tactics
Support others in their journey toward greater authenticity
Decode little known secrets of influence
We’re committed to equipping you with not just knowledge, but a transformative understanding that enhances both your personal growth and professional hypnotherapy practice.
MILTON ERICKSON, MD
Meet your board certified instructors
Jack van Landingham, C.Ht.
FOUNDER
Center for Advanced Life Skills
Evelyn Wang, C.Ht.
CO-FOUNDER
Center for Advanced Life Skills
Experience the unique advantage of having two dynamic, top-level instructors teaching together at each training. Jack and Evelyn are not just educators—they maintain thriving private practices and bring over forty years of combined expertise to the classroom. Learn practical, real-world insights and insider tips that only come from hands-on client experience.
PHENOMENAL. I took both the hypnotherapy and NLP trainings with Jack and Evelyn and am so grateful for such an incredible and intimate training experience. For aspiring coaches or coaches who are looking to become more masterful at their craft, I can’t recommend these guys enough. The content, atmosphere, hands-on practice, and energy were exactly what I needed! I’m ecstatic about the new tools I can bring my clients and I’m happy to say I experienced a breakthrough or two of my own just being in the training. These guys are the real deal!
Caty Pasternak
Is this training right for you?
No degree or prior experience required—just bring your willingness to learn and grow
This training is ideal if you:
Want to achieve significantly better outcomes for those you help
Thrive in a supportive, engaging learning environment
Are ready to learn practical, solution-focused skills
Seek flexible methods that build on your individual strengths
Enjoy intensive learning that gets straight to what works
Want to stand out with advanced, life-changing certifications
However, this might not be the right time if you:
Prefer traditional, theory-heavy education with minimal practice
Are resistant to learning new approaches
Expect results without commitment and effort
Feel more comfortable with rigid, one-size-fits-all systems
Want surface-level knowledge without hands-on experience
Are satisfied with conventional approaches and limited outcomes
I completed the hypnotherapy certification training. Excellent! Jack and Evelyn are great teachers. Material is presented clearly and thoroughly. Highly recommend.
David Sutcliffe
Actor (Gilmore Girls)
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Retain up to 7.5x more through immersive learning
Traditional learning
Only 10–15% retention
Immersive learning
Up to 75% retention
How we make this possible
Small class environment
Intensive learning blocks
Hands-on experience
Practical applications
Expert-led guidance
Continuous support
MORE DETAILS:
How is our immersive training different from traditional learning methods?
In general, most standard education consists largely of a lot of “what”. Simply memorize and regurgitate the info and you pass the course. That is most definitely NOT the way to learn the art and science of hypnotherapy and subconscious coaching.
In contrast, we consider your unique learning style and provide you with a good balance of “what”, “how”, “why” and “what if”.
Learning with us is a unique opportunity to receive maximum one-on-one interaction with top-level instructors (similar to the renowned “Tutorial Method”, pioneered at the University of Oxford), enrich your mind in new and engaging ways, and experience a huge, positive shift!
Research shows that adults learn best in real-world, immersive settings with immediate feedback.
Experiential learning is a well-known model in education. It builds skills, confidence, and gives you the opportunity to practice. It also develops attitudes such as curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and self-direction.
Being hands-on is crucial when learning hypnotherapy and subconscious coaching because it allows you to engage in kinesthetic learning while also having access to real-time coaching and feedback as you learn.
OTHER IMMERSIVE LEARNING BENEFITS:
It Enhances Your Learning and Retention
Immersive learning offers significantly higher retention rates. Imagine remembering up to 75% of what you learn compared to just 10% with traditional methods. Our immersive training deeply engages you with the material, making it stick much better through real-world simulations. You get to engage in hands-on practice, make decisions, and receive immediate feedback. This helps you build momentum and retain information more effectively.
It Boosts Your Engagement and Motivation
Our training is interactive and engaging, keeping you motivated and focused. Learning is made fun and memorable, enhancing your involvement and ensuring lasting impressions. You get to practice in a controlled, risk-free setting, allowing you to learn from mistakes without real-world consequences. This boosts your confidence and competence, turning errors into valuable learning moments.
It Speeds Up Your Skill Building
Instead of spreading your learning over many months, our immersive format helps you pick up and refine new skills quickly. Regular, intensive practice sessions reinforce new skills and habits more effectively than occasional sessions spread out over time. This hands-on approach bridges the gap between theory and practice, ensuring you’re ready to apply what you’ve learned in no time.
Overall, our immersive training program supercharges your growth and makes learning exciting. It’s the ultimate way to boost your skills and reach your goals faster and more effectively than you ever thought possible.
Get ready to see transformative results in weeks, not months or years!
How does our training schedule compare to traditional schedules?
This approach minimizes long-term disruptions (see comparisons below) to your personal and professional routines, helping you achieve your goals up to 7 times faster and more effectively than a year-long course with weekly classes.
It’s a big time-saver, so you can fully dedicate your energy and attention to the training, making the most of your time.
A MORE DETAILED COMPARISON
Our Immersive, Intensive Trainings:
- Clinical Hypnotherapy: 9 days within a three-week period, plus an additional 3-hour weekly online mindfulness training over an eight-week period.
- Subconscious Coaching: 13 days within a four-week period
- Total Duration (of both trainings together): 22 days of intensive training spread over eight weeks
- Total Hours (of both trainings together): 225 hours (includes practice/review time) over two months
Traditional College Semesters:
- Typically meet for about 3 hours per week.
- A single course over a 15-week semester provides 45 hours of instruction.
- To achieve comparable hours, you would need to take approximately four courses.
- Total Duration: 15 weeks per course x 4 courses = 60 weeks
- Total Time Commitment: Over a year, assuming no overlap in courses.
Conventional Once-a-Week Trainings:
- Typically meet once a week for 3 hours.
- To achieve comparable hours, the program would need to run for 52 weeks.
- Total Duration: 52 weeks (one year).
- Total Time Commitment: 12 months of once-a-week sessions.
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Includes Mentoring Support
Stay encouraged and on track as you continue to grow professionally and personally
Evelyn’s group coaching has been extremely impactful on my life, both professionally and personally. Over the course of 8 months, I saw myself transform immensely with the help of this group. It is really an all around excellent environment for true growth … the type of growth that includes healing through reflecting, forgiveness, and acceptance.
Tara O’Neil, MEd
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