Richard K. Nongard, LMFT, CCH

Richard K. Nongard is among the most qualified professionals in the Southwest, and has authored many books, videos and professional educational materials, including hypnosis textbooks. He holds advanced degrees in both religion and counseling, and has been trained in the USA, Canada and Europe. In addition to his MA in Counseling and PhD in Comparative Religion, he is currently completing a Doctor of Arts program at Harrison Middleton University.

Richard is an innovative leader in the field of psychotherapy and hypnosis, and over the last 20+ years he has trained thousands of professionals including ministers, medical doctors, psychologists, social workers, family therapists, hypnotherapists and professional counselors in ways to do a better job serving their clients.

His is the author of several bestselling textbooks on counseling and hypnosis subjects, including 11 Solutions to Highly Difficult Clients, Nose-Rings and Bellybutton Rings: A User's Guide to the Next Generation, Inductions and Deepeners, Styles and Approaches for Effective Hypnosis, and The Little Black Book of Stage Hypnosis Secrets.

He is the creator of the QuitSuccess® Tobacco Cessation Treatment Program, used by hospitals and healthcare groups across the country.