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DeadLetterOffice

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5. He states he has a Master's in psychology

Reply to BainsBane (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 19, 2013, 10:48 AM

Jul 2013

and I believe he's licensed in North Carolina. But KY has stricter licensing requirements.
And most (not all, but most) people who bill themselves as 'psychologists' have a PhD rather than just a masters degree.

The advice issue is ridiculous, yes.
I think their real problem with the guy is that he (1) makes other psychologists look bad by association, and (2) pretty much trashes the field of psychology whenever he opens his mouth.

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Is he one of those beat the kids for Jesus guys? BainsBane Jul 2013 #1

Pretty much, yeah. DeadLetterOffice Jul 2013 #3

I think they have a point about his identifying himself as a psychologist BainsBane Jul 2013 #4

He states he has a Master's in psychology DeadLetterOffice Jul 2013 #5

When is some board going to revoke Dr. Phil's license? cosmicone Jul 2013 #2