Home About the Center Endorsements Frequently Asked Questions CD Collection Course Outline Uses of Clinical Hypnosis Published Articles & Links Schedule an Appointment Endorsements "The following (Rabbonim) bear testimony on a distinguished individual, Zev Ballen, who has served our communities with dedication for many years. He has pursued his career with distinction. Reb Zev has been licensed to practice psychotherapy in the state of NY for almost 30 years and has served in numerous psychiatric facilities. In recent years, he has devoted his professional career exclusively to the members of the Orthodox communities to the complete satisfaction of institutional and community leaders; we have full trust in Zev Ballen’s exceptional expertise, compassion, and highly reputed success." Reb Yosef Fagelstock, Shlita Rosh HaYeshiva, Mesivta of Long Beach, NY David Pelcovitz, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Azrieli Graduate School, Yeshiva University Herbert E. Thomas, M.D., Psychiatrist New York, NY Reb Chaim Yehoshua Hoberman, Shlita Rosh HaYeshiva, Mesivta Long Beach, NY Reb. Yehuda Jacobs, Shlita Mashgiach, Beis Medresh Gevoah, Lakewood, NJ Reb Chaim Yehuda Leibish HaLevi Rottenberg, Shlita Rav Bais Hamidrosh Netzach Yisroel, Monsey, NY The Nickolsberger Rebba, Shlita Spring Valley, NY Reb Yitzchok Frankel, Shlita Rav Agudas Yisrael of Five Towns Reb Dovid Shlomo Mermelstein, Shlita Rosh HaKollel Tosh, Monsey, NY Reb Tzvi Mandel, Shlita Rav Khal Bnei Yisrael, Brooklyn, NY Reb Mechel Rottenberg, Shlita Menahel, Veena Cheder, Monsey, NY Reb Yochanan Cohen, Shlita Menahel, Cheder Ateres Tzvi, Monsey, NY Reb Binyomin Rabinowitz, Shlita Monsey, NY Reb Hertzka Freidman, Shlita Menahel, Klausenberg, Monsey, NY Reb Yisrael Saperstein, Shlita Maggid Shir, Yeshiva Gedola of Bridgeport Reb Shimon Deutsch, Shlita RoshHaYeshiva, Belz, Monsey, NY Reb Yonah Holtzler, Shlita Moshgiach, New Square, NY Zev Ballen possesses a rare combination of Yiras Shamayim and professionalism. In his humble way, Reb Zev teaches  the techniques of hypnosis in his course designed for the Torah-observant community. Mastery of these skills can serve as a source of Parnosa while concurrently enabling the graduates of his course to help others. Rabbi Tzvi Mandel, Shlita Rav K’hal B’nei Yisrael, Brooklyn NY Studying hypnosis under Zev Ballen has been a fascinating experience. I felt tremendous satisfaction with the course and the new skills that it imparted to me. It opened up new avenues of development for myself and for my talmidim, including heightening mental focus and increasing memory retention. Additionally, this course expands our view of the power of the mind, encourages us to widen our horizons, and develops in us, a deeper appreciation and a will to maximize our utilization of the "Sechel HaAdam" which is most precious possession. Rabbi Yisrael Saperstein, CH Certified Hypnotist, Maggid Shiur, Yeshiva Gedola of Bridgeport Since I have known Zev Ballen, I have found him to be a very devoted and selfless person who possesses excellent Midos and who is always willing to extend a hand to others. In addition, I have witnessed first hand, while attending his lectures on therapeutic hypnosis, that he has a complete mastery of his course material. Each lecture that I attended was presented in a clear and concise manner and provided those present with broad conceptions and an excellent overview of the subject. I can honesty say that each moment of every class provided valuable insights and was truly an exciting adventure in learning. Furthermore, since I began to study with Zev Ballen, I feel that have become a proficient practitioner of hypnosis, and this is evidenced by the testimonials of many people that I have already successfully helped according to his methodology. And finally I am thankful to Zev Ballen because he enabled me to help many people overcome obstacles in their personal growth, and as a result of this, I have realized significant financial rewards. Rabbi Dovid Shlomo Mermelstein, CH Certified Hypnotist, Monsey, New York Since I have known Zev Ballen, he has been a great asset to our community and our Cheder. After taking his course in hypnosis, I admire him even more. I was amazed at the power of hypnosis to bring out a person’s real strengths and abilities; Reb Zev made a believer out of me with his live demonstrations. I observed him working with adults and children using a wide-variety of hypnotic techniques that helped them quickly with real-life problems. Using hypnosis, Reb Zev establishes a kesher to people very quickly and then leads them into changing in positive ways. We are currently using hypnosis at the Cheder and we’re seeing fantastic results. The positive feedback we’re getting from parents is very encouraging; they tell us that their children’s behavior has also been improving at home. Rabbi Yochanan Cohen, CH Menahel Cheder Ateres Tzvi, Certified Hypnotist My wife and I had the pleasure of taking Zev Ballen’s Hypnosis Course, and we are both very grateful for the training. Zev Ballen’s knowledge of hypnosis is almost unparalleled after close to 30 years in the field, but it’s his ability to transmit that knowledge which makes the course truly special. The course was taught in a masterful way and both my wife and I feel we have gained tremendously. The knowledge and techniques we have learned have been extremely beneficial in our joint practice of working with couples using Imago Therapy. Rabbi Shmuel Stauber CH, and Mrs. Rifka Stauber, LCSW Testimonials Zev Ballen is a pioneer whose efforts have brought the field of hypnosis into the frum community. He has brought hypnosis training to a new level — by combining Daas Torah with hypnotic phenomena and a keen sense of how the human mind works — he brings out the potential in all those who come in contact with him. I am grateful and privileged to have been able to take his course; it has opened up a whole new world for me and there isn’t a price I would not have paid for it. I challenge you to sit in on one class and you’ll see what I mean; but beware — even the clock goes into hypnosis under his influence — because time just whizzes by too fast! And there’s one more thing you need to be aware of before you enter his class — "once a student always a student". I’m looking forward to continuing my growth as a hypnotist under his guidance and I know you will too! Naomi Bhatia, CH Certified Hypnotist, Lakewood, NJ Unlike advertisements that over-inflate the value of goods and services, the advertisement for Zev Ballen’s hypnosis certification class actually understates the depth and quality of this excellent learning experience. Zev Ballen uses remarkable perception to fine-tune his class presentations to the individual personality of each student. Sitting in class, one has the sense that the whole class was designed and tailored especially for you alone so that you can reach your fullest potential both as a hypnotist and as an individual. Esther Hanlder, CH Certified Hypnotist, Williamsburg, NY Hypnosis has transformed the person I am in a very tangible and fascinating way. Hypnosis has enabled me to gain control over my desires, thoughts and body; and has therefore helped me to achieve one of my goals as a human being namely — to become a master over myself. Hypnosis has taught me about true freedom. In the process of learning about hypnosis, I have received the gift of discovering the power of my brain as well as tapping into my inner-most self and wisdom. Today hypnosis is not separate from me, it is an organic and natural state of being and living. The more I practice it, the more I experience life with serenity, focus and awareness. It is now a gift people can receive from me — the gift of themselves. Amalia Stauber, MA, CH Special Ed, Certified Hypnotist, Jerusalem, Israel