Who Is Dr David Spiegel On Johnny Depp Trial? 


Dr. David Spiegel from the Johnny Depp trial is a prominent psychiatrist, best known for his work at Stanford University School of Medicine as the Associate Chair of Psychiatry. 

As per his Wikipedia, he is an author of over 480 journal articles and has written 170 book chapters based on hypnosis, stress physiology, psychotherapy, trauma, and many more. 

He completed his education at Yale College in philosophy and further completed his MD at Harvard Medical School. 

The psychiatrist has come to the highlight, testifying against Johnny Depp in his trial as Amber Heard's defense. 

He stated, "Mr. Depp has behaviors that are consistent with someone who substance abuse behavior as well as someone who is a perpetrator of intimate partner violence." 

Dr David Spiegel's Hypnosis Theory Explained

Dr. David Spiegel's explained, "Hypnosis is to consciousness what a telephoto lens is to a camera." He previously mentioned that it might be helpful in treating anxiety, stress, and PTSD. 

"We underestimate our ability to regulate and change responses- to be cognitive, emotionally, and somatically flexible," as mentioned by Spiegel. 

Dr David Spiegel explains Hypnosis Theory in Brain and Body
Dr David Spiegel explains Hypnosis Theory in Brain and Body

He stated, "hypnosis as sole anesthesia works extremely well" in selected cases. 

Check Out Dr David Spiegel's Net Worth And Salary

 Dr. David Spiegel's estimated net worth is roughly over $850,000k in 2022, with his salary under review. He is an American psychiatrist, professor, and associate chair. 

Dr David Spiegel, MD profile at Stanford Medicine
Dr David Spiegel, MD profile at Stanford Medicine

He has been in the medical field for over four decades and has received several awards and honors. In 2003, he received The Division 30 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Professional Hypnosis. 

Meet Dr. David Spiegel's Family

David Spiegel has built a family with his wife, Helen Beau. The couple has been married for over three decades and has two grown-up children. 

One of their child, named Daniel, is a professional architect who previously helped design the family's new house.