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.

Download Cultivating Love: Enhancing Communication for free at Amazon from Dec. 2nd to Dec. 6th!

November 30, 2018

It’s with great joy that I’m able to announce that the Kindle ebook version of Cultivating Love: Enhancing Communication is available for you to download for free in the Amazon bookstore beginning Sunday, December 2nd to Thursday, December 6th! Stay tuned for other opportunities to download this and other ebooks from the Cultivating Love book series for free in the … More Download Cultivating Love: Enhancing Communication for free at Amazon from Dec. 2nd to Dec. 6th!

Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Psychological Goals, Activities and Skills)

October 11, 2018

This post is an excerpt of Choosing Change #12: Building Character and Building People. It is also connected to another excerpt, Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Theological Goals, Activities and Skills) Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Psychological) – Printer-friendly version It’s my hope that by studying this information (in the … More Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Psychological Goals, Activities and Skills)

Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Theological Goals, Activities and Skills)

October 11, 2018

This post is an excerpt of Choosing Change #12: Building Character and Building People. It is also connected to another excerpt, Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Psychological Goals, Activities and Skills)   Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Theological) – Printer-friendly version Thank you for taking time to examine how … More Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Theological Goals, Activities and Skills)

Choosing Change #12: Building Character and Building People (Part 2 of 3)

October 11, 2018

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeremiah 29:11 (TNIV) Thank you for reading… The Introductory post about Choosing Change, Choosing Change #1: Safe People, Safe Places, and Safe Processes Choosing Change … More Choosing Change #12: Building Character and Building People (Part 2 of 3)

Choosing Change #11: Building Character and Building People (Part 1 of 3)

October 11, 2018

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeremiah 29:11 (TNIV) Thank you for reading… The Introductory post about Choosing Change, Choosing Change #1: Safe People, Safe Places, and Safe Processes Choosing Change … More Choosing Change #11: Building Character and Building People (Part 1 of 3)

12 Steps to Change your Mind with Interpersonal Neurobiology

September 17, 2018

This is a post in the Choosing Change series inspired by the work of Dr. Dan Siegel, UCLA) When your Brain and Mind engages in goal-oriented activity to develop skills that produce constructive, functional, and “win-win” Relationship outcomes with the Brain and Mind of your partner, your effort not only results in the creation of … More 12 Steps to Change your Mind with Interpersonal Neurobiology

Changing your Mind in the River of Integration

August 1, 2018

(This is a post in the Choosing Change series inspired by the work of Dr. Dan Siegel, UCLA) The River of Integration is a metaphor conceptualized by Dr. Dan Siegel (from his book Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation, 2010), that describes how we as humans could travel successfully on “the river of life,” due to … More Changing your Mind in the River of Integration