Crackpot or Good therapist?

[lenjan]

110% hack.

FWIW, Oprah has no taste in books, either. The few I've tried to read that she's recommended have been unbearable.

LOL

I'm not sure what I think of him. Sometimes I do think his forward, cut-the-bull**** ways could be good for some people, but then sometimes i think hes way arrogant about things too.

[jbug]

I adore Dr. Phil. I am so glad that my schedule so far this year has let me watch most of his shows. I know some don't care for him but I love his shoot straight from the hip attitude. I would give my eye teeth to meet him.

Jbug

[I_WMD]

I don't watch him but just the commercials tell me he has the bottom peeps as to Pedos and wife abusers and cheaters and >> Well to dislike and tell them they wrong ,,,,, Of course you always going to be right if you side 180 degrees from them types ... LOL . .

[ECHOES]

Full of it. Full of himself too.

Maybe a decent enough therapist at one time but that was a long time ago.

Now he is merely a television personality.

(and I liked some of Oprah's books! Especially the David Pelzer books and The Secret Life of Bees)

[AAAAA]

I've only watched a handful of his shows. My mom watches him every night and I've had to see it a couple of times. I didn't mind it until he did the story on the woman with triples that are blind and deaf.

Briefly, the bio father ran out on them and she wound up marrying her HS sweetheart. He raises the kids like they're his own. She was complaining about taking care of the kids all day and she needs a break when he comes home. He replied, he'd like 10 minutes or so to transition from work to taking care of kids. Dr. Phil ripped him a new one. I had to shut it off. I agree that she deserves a break, but he does too. I haven't watched his program since.

[Perna]

I researched him online a couple years ago, read his bio and how he came to have his own show, etc. He dropped out of being a T a zillion years ago, said he wasn't any good at it, it wasn't his thing! He met Oprah as a psychologist who trains people going to court how to dress, carry themselves, etc. so they're seen in the best light. Oprah had to go to court for whatever that "beef" thing was and he was her handler, teaching her about going to court.

I'm not into solving huge problems in an hour's time? I don't care if you're the best therapist on the planet, (a) that's not enough time to get to know someone and for that person to "learn" enough and (b) it's in front of an audience; excuse me, I believe that's called "entertainment"!

[Danialla]

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Perna said:
I researched him online a couple years ago, read his bio and how he came to have his own show, etc. He dropped out of being a T a zillion years ago, said he wasn't any good at it, it wasn't his thing! He met Oprah as a psychologist who trains people going to court how to dress, carry themselves, etc. so they're seen in the best light. Oprah had to go to court for whatever that "beef" thing was and he was her handler, teaching her about going to court.

I'm not into solving huge problems in an hour's time? I don't care if you're the best therapist on the planet, (a) that's not enough time to get to know someone and for that person to "learn" enough and (b) it's in front of an audience; excuse me, I believe that's called "entertainment"!

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Very interesting about the Doc. Personally, I can't stand him.

[sunrise]

I've only seen his show a few times but intensely disliked it. I felt it was one of those sensationalistic shows along the lines of Maury Povich. He is not appealing to me at all.

[youOme]

He's a great motivational speaker but a lousy psychologist...I mean a fake psychologist, he's actually no longer a liscenced Dr...and what he did to Britany Spears was dirty. He loves money more then helping, he's an Oprah (harpo) corp. creation and nothing more.

[BrnEyedGrl]

I liked the old Dr. Phil, you know the one who had no experience being on TV when he started and has said how nervous he used to get before going on stage. He used to be kind and just more real. Now I think a lot of you are right in that he has had a taste of the cash and likes it a whole lot. So he has sort of sold out in my opinion.
I do think deep down he's a decent person who really does love his wife and kids though.
lol. funny question....

[Labyssum]

He annoys the hell out of me.

[youOme]

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He annoys the hell out of me.

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[I_WMD]

..... Here's a story told to me by a re-tired Clevland Ohio Police Officer ,,, Swat team peep and Bad person hater all around >>> Good COP .>>> . And a Friend. ..

Any way ,, there was this local peep on a daily program of The Dr Phil type . And This Cop thought he was like real good peep and Counselor . ,,, Until......................

Kind ,, gentle ,, reserved ,, T V Doc type ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Was being arrested for trying to shove his wifes head into a fireplace ///// with a fire burning .

If not for the house keeper calling 911 ???????


.Makes ya Wonder . .

[(JD)]

Neither. He gives advice and expects you to take it.

[Perna]

I think more "real" shows with better lessons for everyone are the Judge Judy/Judge Joe Brown, etc. ones. However, I have a little trouble with those too because the "dumb"/losing side are often so stupid that I have trouble with their having agreed to come on television in the first place. I don't enjoy watching stupidity.

<font color="purple">Yeah, my parents like him, and my brother said he wants to "punch him in the ****" personaly I'm a little in-between. </font>

[SweetSunshine]

I think he is good.
Its hard for some people to adjust to a person who is real and talks real things like Dr Phil does. Sometimes its hard to swallow. I get that . I dont think he expects people to take his advice... I think he wants them to to see if it helps him out. Just like any of us here try to do for others when we give advice. He's just more sure of himself. I admire him for that.
Money wise.. I think that yeah he might be attached to the money. But when you come from nothing.. and you become successful thru working hard, I cant say that I wouldnt be attached to it too.
When he made a decision to do this.. he asked his family first. He made sure it was ok with them. Not many people do that. I think his relationships with his family are real, and I like that Robin is there by his side everyday. I feel he is a well adjusted person. And to some that is intimidating. When it comes down to it. He is human just like all of us. I dont think that makes him a bad person or bad at what he does.

I'm happy for him and his success.

[radio_flyer]

I kind of like him in a way. I wish I had a "role model" like him in my life. He is right to the point and no BS...I kind of like that. I am sure it is "hurtful" some of the things he says. He either turns you off or makes you think...

I saw his show where a woman was molested by her step-father when she was little and the mother caught him. He was molesting her for many, many years. The mother did not leave him or protect her daughter. Dr. Phil had no mercy for the mother. As the mother kept making excuses as to why she stayed.
The step-father was also on the show but when interviewed by Dr. Phil his back was toward the camera. Dr. Phil ask him if he molested other children and he said no.. The thing is when Dr. Phil came back from the interview he said he did not believe the guy at all. Not many folks would come right out and say that.. They'd beat about the bush hoping the guy was being honest. Not flat out call him a liar. Gotta say the Dr Phil has guts.........

I don't know if he is a good or bad shrink. As previously mentioned he no longer is a therapist because he felt he wasn't good at it. I think a lot more folks that are T's should be that honest. Honest being they aren't good at being a T

oh my gosh i simply adore dr. phil.
I love him to death.
I tivo all of his shows
and i have even written letters to him asking for help
but i never got a responce my dream is for him to fix my family.
I really really want to meet him and his wife. She is so pretty.
I read her book inside my heart. Its meant for like 50 year olds lol but i still liked it =] i'm sorta obsessed with him.

I think he is exploitative. I feel sorry for people who go on there with deep problems and get openned up for the world to see (and for his ratings) and get 15 minutes of a show segment of quick answers. Its sad. People just dont get well that way.

[Kiya]

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr - that's what i think of him.
i think he's an a....h....... , mean, cruel, and totally off about women's body and health issues.

The first time i saw him he said that PMS is all in women's heads and I was ready to remove his head for him (since I was having terrible cramps). Every now and again, he rips someone up who needs it - but mostly i think his head is WAY too big and that he doesn't know how to treat people.
kiya

[50guy]

He tells you what you need to hear. He dosen't beat around the bush and spew out touchy feely advice. If you don't want the hard truth, don't listen to him. You can always find a cry baby to cry with on TV. Dr.Phil isn't one of them.

[Perna]

A lot of Dr. Phil's advice strikes me as being useless; he's the kind of guy that tells someone with depression to just "cheer up" or someone with PTSD or anxiety to, "get over it". There's no cause and effect on his show, it's hard to learn anything. It's an audience getting their kicks out of telling off some not-too-bright (to be on the show in the first place) person without their having to get personally involved. We would all love to call people liars or cry babies but are afraid so we cheer on Dr. Phil instead. It's entertainment.