He was trained as and once a therapist. . . of the worst sort:

Myth #6 He boldly closed his practice in 1989 because he was unhappy and wanted to do more. We all now know the real story behind what happened in 1989 with the "inappropriate dual relationship" with a 19-year-old female patient. It's been well documented. Ironically, this was the year he claims psychology became monotonous to him and he had his "gut check" moment when he decided to take the bold leap to close his practice and do something else. What a coincidence.

Myth #7 He is a licensed psychologist. (See #6) He never completed the terms required to have his license reinstated. He hasn't been licensed to practice psychology anywhere since 1989.

From: Dr. Phil Phacts and Phiction