American Academy of Hypnotherapy, Inc. (AAH):

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James Bates is the founder, director and owner of the American Academy of Hypnotherapy, Inc,

He is a professional psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist who began his career in psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, training and counseling in 1989.

He has operated a successful hypnotherapy and counseling practice in North Dakota with an affiliate office in Alaska. He currently maintains a private practice in Colorado with offices in Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado where he is presented with opportunities to use his counseling and therapy skills.

He is versatile in a wide variety of hypnosis techniques including direct and indirect methods of induction with specialization in Guided Imagery, Spirit Releasement, Regression Therapy and Abduction Phenomena.

In demand as a guest speaker at many functions, he presents seminars on Hypnotherapy, Spirit Releasement, Ufology, Stress Management and
Sports Enhancement locally and at National Conventions.

Warner Brothers Morning News and talk shows have featured him.

James is registered as required with the Colorado Mental Health Agency and is a member in good standing with the:
American Board of Hypnotherapy,
American Institute of Hypnotherapy,
Colorado Association of Psychotherapists
Eastern Institute of Hypnotherapy and
National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists

The Colorado Chapter of Eastern Institute of Hypnotherapy/National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, guided by J. Bates as President, was awarded the 2001 Chapter of the Year by EIH/NATH for dedication to hypnotherapy, leadership and innovation.