Hypnosis is a tool just like a hammer - what really matters is whose hand its in!

It all started back in 1987 during the AIDS crisis. He felt compelled and called to do something.

The choices were between Act Up, which seemed to contain all the anger in the community and the Manhattan Center for Living under the direction of Marianne Williamson author of "A Return To Love" and her most recent book "The Gift of Change."

The Manhatten Center For Living seemed to contain all the spiritual qualities of love, compassion and understanding.

He chose the Manhattan Center For living. Armed with a background in East Asian philosophy and psychology (Taoist arts and sciences of Tai Chi, Chi Gung, Medical Chi Gung and Meditation) he volunteered and soon after he become the Assistant Clinical Director.

""Eric's approach is unique in that he helps his clients focus not just on one area of their lives but the whole package. He really knows the importance of integration of both your life, your work, your relationships and your soul--

Frank Giallorenzo, Esq.

His thirst for knowledge led him to formal training (see below) and his professional life has been spent integrating his experience to help his clients achieve their goals quickly and efficiently.

In addition, for the past 15 years has been on staff at Friends In Deed, (www.friendsindeed.org) a not-for-profit organization that offers emotional and spiritual support for anyone dealing with a life threatening illness, grief and loss. He is the Director of Spiritual Counseling there.

"Eric is brilliant at leading people out of confusion and into clarity!"

-- Cynthia Oneal, Executive Director, Friends In Deed

Instead of using a particular "method" of hypnosis, Dr. Eric tailors his approach to his clients. In the most recent research, method only accounts for 15% of success in a helping relationship...so Dr. Eric collaborates with his clients to create the process that best suits them!

Clarity about myself and my relationships has been the most powerful and transforming aspect of working with Eric for me. You don't sit around complaining or mulling endlessly about the past with Eric--you really work on the issues at hand, and thus take action to change your life for the better. He's the best!--
Jean Godfrey-June, Beauty Editor, Lucky Magazine and Author of "Free Gift with purchase"

Combining his gifts of spiritual counseling with hypnosis is what makes working with Dr. Eric so unique and special.

Dr. Eric's background:
Private Practice since 1987

Teaching positions held:
Pacific School Of Oriental Medicine, Faculty; clinical counseling and communication
One Spirit Seminary & Learning Alliance; Board of Advisors and lecturer on Easter philosophy and psychology and Taoist arts and sciences.
New York University School of Health and Sciences; practitioner patient relationships and communication.

Workshops Given:
Florida Mental Health Association: Dealing with the chronically and persistently mentally ill.
Michigan Association for Mental Health: Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Korean Association for mental health: Solution Focused Brief Therapy for Groups
Japan Group Therapy Association: Systems Centered Group Therapy
Panelist Donna Karan's Urban Zen Initiative

Articles:
Grief and loss: From Emptiness to spaciousness
What the heck is Spiritual Counseling

Books:
How to get out of a bad relationship with out feeling like a jerk, a looser, or a failure

Education
Doctorate In Ministry; Interfaith Pastoral & Spiritual Counseling,
International Interfaith Ministry Seminary
Masters Degree: Pastoral Counseling A.T.S
Bachelors in Theology A.T.S.
Ordained Interfaith Minister New Seminary, New York
Diploma in Hypnotherapy: Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Diploma in Handwriting analysis
Practioner of Taoist Arts and Sciences, past 35 years

Dr. E has trained in and taught and has accumulated over 7000 hours of clinical training, 1000 of which is in Hypnosis. (Did you know that you can be certified with only 100 hours???) Certification means very little - what means more is where that education comes from!

Modalities studied
New York Institute of Gestalt Therapy (studied with Fellows and members) - 1000 hours
Systems Centered Approach since 1995 with the founder Yvonne Agazarian, Ed.D - too many hours to count, Advanced training, completion of Authority issue group
Solution Focused Approach with founder Insoo Kim Berg, L.C.S.W.
Various other forms of hypnosis techniques - 300 hours

Fellowships memberships and certifications:
International Association of Therapists and Counselors: Certified Member & Certified Master Hypnosis Trainer
International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association: Certified Member
Certified Member Fellow of the American College of Wellness, certified in emotional and spiritual wellness
Member of the American Hypnosis Association
Member of Systems Centered Therapy Institute
Member of International Federation of Coaches
Member of the International Association of Coaches