Scope of Practice & Disclaimer

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1. Scope of practice

Tim Horine is a Certified Consulting Hypnotist. He is not a physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, licensed therapist, dietitian, or any other licensed health care provider. Services offered by Highest Self Actualization LLC are not licensed or regulated by the State of Illinois.

Illinois permits the practice of hypnosis without a clinical license only so long as the practitioner does not engage in the practice of clinical psychology or medicine and does not hold themselves out as licensed to do so. Highest Self Actualization LLC operates strictly inside that boundary. Specifically, Tim Horine does not and will not:

• diagnose any physical or mental disease, disorder, or condition;
• treat, cure, prevent, or ameliorate any disease, disorder, or condition, including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, substance use disorders, or any other diagnosable condition;
• provide psychotherapy, counseling, trauma treatment, or clinical mental health services of any kind;
• prescribe, dispense, or advise on any medication, supplement, diet, or medical treatment;
• advise anyone to start, stop, reduce, or alter any prescribed medication or course of treatment; or
• hold himself out by any title stating or implying that he is a licensed clinical psychologist, physician, therapist, or counselor.

What he does provide is hypnosis and meditation instruction for habit change, relaxation, focus, motivation, confidence, and personal growth, working with clients as a guide and coach.

Where a client's needs fall outside that scope, Tim will say so and provide a referral to a licensed provider. In some circumstances a client may be asked to obtain a written referral or release from a licensed provider before sessions begin.

2. Not medical or psychological care

Hypnosis services and audio products offered by Highest Self Actualization LLC do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any physical or mental disease, disorder, or condition. Nothing offered here is a substitute for medical care, psychological care, psychotherapy, or any prescribed treatment.

Nothing on this website, in any recording, in any email, or in any session constitutes medical, psychological, psychiatric, legal, or financial advice. Never disregard professional medical advice, and never delay seeking it, because of anything said on this website or in a session.

3. Consult your own provider

If you have, or suspect you may have, a medical or mental health condition, consult a licensed physician or licensed mental health professional before beginning hypnosis services or using any audio product sold here. Continue any care you are already receiving. Do not start, stop, or change any prescribed medication or treatment based on anything said here or in a session — that decision belongs solely with the licensed provider who prescribed it.

If you are currently under the care of a licensed provider, you are encouraged to tell them you are using hypnosis services. With your written permission, Tim is glad to coordinate.

4. No guarantee; individual results vary

Hypnosis outcomes depend heavily on the individual — including motivation, willingness to participate, and follow-through between sessions. No specific result is promised, predicted, or guaranteed. Individual results vary, and some people experience little or no change.

Highest Self Actualization LLC does not publish success rates or statistical efficacy claims for its services, and any research referenced on this site is described as published research about hypnosis generally rather than as a representation about the results any particular client will obtain.

5. Testimonials

Any testimonials or reviews displayed on this website reflect the experiences of individual clients and are not necessarily representative of what any other client will experience. They are not a guarantee or prediction of results. Testimonials are published only with the client's written permission, are not compensated, and are not edited in a way that changes their meaning.

6. Audio products

Recordings sold or given away on this site are for relaxation, self-improvement, and general wellbeing. They are not medical or psychological treatment and are not a substitute for professional care.

• Do not listen while driving or operating machinery, or during any activity requiring your full attention. These recordings are designed to produce deep relaxation.
• Consult a licensed provider before use if you have epilepsy or any seizure disorder, a psychotic disorder, a dissociative disorder, low blood pressure, or any other significant medical or mental health condition.
• Stop listening if you experience discomfort or distress, and consult a licensed provider.
• Recordings are licensed for your personal, non-commercial use. They may not be shared, resold, broadcast, uploaded, or reproduced.
• Digital products are non-refundable once downloaded. See the Terms of Sale.

7. Past life regression

Past life regression is offered as a guided hypnotic experience for exploration and personal insight only. Highest Self Actualization LLC makes no claim, representation, or assertion regarding the historical accuracy, factual reality, metaphysical nature, or origin of anything a client experiences during such a session. It is not therapy, not trauma treatment, and not a method of recovering historical or factual memory. Material that arises during hypnosis can be imaginative, symbolic, or reconstructive, and should not be relied upon as fact.

8. Adults only

Services and products are offered to adults aged 18 and over. A minor may be seen only with the informed written consent and the physical presence of a parent or legal guardian, at Tim's discretion.

9. Emergencies

This website, its forms, and its email addresses are not monitored for emergencies and are not a crisis service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

10. Website content

Content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is offered "as is", without warranties of any kind. It may not apply to your situation. Highest Self Actualization LLC is not responsible for the content of any third-party website linked from here.

To the fullest extent permitted by Illinois law, Highest Self Actualization LLC and Tim Horine disclaim liability for any decision made or action taken in reliance on information provided on this website.

Questions

If anything on this page is unclear, ask before you book — that is what the free screening call is for. Contact Tim.