ASCH Annual Conference 2027

Dr. Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist recognized worldwide for his transformative work in applying clinical hypnosis to psychotherapy, particularly for treating depression. With over 30 years of experience and groundbreaking contributions, Dr. Yapko has shared his expertise in more than 30 countries across six continents. Author of 16 books, including the widely acclaimed textbook Trancework (6th Edition, 2025). Developer of the mental health app Claria, created with Mindset Health. Recipient of lifetime achievement awards from the American Psychological Association, the International Society of Hypnosis, and the Milton H. Erickson Foundation. A Fellow of ASCH with an impressive portfolio of award-winning publications.

Dr. Ran D. Anbar is the President and Founder of Center Point Medicine, with practices in La Jolla, California, and Syracuse, New York. He is board-certified in pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics and specializes in offering hypnosis and counseling services. A leader in clinical hypnosis, Dr. Anbar has been practicing since 1998 and has treated over 8,000 children using hypnosis techniques. He is a past President, Fellow, and Approved Consultant of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). For 21 years, he served as a professor of pediatrics and medicine and as the director of pediatric pulmonology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Anbar is the acclaimed author of: Changing Children's Lives with Hypnosis: A Journey to the Center The Life Guide for Teens: Harnessing Your Inner Power to be Healthy, Happy, and Confident

Dr. Moshe Torem is a senior psychiatrist and psychotherapist with specialized training in Psychosomatic Medicine. He is a distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Life Fellow and former President of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Currently, Dr. Torem serves as a Professor of Psychiatry at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and is the former Chair of Psychiatry at both NEOMED and Akron General Medical Center. With a career spanning decades, Dr. Torem has published extensively in the fields of psychiatry, psychotherapy, guided imagery, mind-body integrative medicine, hypnosis, and behavioral sciences. Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, he brings a wealth of clinical experience and expertise to his practice. Dr. Torem has delivered lectures and workshops across the U.S. and internationally, covering topics such as: Hypnosis and psychotherapy Mind-body integrative interventions Guided imagery and mindful meditation Future-focused therapeutic strategies

Matthew Wong, MD is a clinical neurologist and Clinical Assistant Professor specializing in neurology and epilepsy care at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, and completed his neurology residency as well as a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy at the University of Virginia. In addition to his clinical work, he has a practical interest in the application of large language models in medicine. Before medical school, he worked as a software developer, with his first role focused on expert systems for complex hardware configuration.

Dan Short is a practicing clinical psychologist who also serves as Co-Director for the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Phoenix, adjunct faculty for the Milton H. Erickson Foundation Intensive training program and the originator of the training program in Ericksonian Choice Architecture (ECA). Dr. Short also teaches medical hypnosis for Sonoran University of Health Sciences. Dr. Short has published four books, served as guest editor for American Journal of Hypnosis (AJCH), and authored dozens of scholarly articles and book chapters. Dr. Short’s research interests have focused on Ericksonian hypnosis resulting in a research-based treatment manual for Ericksonian therapy (ET), which is used by training institutes around the world.