Mark Perry, CHT

Weight Loss Clinic in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Call (505) 920-61491202 Vitalia St, A Matter of the Mind Hypnotherapy, Santa Fe, NM 87505

About Mark Perry, CHT

Mark Perry, CHT offers a genuinely different path to weight loss in Santa Fe by combining hypnotherapy, life coaching, and mental health counseling. The premise is straightforward: lasting weight loss isn't just about what you eat or how much you exercise. It's about why you eat, how you think about your body, and the emotional patterns that undermine your best intentions. Mark works at that level.

As a certified hypnotherapist and life coach, Mark brings tools that most weight loss programs skip entirely. Clients come to him after trying diets, medications, and structured programs that didn't hold, often because the behavioral and psychological side of the problem was never addressed. His practice is a good fit for people who recognize that their relationship with food and their body is more complex than a calorie deficit can explain.

Services Offered

Mark Perry's practice offers clinical hypnotherapy, life coaching, and mental health counseling with a focus on the psychological dimensions of weight loss. Sessions work to identify and reframe the thoughts, beliefs, and emotional triggers that drive overeating, emotional eating, or self-sabotage around weight management. Hypnotherapy sessions target the subconscious patterns that support unhealthy eating behaviors. This isn't stage hypnosis. It's a therapeutic technique used to reinforce new behaviors, reduce food cravings, and address anxiety or stress that often drives eating. Research on hypnotherapy for weight management is mixed but does show benefit for some patients, particularly those whose eating is emotionally driven. Life coaching sessions help clients build realistic goals, identify what's been blocking them, and develop the kind of accountability structure that makes change stick. Mental health counseling is available for clients dealing with deeper issues like disordered eating, body image struggles, or emotional patterns rooted in trauma. Mark works with clients on the full spectrum, from general weight loss motivation to more complex clinical presentations.

Counseling & Mental Health

Weight Loss Centers

Life Coach

Treatment Options

Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss

Therapeutic hypnotherapy sessions targeting subconscious patterns around food, cravings, and eating behavior to support lasting behavioral change.

60-90 minutes per session$100-$200 per session

Life Coaching Program

Goal-focused coaching sessions to identify barriers, build accountability, and develop sustainable habits around eating and lifestyle.

45-60 minutes per session$100-$175 per session

Mental Health Counseling for Emotional Eating

Clinical counseling addressing the emotional, psychological, and sometimes trauma-based roots of disordered eating and weight struggles.

50 minutes per session$120-$200 per session, may be partially insured

Integrated Weight Loss Package

Combined program blending hypnotherapy, coaching, and counseling in a structured package for clients addressing multiple dimensions of their weight challenges.

8-12 sessions over 2-3 months$800-$1,800

What to Expect

Your first session with Mark Perry involves an in-depth conversation about your relationship with food, your body, and your history with weight. This isn't a medical intake. It's more like an honest, thoughtful conversation about what's really going on.

From there, Mark will suggest an approach that might combine hypnotherapy, life coaching sessions, and counseling depending on what you need. You won't leave with a meal plan. You'll leave with a clearer picture of what's been holding you back and what the work looks like going forward.

The pace of sessions is collaborative. Some clients come weekly during an intensive phase, while others prefer bi-weekly or monthly check-ins as they work through the program. Progress in this kind of work isn't always linear, and Mark is experienced in helping clients move through setbacks rather than treating them as failures. Results tend to build over time as new patterns take hold.

Why Choose Mark Perry, CHT

Mark Perry is the right choice if you've recognized that your weight challenges are more psychological than physical. If willpower hasn't been the issue and you've done everything 'right' nutritionally but still can't make lasting changes, that's a strong signal that the work needs to happen at the mental and emotional level.

As a CHT with counseling and life coaching credentials, Mark brings a range of tools to that work. You're not just getting one modality but a practitioner who can shift approaches based on what you actually need.

He's also not trying to sell you supplements or get you on an ongoing medical program that costs a lot of money. The work is intensive but time-limited for many clients. Once the behavioral patterns shift, the need for ongoing sessions often reduces significantly. For clients who've spent years and significant money on programs that didn't address the real problem, that's a meaningful difference.

Insurance & Pricing

Hypnotherapy and life coaching are typically not covered by health insurance because they're not classified as licensed mental health treatment under most plans. If counseling is provided under a licensed mental health credential, some sessions may be partially reimbursable.

Mark Perry's session fees are generally in the range of private practice mental health and coaching services. Some clients access care through employee assistance programs (EAP) that cover a set number of counseling sessions. Ask directly about whether EAP referrals are accepted. HSA or FSA funds are sometimes applicable to qualifying mental health services.

First-Time Patient Tips

Coming into your first session with Mark Perry with an open mind matters more here than with almost any other type of weight loss provider. If you're skeptical about hypnotherapy, say so. It's a fair question and Mark can explain how it actually works versus the popular misconceptions.

Think before your appointment about what you believe has been driving your eating patterns. Even a rough sense of 'I eat when I'm stressed' or 'I do fine all week and then lose control on weekends' gives the session a meaningful starting point.

The work requires honesty and willingness to look at uncomfortable patterns. That's not always easy, but it's exactly where the value is. Clients who resist the psychological component of the process and just want to be 'hypnotized thin' rarely get good results. Those who engage genuinely with the work tend to experience changes that last longer than anything they've tried before.

Pros & Cons

Advantages

Addresses the psychological and behavioral roots of weight gain that conventional programs ignore.
Mark's combined credentials in hypnotherapy, coaching, and counseling mean he can adapt his approach to what each client actually needs.
Results from behavior-level change tend to last longer than those from diet programs alone.

Things to Consider

Hypnotherapy and life coaching aren't covered by most health insurance plans, making it an out-of-pocket cost.
This approach requires significant personal engagement and willingness to do psychological work, which isn't the right fit for everyone.

Service Area

Mark Perry serves clients in Santa Fe and throughout northern New Mexico. Given the nature of the work, some sessions may be available by phone or video for clients who prefer remote appointments or live outside the immediate Santa Fe area. He draws clients from across the region who are specifically looking for hypnotherapy-based or psychologically focused weight loss support, an approach that's hard to find elsewhere in New Mexico.

Local Insight

Santa Fe has a strong tradition of holistic and integrative health care, which makes it a particularly receptive environment for Mark Perry's approach. The city's population includes many residents open to mind-body practices, meditation, and alternative therapeutic approaches. Northern New Mexico also has limited access to specialized behavioral health services for weight management, making Mark's practice one of few options in the region for this kind of psychological weight loss support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CHT and what does it mean for weight loss treatment?

CHT stands for Certified Hypnotherapist. It means Mark has completed formal training and certification in clinical hypnotherapy. In the context of weight loss, it means he's trained to use hypnotherapy as a therapeutic tool for behavioral change, not entertainment.

Does hypnotherapy actually work for weight loss?

Research on hypnotherapy for weight management shows it can be effective, particularly for people whose eating is driven by stress, emotional triggers, or deeply ingrained habits. It works better as part of a broader approach than as a standalone treatment, which is why Mark combines it with coaching and counseling.

Is this therapy or coaching?

It depends on what you need. Mark offers both, and they're distinct. Therapy addresses psychological and emotional issues, while coaching is more goal and action focused. During your first session, you'll get a clearer sense of which approach or combination fits your situation best.

What if I'm skeptical about hypnotherapy?

Skepticism is normal and worth discussing openly. Hypnotherapy isn't what most people picture from TV. In a clinical context, it's a relaxed, focused state that makes you more receptive to working through habitual patterns. You're always in control. Mark can address specific concerns during your first session.

Can this approach help with binge eating or emotional eating?

Yes, these are actually some of the presentations Mark works with most effectively. Emotional and binge eating typically have psychological roots that respond well to the combination of hypnotherapy, counseling, and behavioral coaching he uses.

How many sessions will I need?

It varies considerably. Some clients experience significant shifts in six to eight sessions. Others work with Mark over a longer period as they address layered issues. Your first session will give you a much better sense of what a realistic timeline looks like for your situation.

Can I do sessions remotely?

Remote sessions may be available by phone or video. This is worth asking directly, especially if getting to Santa Fe regularly is difficult. Hypnotherapy and coaching can both be effective in a remote format for clients who are genuinely engaged in the process.

Is this approach appropriate if I have a history of trauma?

If your eating patterns or weight struggles are connected to trauma, working with a practitioner who has both counseling and therapeutic training like Mark is actually more appropriate than seeing a diet program or standard coach. He can navigate those areas safely. Be open about your history during your initial session so he can structure the work appropriately.