If you folks know Dr. Phil, he's a good example related to this topic. He throws out the "tough love" line but if you research him he has actually been involved in some very inappropriate situations. I think bully would be a more accurate term for him than therapist. Tony Robbins is another example. Some of the folks claiming to help are actually just profiting from other people's misery while harassing and exploiting them. I watched a video of Tony Robbins responding to a young man with suicidal ideation. He began by mocking the young man's shoes. Apparently that's a helpful approach to severe depression?? On another occasion, at one of his group events, Robbins was using his physical stature to intimidate a woman who disagreed with him. It was very disconcerting to watch. And yet, he and Dr. Phil are millionaires.

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