Hypnotherapy at Very Well KC

A Gentle, Transformative Path to Deep Change

Hypnotherapy at Very Well KC is a somatic-attuned, client-centered approach that helps you tap into states of deep relaxation and focused awareness to shift unhelpful patterns, soothe the nervous system, and support lasting change. This isn’t stage hypnosis or mind control; it’s a therapeutic journey in a calm, safe environment where your inner wisdom is invited to speak.

Whether you’re navigating stress and anxiety, wanting support with habits, or seeking a complementary tool alongside other wellness work, hypnotherapy can help you access untapped internal resources and cultivate embodied ease.

What Makes Hypnotherapy at Very Well KC Special

At Very Well KC, hypnotherapy is offered with the same holistic, nervous-system-aware approach that defines all our services:

  • Whole-Self Integration: We consider mind, body, and emotional rhythms in every session, not just abstract symptoms.

  • Deep Relaxation + Focused Awareness: Clients enter a state of concentrated attention conducive to inner insight and change.

  • Safety & Control: You remain fully present and in control; nothing is done to you.

  • Complementary & Personalized: Hypnotherapy can stand alone or be woven into your broader wellness plan.

What Hypnotherapy Is

Hypnotherapy uses guided hypnosis to help you enter a relaxed, focused state of awareness where your attention is refined, and your subconscious mind becomes more receptive to positive suggestions and reframing. In this state, we work together to:

  • Soften stress responses and reduce physiological tension

  • Explore underlying beliefs, habits, and patterns

  • Support emotional regulation and clarity

  • Strengthen self-reflective capacity and resilience

This process is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to your needs — not prescriptive or cookie-cutter.

Harley Sears

Hypnotherapist & Visiting Practitioner

Harley Sears brings nearly three decades of experience to Very Well KC as a Visiting Practitioner, offering monthly in-person pop-up sessions and virtual sessions anytime by Zoom.

Harley has built one of the most respected hypnotherapy practices in the country that delivers exceptional results. Through partnerships with leading healthcare and wellness organizations, he has established services nationwide, expanding access to hypnotherapy where it's needed most. By earning endorsements from doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals, he is helping bridge the gap between complementary and conventional medicine, demonstrating that hypnosis can be a valuable adjunct to traditional care.

His work has been featured in major media outlets including BBC News, Fast Company, Ask Dr. Drew, Yahoo Life, and Reader's Digest. His book, The Magic in Metaphor, became an Amazon #1 bestseller, earned numerous literary awards, and was selected for Publishers Weekly's BookLife Elite collection.

Harley's credentials include a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, a Wellness Counseling Certificate from Cornell University, and a Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from the University of Minnesota.

His approach emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and evidence-based techniques that help clients achieve lasting change. Whether you're managing chronic pain, navigating health transitions, or seeking tools for personal transformation, Harley provides expert guidance and compassionate support to help you reach your wellness goals.

Areas of Focus:

  • Nicotine Cessation

  • Weight Loss Support

  • Sleep Improvement

  • Stress, Anxiety, and Mood Management

  • Pain Relief

  • IBS Symptom Relief

  • Coping with Cancer

  • Pre and Post Surgery Support

Availability: Monthly in-person sessions by appointment. Virtual sessions available anytime via Zoom. HSA/FSA accepted.

Contact: To learn more, call Harley at (913) 999-5819, email him at hypnosis@harleysears.com, or visit his website at www.harleysears.com.