Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis

Workshop Instructor: Katy David, MA, LPC-S, Certified ASCH Consultant

Sponsored by: Bloom Therapy

Location: Bloom Therapy, 1206 W. 43rd St, Austin, TX

Fall Workshop Dates: September 12th, 13th, & 14th 2025 (Fri–Sun) SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE

• 21.5 Continuing Education Hours, including 1/2 hour ethics

Expected Schedule:

• Friday; 9am-5:45pm (1-hour Lunch break); 7 CE hours

• Saturday; 9am-5:45pm (1-hour Lunch break); 7.25 CE hours

• Sunday; 9am-5:45pm (1-hour Lunch break); 7.25 CE hours

About this Workshop:

• An ASCH-ERF Approved, Level 1 training in the Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis; this course is designed for beginners. 
• Can be applied towards ASCH membership, ASCH certification, and ASCH Approved Consultant.
• Detailed Information regarding certification in Clinical Hypnosis can be found at asch.net.
• May be applied towards your professional Continuing Education/Professional Development requirements, as allowed by your certification board (BHEC no longer pre-approves CEU providers).
• Follows the Standards of Training that are designed, outlined, and approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF).
• You will be able to and encouraged to practice clinical hypnosis in a mental health setting after this workshop!
• High quality, In-person learning; class size is capped at 7 students and includes a mixture of didactic learning, experiential learning, and demonstrations.

The purpose of this workshop is to provide licensed mental health clinicians the foundational information and experiential practice necessary to begin integrating clinical hypnosis into their established skillset and clinical work with patients, specifically in an outpatient mental health setting. The workshop is designed as a unique in-person, small-group learning opportunity. The syllabus is designed so that the CE hours may count as the Level 1 Basic training that is a required component towards ASCH certification in Clinical Hypnosis. This workshop strictly follows the most up-to-date ASCH-ERF Standards of Training for a Level 1 workshop and proposes 21.5 hours of CE hours.

The curriculum includes all didactic educational topics and experiential group practice exercises required by ASCH-ERF in a Level 1/Basic Clinical Hypnosis Workshop. We will define hypnosis, offer a brief history of hypnosis, and correct common misperceptions about the natural process of hypnosis and brain state of trance. An overview of the neuroscience of the trance state will be offered. Participants will be shown various demonstrations of the hypnotic process, utilizing both audience volunteers and video recordings of work with actual clients (with client consent). Each stage of the hypnotic process will be taught, explored, and practiced. The 3-day workshop will include four separate small group practice sessions. Special attention will be given to ethics, treatment planning, and integrating clinical hypnosis into clinical practice, as these topics are especially relevant to mental health practitioners.

About the instructor:

Katy David has been ASCH-certified in Clinical Hypnosis since 2015, and has been utilizing hypnotherapy in her counseling practice since 2012. She trained in Clinical Hypnosis under George Glaser, LSCW, and became an ASCH Approved Consultant in 2024. A holistic psychotherapist & Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor specializing in healing trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems, she is the founder and owner of Bloom Therapy, a holistic group counseling practice in Austin, Texas which specializes in experiential therapies. She earned her Masters in Counseling from St. Edward’s University in 2012, and served as Secretary for the Central Texas Society of Clinical Hypnosis (a local ASCH chapter) from 2015 to 2017. You can read more about Katy here: https://bloomtherapytx.com/team_member/katy-david/

Cost:

• $850 Early Bird Registration (Payment deadline is July 1st for the Fall workshop)
• $950 Professional Registration
• $850 Student Registration
• Fees are 50% non-refundable, but entire amount may be transferred to a future workshop date in the case of an unavoidable emergency or illness.
• If finances are a barrier to registration, you are welcome to contact Katy for payment plan arrangements.

Registration:

• Course access is limited to licensed mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health field. Students must have completed a minimum of one full semester of the their graduate program.
• To register, join the email notification list for future training dates, or request a course syllabus, contact the instructor directly via email, phone, or text:
  • 512-553-2255
  • [email protected]
• For registration, (No matter how you choose to pay), please contact me promptly with your first and last name, license type, license number, email address, phone number, and date of birth in your initial message. This allows me to attach the payment to the person and contact you if needed. The following payment methods are accepted:
  • Preferred payment method is Zelle Pay to [email protected]. Your bank must offer Zelle Payments to use this method. Paying this way really helps out our small business as we pay no processing fees. However, all payment methods are welcome.
  • Venmo payment @bloomtherapyTX.
  • You may mail or drop off a check to: Bloom Therapy c/o Katy David, 1205 W 43rd St., Austin, TX 78756.
  • I can create a client account for you in Bloom Therapy’s portal and then send you a request via email to fill out a Payment Authorization Form; this will allow you to securely submit your credit card information online via Bloom’s client portal. Once you submit your credit card information, I can run the payment through on my end. This is easy to do once I have received your initial communication with all requested info above.
• Remember the course is limited to 7 students, so if you are excited about attending make sure and register soon! Your slot will be reserved as soon as payment is received.  
• Feel free and reach out with any questions.

Endorsements: 

“In 20 years of practice, and SO many CE workshops, I can unequivocally say this workshop was absolute perfection. I have been interested in hypnotherapy for some time, but it wasn’t a top learning choice for me; however, this workshop was the right time and the right amount of hours for my licensing renewal. However, when I saw the time commitment, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:45 (and we used every single one of those minutes) I experienced a bit of dread. On Thursday, I considered taking Monday off to recover. Boy, did I NOT need it. I came back Monday with an alert mind and sharpend skills just in my normal modalities. To my shock and delight every minute was fascinating, interesting, educational and super comfortable. Katy has a prescence about her that is very calming (duh, she’s a hynotherapist) that made the learning environment super safe and open. I just happened to be with an amazing supportive group which added a fun element (we laughed and cried, like any good CE session SHOULD be, and we learned. I had some skeptisim about hypnosis, especially in the therapeutic setting in the beginning; now I’m a convert. While I definitely feel like a newbie and am humble about where I’m at regarding my skill level, day one back at the office I began discussing the possibility with my clients whom I believed would be good candidates for the experience. If Katy did a Level 2, I would sign up right now. But she was so effective at training that I’m willing to go to the next level whomever teaches it. If you’re interested in hynotherapy, sign up right now for the next class with Katy if possible. If you’re skeptical, sign up right now for the next class with Katy and you’ll be a convert, you won’t be sorry. I don’t know if the other teachers are as skilled, but if you can’t get Katy, try anyway. It’s an awesome modality with so many potentials. And to be perfectly clear and ethical; I have zero incentive for this endorsement. It just truly is this amazing.” –Jan Anderson, LPC

“This workshop was incredible! Katy was a wonderful instructor and facilitator, and it was lovely to learn alongside like-minded colleagues. The balance between didactic learning and experiential activities made the time both engaging and informative, and I appreciated the opportunity to hone our skills in a supportive environment. I feel well-equipped to use this clinical hypnosis with clients and highly recommend this training to anyone interested in this powerful technique!” –Melissa Víctor Totah, LPC-S

“I learned so much during this training, but especially due to the kind, supportive nature of Katy David. She does an amazing job of going at an easily digestible pace and also allowing ample time and space for questions along the way. I always felt that I could interject and this was well received, leading me to feel more comfortable doing so, and in turn getting much more out of the training.” –Steve Jones, LCSW-S, LCDC

“This was an outstanding course. This quality of psychotherapy training is hard to come by in my experience. I especially appreciated the ability to integrate the ideas presented in real time and in 3-D (in-person). The trainer offered leadership with many inspirational practice ideas. In addition, the number of participants permitted a supportive and fun group dynamic which left me feeling a little less professionally isolated—or what I would really like to say is that I felt delightfully connected to other professionals. Highly recommend!” –Catherine Haun, LCSW

“This was such a fun and engaging workshop! I appreciated the intimate group and felt like we all got a lot of helpful practice. Katy is super informed and talented at hypnotherapy, and I really enjoyed learning from her. I felt inspired and revitalized in my therapy career, and highly recommend this course!” –Greer Culbertson, LCSW-S

“The training was really wonderful. I appreciate the format of the training, the teaching style, and the experiential components. I think that this training has really shifted the lense for me in how I conceptualize not only hypnosis but the overall treatment engagement I have with my clients. I am very grateful to have had this opportunity.” –Emily O’Shea, LCSW-S

“I came into the learning space only having seen hypnosis utilized in films, television, or those ridiculous videos where people were made to do ridiculous things for entertainment purposes, but having the privilege of being Katy’s colleague for two years I knew there had to be more to this modality within the therapeutic field. I was not disappointed. In fact, I came out of this training wondering why it is not within every therapist’s scope of practice or within our educational curriculum. I highly encourage practitioners to take this very comprehensive and affordable training with Katy. I believe now more then ever our clients will need healing modalities that create permanent shifts in their lives that are gentle, positive, supportive, and relaxing to the nervous system.” — Tita Machado, LPC

“Katy is a wonderful teacher with immense knowledge and experience in hypnosis and I highly recommend her Hypnosis level 1 training. The training was everything I needed it to be, to prepare me and build my confidence in putting hypnosis into practice. It was so exciting learning about this modality and the excitement continues as I implement what I learned from the training!” –Whitney Granado, LPC

“Clinical hypnosis is a powerful, versatile therapeutic tool. In this comprehensive training, you will get hands on experience, and leave feeling equipped with the information you need to start applying hypnosis in your sessions right away. Katy creates a safe environment for exploration, questions, and practice, so that you can leave feeling confident and excited to explore. Highly recommend!”  –Hayden Rosato, LPC-Associate