TV 'shrink' Dr. Phil McGraw has spoken out about his controversial attempt to help Britney Spears while she was hospitalized at the beginning of the month. McGraw - who came under fire for commenting on the singer's mental condition to the media, is now reportedly under investigation by the California Board of Psychology for practicing without a license. He is also unlicensed to practice psychology in his home state of Texas.
The 57-year-old Doctor - who shot to fame in the 1998 following several appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, says he regrets releasing a statement about his visit with Britney. "Was it helpful to the situation? Regrettably, no. It was not, and I have to acknowledge that and I do," USA Today reports the talk show said Thursday during taping of a Dr. Phil episode that will run Monday.
"I definitely think if I had it to do over again, I probably wouldn't make any statement at all. Period."
Dr. Phil told USA Today that he visited Spears as "a friend and ally of the family," not as a psychologist.
By Owen Williams, Jan 18 2008 © Copyright 2008 - Showbiz Spy
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