“He should stop insinuating that”: Dark Truth of Dr. Phil, He Doesn’t Even Have a License to Practice Psychology Since 2006
Dr. Phil built an empire dishing out tough love, but here’s the real kicker: he hasn’t been a licensed psychologist since 2006. That didn’t stop him from playing therapist on TV, though. Critics called him out for exploiting guests, while former employees painted a toxic backstage picture.
Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife Robin McGraw | Credits: @drphil via Instagram
Now, with past controversies resurfacing, the question lingers: Was Dr. Phil really helping people, or just selling a reality show disguised as therapy?
Dr. Phil’s empire: Self-help or just showbiz? Dr. Phil McGraw | Credits: @drphil via Instagram
Dr. Phil built an empire as America’s go-to TV therapist, but he hasn’t had a license to practice psychology since 2006.
For nearly two decades, he doled out mental health advice on Dr. Phil, but legally, he couldn’t actually practice. To avoid legal trouble, he wrapped his show in airtight guest waivers,...
Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife Robin McGraw | Credits: @drphil via Instagram
Now, with past controversies resurfacing, the question lingers: Was Dr. Phil really helping people, or just selling a reality show disguised as therapy?
Dr. Phil’s empire: Self-help or just showbiz? Dr. Phil McGraw | Credits: @drphil via Instagram
Dr. Phil built an empire as America’s go-to TV therapist, but he hasn’t had a license to practice psychology since 2006.
For nearly two decades, he doled out mental health advice on Dr. Phil, but legally, he couldn’t actually practice. To avoid legal trouble, he wrapped his show in airtight guest waivers,...
- 2/1/2025
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