Maryland Healers

Vance Larson, C.H.H.C., M.ht, CTC
Odenton, Maryland, United States
Phone: (410) 672-7474
email: vlarson1@aol.com

Vance Larson is a Board Certified Holistic Health Counselor and Master Clinical Hypnotherapist. He offers guidance in the areas of health, relationships, spirituality and the process of death and dying. He holds degrees in Divinity, Theology and Transformational Counseling. In addition, he has specialized certifications in Addictions and Cancer Care. He has spent the last 20 years of his life dedicated to the AIDS, Addictions and Cancer communities. He is currently the Housing Director for a non-profit group for those living AIDS while maintaining his private practice. He is a member of the National Federation of NeuroLinguistic Psychology, International Association of Counselors and Therapists and the National Guild of Hypnotherapists. His degrees are from the Institute of Transformational Studies, American Institute of Holistic Theology, and the Esoteric Theological Seminary. He also teaches online for several different schools in the areas of Stress and overall Health. In addition to his many obligations, he also sits for a National Board for Addictions.

Contact Information:
Vance Larson
8730 Greenfield Court.
Odenton, MD 21113
(410) 672-7474

EXPERIENCE

1993-Present HAVEN
Run support groups for people affected with HIV and AIDS. Counselor for dual diagnosis patients, those dealing with major depression and addictions issues. Find appropriate housing for people living with AIDS.

1994-Present Alternative Therapy
Primary Mental Health Counselor. Specialties include stress, cancer, AIDS and addictions. Primary course of treatment is Hypnotherapy.

1993-1995 Alternative Therapy
Induce the relaxation response. Primary course of action is Massage Therapy.

1991-1993 Featured columnist for AHHA Magazine
Wrote about such topics as stress management and holistic living

1987-1990 Church of Two Worlds
Taught Meditation and Spiritual classes.

1983-1985 Nationally Certified Nautilus Instructor
Helping people achieve desired body images.

CREDENTIALS

Degrees
•Transformational Counseling 1996
•Divinity 1996
•Theology

Current Specialized Certifications
•Hypno-Addictionologist 2002
•Hypnosis for Cancer Specialist 2004

Current Certifications
•Board Certified Holistic Health Counselor 1996
•Master Clinical Hypnotherapist 2003
•Self Hypnosis Instructor 2002
•Hypnobirthing Instructor 2002
•Smoking Cessation Instructor 2002
•Weight Loss Instructor (Hypnosis) 2002
•QPR Suicide Triage 2003 Group Facilitation 1994
•Spiritual Healing and Reiki 1994
•Acupressure 1995
•Meditation Teacher Training 2004

Education and Career Development
•Institute of Transformational Studies 1996
•American Institute of Holistic Theology 1996
•Omni Hypnosis Training Center 2004
•Esoteric Theological Seminary 2004
•AIDS-related training, Health Education Resources Organization 1991
•Maryland Addiction Counselor Certification Board 1994
•Substance Abuse treatment Council of Anne Arundel County 2000
•Baltimore School of Massage 1994
•Motten & Johnson Hypnosis Institute 2002
•G-Jo Institute 1998
•Interfaith Minister

Professional Organizations
• National Federation of NeuroLinguistic Psycology
•American Society of Alternative Therapists
•National Guild of Hypnotherapists
•International Association of Counselors and Therapists
•American Association of Christian Counselors
•National Board of Professional Ethics Standards