Author: Dr Ken McGill

Dr. Ken McGill is an ordained minister and has been involved in counseling for more than 25 years. Dr. McGill holds a Bachelor's degree in Religion from Pacific Christian College (now Hope International University), a Certificate of Completion in the Alcohol and Drug Studies/Counseling Program from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. Dr. McGill received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in May, 2003. Dr. McGill's dissertation focused on the development of an integrated treatment program for the sexually addicted homeless population, and Ken was "personally mentored" by dissertation committee member Dr. Patrick Carnes, a pioneer in the field of sex addiction work. Dr. McGill authored a chapter in the text The Clinical Management of Sex Addiction, with his chapter addressing the homeless and sex addiction. Dr. McGill is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the States of Texas and California and Mississippi, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, through the International Institute for Trauma and Addictive Professionals (IITAP). Dr. McGill had a private practice in Glendora, CA (Aspen Counseling Center), Inglewood, CA (Faithful Central Bible Church), and Hattiesburg, MS (River of Life Church), specializing in the following areas with individuals, couples, families, groups and psychoeducational training: addictions and recovery, pre-marital, marital and family counseling, issues related to traumatization and abuse, as well as depression, grief, loss, anger management and men's and women's issues. Dr. McGill also provided psychotherapeutic treatment with Student-Athletes on the University of Southern Mississippi Football and Men's Basketball teams. Dr. McGill served as the Director of the Gentle Path Program, which is a seven-week residential program, for people who are challenged with sexual addiction, sexual anorexia, and relationship issues. Dr. McGill also supervised Doctoral students in the Southern Mississippi Psychology Internship Consortium with the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. McGill was inducted into the Azusa Pacific University Academic Hall of Honor, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, in October, 2010. Dr. McGill currently works as a Private practice clinician with an office in Plano, Texas, providing treatment with people who are challenged in the areas mentioned above.

Wisdom that Sticks #65

March 17, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#65) is inspired by a Wisdom Tool in Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill  Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT provides attachment-focused therapy for individuals and couples, integrating psychology and spiritual formation, including attachment repair for couples, faith-integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, and healthy adult mode schema therapy with his clients. Telehealth is available statewide … More Wisdom that Sticks #65

Fifty years ago, a song planted a seed in my heart that would one day grow and inspire me to cultivate love — Dr. Ken McGill 

March 15, 2026

Nearly fifty years ago, when I first heard these lyrics from Stevie Wonder’s album Songs in the Key of Life (1976), I had no idea they would quietly begin shaping a path that would one day culminate in Cultivating Love. It has inspired me to go to pursue higher education, 2 years of inner-city ministry post-college, 14 … More Fifty years ago, a song planted a seed in my heart that would one day grow and inspire me to cultivate love — Dr. Ken McGill 

Wisdom that Sticks #63

March 13, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#63) is inspired by a Wisdom Tool in Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill  Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT provides attachment-focused therapy for individuals and couples, integrating psychology and spiritual formation, including attachment repair for couples, faith-integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, and healthy adult mode schema therapy with his clients. Telehealth is available statewide … More Wisdom that Sticks #63

Wisdom that Sticks #62

March 12, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#62) is inspired by a Wisdom Tool in Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill  Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT provides attachment-focused therapy for individuals and couples, integrating psychology and spiritual formation, including attachment repair for couples, faith-integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, and healthy adult mode schema therapy with his clients. Telehealth is available statewide … More Wisdom that Sticks #62

Wisdom that Sticks #61

March 11, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#61) is inspired by a Wisdom Tool in Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill  Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT provides attachment-focused therapy for individuals and couples, integrating psychology and spiritual formation, including attachment repair for couples, faith-integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, and healthy adult mode schema therapy with his clients. Telehealth is available statewide … More Wisdom that Sticks #61

Wisdom that Sticks #60

March 10, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#60) is inspired by a Wisdom Tool in Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill  Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT provides attachment-focused therapy for individuals and couples, integrating psychology and spiritual formation, including attachment repair for couples, faith-integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, and healthy adult mode schema therapy with his clients. Telehealth is available statewide … More Wisdom that Sticks #60

Wisdom that Sticks #59

March 9, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#59) is inspired by a Wisdom Tool in Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill  Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT provides attachment-focused therapy for individuals and couples, integrating psychology and spiritual formation, including attachment repair for couples, faith-integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, and healthy adult mode schema therapy with his clients. Telehealth is available statewide … More Wisdom that Sticks #59

Wisdom that Sticks #58

March 8, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#58) is inspired by a Wisdom Tool in Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill  Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT provides attachment-focused therapy for individuals and couples, integrating psychology and spiritual formation, including attachment repair for couples, faith-integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, and healthy adult mode schema therapy with his clients. Telehealth is available statewide … More Wisdom that Sticks #58

Wisdom that Sticks #57

March 5, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#57) is inspired by a Wisdom Tool in Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill  Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT provides attachment-focused therapy for individuals and couples, integrating psychology and spiritual formation, including attachment repair for couples, faith-integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, and healthy adult mode schema therapy with his clients. Telehealth is available statewide … More Wisdom that Sticks #57

Wisdom that Sticks #56

March 4, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#56) is inspired by a Wisdom Tool in Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life by Dr. Ken McGill  Dr. Ken McGill, LMFT provides attachment-focused therapy for individuals and couples, integrating psychology and spiritual formation, including attachment repair for couples, faith-integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy, and healthy adult mode schema therapy with his clients. Telehealth is available statewide … More Wisdom that Sticks #56