Founder of the Mitchell Institute for Professional Hypnosis and Personal Motivation Hypnosis Clinics. 

With four successful clinics in Illinois, he is often called upon to consult with other hypnotists that wish to replicate his model for clinical practice.   William Mitchell is a Certified Instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists. 

Since 1997, he has hypnotized thousands in group seminars, conducted over 250 stage hypnosis events, and currently works with several hundred one-on-one clients each year.   He is also an adjunct faculty member at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL serving on their Complementary and Alternative Medicine Panel.   Currently, Mr. Mitchell is a regular host of a VoiceAmerica.com Internet Talk Show - Mind, Body, and Spirit. 

Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from Culver-Stockton College with a Missouri Secondary Teaching Certificate in Social Studies and graduate theological education at Texas Christian University Brite Divinity School and Phillips University Graduate Seminary in Oklahoma with an earned Master of Divinity.   While serving congregations in Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky, and Texas he did doctoral work at TCU and has now completed a Professional Doctorate of Hypnotherapy from Madison University. 

Rev.Mitchell is currently the Pastor of a small congregation,The First Baptist Church of Stonington,IL.affiliated with the moderate American Baptists. During his active pastoral ministry he served as President and Moderator of several religious groups. With Rev. Mitchell's interest in psychology , he consults with businesses and schools utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and serves as a Presenter and Trainer for New Leaf Resources, a grief-recovery company. Mr. Mitchell professional memberships include: 

• Fellow of the American Association of Integrative Medicine 
• Member of the American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts 
• Member of the Association of Psychological Type 
• Member of the National Guild of Hypnotists 
• Member of the International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association

The first time I was approached about learning hypnosis, I thought How hokey!   However, I checked with a  psychologist in my church and he said, Hypnosis is great it doesn't cure everything - nothing does - but hypnosis is a great tool.   As soon as I began learning and doing hypnosis sessions for weight loss, I was convinced my psychologist friend was right!   Immediately, I lost weight (35 pounds), my clients lost weight, and suddenly I had a new additional career as a hypnotist. 

As a Christian, you learn very quickly that your job is often to get out of the way and allow the Spirit to use you as a tool or vessel so that others lives may be influenced for the good.   As a hypnotist, I believe hypnosis is a tool individuals use to improve their lives.   I simply the vessel through which people experience the amazing power of hypnosis.   Everyday I am amazed when my clients stop smoking, lose weight, and find relief from stress and other problems.

I practice as a hypnotist because I enjoy helping people make healthy changes in their lives.   Both the mind and the heart are engaged in a good hypnosis session.   Change, true change, is always both mental and emotional.   Hypnosis allows me to serve in a very practical and important manner. 

Hypnosis is also very fun. For six years I have also been doing clean and professional stage hypnosis shows for schools, corporate parties, and private parties. For years stage hypnotists kept hypnotism alive when the traditional academic community was not interested in hypnotism.   If you’ve never seen a good stage hypnosis show, I recommend you find one!   It is hilarious, fun, and simply incredible how powerful hypnosis can be with good subjects! 

You may be looking to expand your professional skills, as I did. Maybe you would enjoy a second career as a hypnotist, as I did. You may want to help others in a very practical way, as I did. Maybe you would like to increase your income, as I did.

For people like you (and me), I have a professional school of hypnotism. Mitchell Institute of Professional Hypnosis trains new students and experienced hypnotists for ethical, practical, and successful practice. If you would consider training in hypnotism, clinical or stage, click on Mitchell Institute at the top or bottom of this page.

Hypnotism has opened a wonderful new chapter in my life.   Hypnosis has enhanced my personal health, allowed me to build a successful practice of four clinics (with the help of several other talented hypnotists), a school of hypnotism, and surprisingly I touch far more individual’s lives than I did serving the church as a local pastor.

I have been pleasantly surprised, I am very grateful. Who knows what God may have for you?

I hope your interest in hypnosis will enrich your life as it has mine.   Turn your dreams into deeds.   Now, allow me to get out of the way so you can experience the amazing power of hypnosis. 

Thank you, 

William Mitchell 

PS: If you are interested in a career in hypnotism, I'd be glad to coach you.   Check out my school.   Make a small investment in yourself that could repay itself many times over.   Visit  http://www.mitchellinstitute.com/ for more information.

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