Arizona Hypnotherapist Reaches Rare 12,000-Hour Milestone

Dr. William Deihl recognized as one of Arizona's most awarded hypnotherapists

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Dr. William Deihl, founder of Doc Hypnosis in Phoenix, Arizona, has surpassed 12,000 clinical hours in professional hypnotherapy practice - a milestone reached by fewer than 1% of hypnotists nationwide. With over a decade of full-time clinical practice and multiple statewide awards, Dr. Deihl continues to elevate Arizona as a hub for modern, evidence-informed hypnotherapy.

Why it matters

As stress-related disorders, anxiety, and burnout continue to rise, demand for evidence-informed hypnotherapy and integrative nervous system care is increasing across the United States. Dr. Deihl's extensive experience and recognition as one of Arizona's top hypnotherapists positions him to meet this growing need.

The details

Dr. Deihl combines legacy knowledge with modern neuroscience-based methods, performance psychology, and trauma-informed care at his practice, Doc Hypnosis. The practice has been recognized as 'Best of Phoenix' for three consecutive years and 'Best in Arizona' in 2025. Dr. Deihl has also collaborated with Dr. Jennifer Couldry of Soul Echo Therapy to integrate clinical hypnotherapy, IEMT, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic sound.

  • Dr. Deihl surpassed 12,000 clinical hours in February 2026.
  • Doc Hypnosis has been recognized as 'Best of Phoenix' for three consecutive years.
  • Doc Hypnosis was awarded 'Best in Arizona' in 2025.

The players

Dr. William Deihl

The founder of Doc Hypnosis, a third-generation hypnotist, author, and speaker who specializes in anxiety reduction, trauma-informed care, behavioral change, and performance optimization.

Dr. Jennifer Couldry

The founder of Soul Echo Therapy, an integrative mental health practice that specializes in clinical hypnotherapy, IEMT, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic sound for nervous system regulation.

Doc Hypnosis

A Phoenix-based clinical hypnotherapy practice founded by Dr. William Deihl.

Soul Echo Therapy

An integrative mental health practice founded by Dr. Jennifer Couldry, specializing in clinical hypnotherapy, IEMT, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic sound.

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What they’re saying

“Fewer than 1% of hypnotists ever reach 12,000 clinical hours. That level of experience creates precision, depth, and results you simply cannot replicate with theory alone.”

— Dr. William Deihl, Founder of Doc Hypnosis

What’s next

Doc Hypnosis and Soul Echo Therapy plan to continue expanding their integrative approach to nervous system-centered mental health care in Arizona and nationally.

The takeaway

Dr. Deihl's extensive experience and recognition as one of Arizona's top hypnotherapists positions him to meet the growing demand for evidence-informed hypnotherapy and integrative mental health care as stress-related disorders and burnout continue to rise.