Therapists

Professional Therapists with the Skills and Experience to Help You Grow

Our therapists are the bedrock of our business. We select the best therapist for each topic area, recruiting each one based on extensive research, professional recommendations from colleagues, and the therapist's skill in developing quality audio programs for independent use. All of our therapists have graduate degrees, extensive mental health experience, professional licensing, and expert training in clinical hypnosis.

Dr. Roberta Temes

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, The Union Institute
Specialist in Weight Loss

World-renowned hypnotist and psychotherapist Roberta Temes, Ph.D. has helped thousands of people resolve sleep and weight-loss issues. Dr. Temes is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hypnosis, and editor of Medical Hypnosis, the first medical textbook on hypnosis. She is a member of the faculty of SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, NY, and the Department of Psychology at Union County College in New Jersey. Dr. Temes lives in New Jersey. Learn more about Dr. Temes.

Products by Dr. Temes:
Enjoying Weight Loss - eat right, exercise more, and lose weight easily

Dr. Neil Fiore

Ph.D., Counseling/Psychology, University of Maryland
Specialist in Productivity

Neil Fiore, Ph.D. has helped thousands of people become more productive. The author of The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play, Dr. Fiore's experience includes serving as a Lieutenant with the 101st Airborne Division, a manager with Johnson & Johnson, a statistical analyst for Shell Oil, and a psychologist at UC Berkeley. Learn more about Dr. Fiore.

Products by Dr. Fiore:
Productivity Engineering - eliminate procrastination and achieve your goals
Mental Toughness - enhance your resilience and persistence

Dr. Carol Ginandes

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Boston University, Boston, MA
Specialist in Mind/Body Healing

Carol Ginandes, Ph.D., ABPP is a health psychologist who is internationally recognized for her clinical work, research, and teaching. In her practice of psychology in Watertown, Massachusetts, she specializes in utilizing hypnotic strategies to facilitate mind/body healing in a wide range of health conditions. She works with patients who are preparing for medical procedures, recovering from accidents or surgery, have acute or chronic illnesses, who are suffering from pain, or who have not reached the desired degree of improvement after medical treatment. Dr. Ginandes holds staff appointments at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital. Learn more about Dr. Ginandes.

Products by Dr. Ginandes:
Smooth Surgery, Rapid Recovery: A Systematic Hypnotic Approach - prepare for surgery for a better recovery

Dr. Joyce Mills

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, International College, Los Angeles, CA
Specialist in Child Psychology

Joyce Mills, Ph.D. is a spellbinding storyteller and an internationally recognized authority on the Ericksonian approaches of hypnotherapy. Author of many hypnotically based bed-time stories, Dr. Mills is known and loved for her warm, dynamic, inspirational style. She is Director of the StoryPlay Center and Co-Director of the Phoenix Institute of Ericksonian Psychotherapy. Learn more about Dr. Mills.

Products by Dr. Mills:
Sammy the Elephant and Mr. Camel - end bedwetting and enhance self-control

Dr. Shirley McNeal

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Specialist in Self-Esteem and Performance

Shirley McNeal, Ph.D., recipient of the 2003 Milton H. Erickson Award for Scientific Excellence by the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, is the author and co-author of more than 20 scientific papers. Her recently published work on the use of hypnosis for "Inner Strength and Ego Strengthening" is recognized worldwide as the standard by the clinical hypnosis community.

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Products by Dr. McNeal:
Core Inner Strength - build self-esteem and self-confidence
Overcoming Performance Anxiety - speak or perform confidently in public
Test Taking Mastery - conquer test anxiety and raise your test scores

Dr. Maggie Phillips

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
Specialist in Pain Management

Maggie Phillips, Ph.D., director of the California Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, is a licensed psychologist in full-time private practice in Oakland, California. Co-author of Healing the Divided Self and author of Finding the Energy to Heal, Dr. Phillips specializes in the use of hypnosis for pain and healing. She is also a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Learn more about Dr. Phillips.

Products by Dr. Phillips:
Hypnosis: The Pain Solution - manage chronic pain safely and naturally
Hypnosis: The Headache Solution - stop chronic headaches before they start

Dr. Peter Lambrou

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, The University For Humanistic Studies
Specialist in Sales Psychology

Peter Lambrou, Ph.D. is the rare combination of a successful sales person AND a successful psychologist. After mastering complex sales in the first stage of his career, Dr. Lambrou went on to become one of the most successful psychologists of his generation. He is the Vice-Chair of Psychology at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California, and he is the co-author of Self-Hypnosis: The Complete Manual, one of the best-selling hypnosis books of all time. Learn more about Dr. Lambrou.

Products by Dr. Lambrou:
Subconscious Sales Success Strategies: Volume 1 - overcome subconscious blocks with hypnosis

Dr. Jack Singer

Ph.D., Clinical, Industrial/Organizational, and Sport Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Specialist in Sports Psychology

Working with sports professionals, college athletes, nationally ranked juniors, and serious "weekend warriors," Jack Singer, Ph.D. is a sports psychologist who teaches all his clients how to maximize their performance. He is a Diplomate in the field of Sports Psychology (recognized by the National Institute of Sports) and has taught in the psychology departments of seven universities. Learn more about Dr. Singer.

Products by Dr. Singer:
Core Sports Performance - reach your performance goals by using your mind
Advanced Sports Pain Management - overcome nagging pain caused by old injuries
Accelerated Sports Healing - heal sports injuries quickly and regain activity

Dr. Randy Gilchrist

Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego, CA
Specialist in Stress Management Addictions

Randy Gilchrist, Psy.D. is on the cutting edge of the use of clinical hypnosis and other therapeutic methods to help people successfully quit smoking. A licensed psychotherapist with advanced training in clinical hypnosis from world-renowned expert Michael Yapko, Ph.D., Dr. Gilchrist has the special ability to connect and facilitate change with even the most challenging clients. Learn more about Dr. Gilchrist.

Products by Dr. Gilchrist:
The Non-Smoker's Edge - quit smoking for good without weight gain
Managing Stress and Anxiety - stay healthy in the midst of a busy, stressful life

Dr. Eric Greenleaf

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, New York University
Specialist in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy

Eric Greenleaf, Ph.D., has treated with, trained, presented and written about hypnotherapy for forty years. His book, The Problem of Evil: Ancient Dilemmas and Modern Therapy, appeared in 2000. Dr. Erickson chose Eric to receive the first Milton H. Erickson Award of Scientific Excellence for Writing in Hypnosis. Eric practices in Albany California, in the SF Bay Area. Learn more about Dr. Greenleaf.

Products by Dr. Greenleaf:
Preparing for Uncertainty - step out into the unknown without fear
The Hypnosis Experience - access the resources of your unconscious mind

Dr. Michele Ritterman

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Temple University Philadelphia, PA
Specialist in Relationships

One of Milton Erickson's foremost students, Michele Ritterman, Ph.D. is a pioneer in the integration of hypnosis and family therapy. Dr. Ritterman trains thousands of psychotherapists around the world using her unique methods of working with couples and families. Her numerous published papers and books on couples, time, trance-in-interaction and states of mind have been translated into three languages. She is Senior Teacher of Couples and Family Hypnotherapy at The Milton H. Erickson Institute of the Bay Area. Learn more about Dr. Ritterman.

Products by Dr. Ritterman:
Shared Couple's Trance - deepen your relationship through hypnotic trance

Dr. Bruce Peltier

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit
Specialist in Dental Anxiety

Former President of the San Francisco Academy of Hypnosis, Bruce Peltier, Ph.D., M.B.A. is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, one of the top dental schools in the country. He is also an executive coach in San Francisco. Dr. Peltier is a sought-after trainer and consultant to dental professionals as well as the business executive community. His book, The Psychology of Executive Coaching, is in its second printing. Learn more about Dr. Peltier.

Products by Dr. Peltier:
Relieving Dental Anxiety - conquer your fear of dental treatment

Dr. John Dyckman

Ph.D., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Specialist in Child Psychology and Workplace Issues

John Dyckman, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist at a large health maintenance organization. He has been a professor of psychology, has conducted research and has run a private clinical practice for the past 25 years. Dr. Dyckman works in group communication issues, helping people become more effective in group settings, and has a unique understanding of children's worldviews at different stages of their development. He is the co-author of Scapegoats at Work: Taking the Bull's-Eye Off Your Back. Learn more about Dr. Dyckman.

Products by Dr. Dyckman:
Five Funny Critters - build your child's character through stories
Workplace Survival Skills - improve your business communication

Dr. Lonnie Barbach

Ph.D., Clinical-Social Psychology, Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
Specialist in Sex Therapy

Author of numerous best sellers, Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D. is one of the foremost authorities on sex and relationships in the United States. Her books have sold over 4 million copies in the United States alone. In addition, Dr. Barbach has appeared on numerous national television programs. She currently is on the clinical faculty of the UCSF School of Medicine. Learn more about Dr. Barbach.

Products by Dr. Barbach:
Lasting Longer - stop premature ejaculation naturally
Maintaining Pleasure - end erectile dysfunction for a full, active life

Dr. Joel D. Block

Ph.D., Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Syracuse University
Specialist in Sex Therapy

Joel D. Block, Ph.D. is an award-winning psychologist, practicing couple/sex therapy and couple-relationship seminars throughout the United States. Dr. Block is a senior psychologist on the staff of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Einstein College of Medicine. He supervised the training of early career psychologists at the medical center's Sexuality Center for more than 20 years. He is the author of 15 books on the topics of relationships and sexuality, including Secrets of Better Sex, featured in the New York Times. Learn more about Dr. Block.

Products by Dr. Block:
Lasting Longer - stop premature ejaculation naturally
Maintaining Pleasure - end erectile dysfunction for a full, active life

Dr. Kim Cusimano

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Specialist in Sports Psychology

Kim Cusimano, Ph.D. is a sports psychologist at UC Davis Sports Medicine Center in Davis, California. She is dedicated to the psychology of performance, health, and well-being. Dr. Cusimano consults with individuals and teams at the collegiate, national and professional levels, assisting athletes in successfully integrating a mind-body philosophy for optimized performance potential, and has consulted with the Saturn organization and the U.S. Army on stress management and health. Dr. Cusimano is a sub-three hour marathon runner. Learn more about Dr. Cusimano.

Dr. Muriel P. Warren

D.S.W., Social Work, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Specialist in Trauma

Muriel P. Warren, L.C.S.W., D.S.W., F.A.A.E.T.S. is a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, educator and author. She has written many books on stress and hypnosis, including Trauma: Treatment and Transformation. Dr. Warren is a traumatologist who specializes in stress and anxiety management. She is Executive Director of the Warren Trauma Institute and trains therapists in the use of hypnosis and other therapeutic techniques for the treatment of trauma. Learn more about Dr. Warren.

Shoshana S. Bennett

Specialist in Postpartum Depression

Shoshana S. Bennett, licensed psychologist, founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987 after her second undiagnosed postpartum illness. Bennett is the Immediate Past President of Postpartum Support International and the past president of California's state organization Postpartum Health Alliance. She has been a featured guest on dozens of national radio and television shows, including ABC's 20/20. She is the author of Postpartum Depression for Dummies and co-author of Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression. Learn more about Shoshana Bennett.

Products by Shoshana Bennett:
Beyond the Baby Blues - overcome the baby blues with hypnosis