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Dr. Gary Elkins, Ph.D, ABPP, ABPH

Hypnosis and Mind-Body Research for Sleep, Aging, Menopausal Symptoms, Pain, and Post-Traumatic Growth

Meet Dr. Elkins

About Dr. Elkins

Dr. Gary Elkins is tenured Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University and core faculty in the Clinical Psychology and General-Experimental Psychology/Neuroscience Ph.D. doctoral programs. He is the Director of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory. He leads a research program in mind-body clinical trials and empirical research into clinical hypnosis, music interventions, and mindfulness. Dr. Elkins is a Scientific Advisory Board member of the Boulder Crest Foundation and co-developer of the Mindset app “Evia” to reduce hot flashes and improve sleep. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (IJCEH).

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Research & Therapy

Dr. Gary Elkins is a clinical researcher and clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience providing clinical hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindful hypnotherapy, and clinical health psychology. Dr. Elkins has received more than $20 million in federal research grants for his groundbreaking work on the development of mind-body research laboratory, which continues to receive high praise as advancing evidence-based therapy for sleep disturbances, chronic pain, hot flashes, relieving stress, and helping people heal from trauma.

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Specialties

Hypnotherapy

Dr. Elkins is a world expert in hypnotherapy in clinical practice and research. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.

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Psychotherapy

Dr. Elkins is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).

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Research

Dr. Elkins focuses on clinical trial research into mind-body interventions that advance scientific knowledge of biobehavioral conditions.

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Books

The Handbook of Medical and Psychological Hypnosis won the Best Book in Hypnosis Award presented by the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.

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Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis: The Basics and Beyond

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Handbook of Medical and Psychological Hypnosis: Foundations, Applications, and Professional Issues

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Mindful Hypnotherapy: The Basics for Clinical Practice

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Psychologists

Expertise

Dr. Elkins is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, the leading journal in the field of hypnosis research. He is Past-President of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Dr. Elkins is a licensed psychologist, with board certification in Clinical Health Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology representing the highest level of competency recognition. He maintains a limited private practice in specialized areas of cognitive-behavioral therapy, clinical hypnosis, and mindful hypnotherapy.

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Are you currently experiencing postmenopausal symptoms or struggling with chronic back pain or poor sleep? Learn how to better manage and cope with these life challenges for free while participating in one of many cutting-edge clinical research studies that address these issues. Whether you’re interested in receiving therapy or joining Dr. Elkins’ distinguished research program, we would love to hear from you!

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Recent News

Dr. Gary Elkins Interviewed on Psychology Talk Podcast

Updated 4 months ago

Dr. Scott Hoye, host of the Psychology Talk Podcast, sits down with Dr. Gary Elkins to discuss his latest projects. In this episode, Dr. Elkins talks about his research—especially the use of clinical hypnosis for hot flashes, the apps he helped develop, and the new book he has edited, Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis—The Basics and […]

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Mindfulness Combined with Hypnotherapy Aids Highly Stressed People, Baylor University Pilot Study Finds

Updated 1 year ago

A new treatment for stress which combines mindfulness with hypnotherapy has shown positive results in a Baylor University pilot study.

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Hypnosis Intervention for Sleep Disturbance

Updated 4 months ago

Sleep disturbances are a pervasive problem among postmenopausal women, with an estimated 40 to 64% reporting poor sleep.

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Contact Dr. Gary Elkins

For more information, please feel free to reach out to me or call 254-913-3026.

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