Deborah Martin

I also agree that McGraw's treatment of particular guests on his show is quite demeaning and comes under the heading of a condescending bully. Some of us have worked on the frontline in locked psychiatric units in Los Angeles and have never witnessed any kind of doctor talk to family members, especially mothers and older women the way he does. This display, as many reviewers have observed is NOT the way good therapy works. I'm just sorry that the lay public has to witness this as so-called therapy. Please keep your comments coming as he is the only one doing interventions on TV and looks like he is better than nothing. Truly though, this is not the correct approach for adults as family members. Please do not avoid therapy because of the way Phil talks to adult women. Go to therapy if needed and find someone who will guide you but not mistreat you! Good mental health is so valuable when done right. Thanks for reading this.