A professional who induces hypnotic state in client to increase motivation or alter behavior patterns. Responsibilities include:

• Consults with client to determine nature of problem.
• Prepares client to enter hypnotic state by explaining how hypnosis works and what client will experience.
• Tests subject to determine degree of physical and emotional suggestibility.
• Induces hypnotic state in client, using individualized methods and techniques of hypnosis based on interpretation of test results and analysis of client's problem.
• May train client in self-hypnosis conditioning.