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 #55

March 3, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#55) 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 #55

Wisdom the Sticks #54

March 2, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#54) 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 the Sticks #54

Wisdom that Sticks #53

February 26, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#53) 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 #53

Ten Steps to Improve Your Emotional Self Awareness (Revised)

February 25, 2026

A practical framework to help you identify emotions, understand needs, and cultivate wiser, more intentional relational choices Use this Feelings Wheel, along with the questions below, as a practical framework for emotional self-assessment. As you identify your emotions, thoughts, and underlying needs, observe how these internal experiences influence your behavior, shape your relationships, and support … More Ten Steps to Improve Your Emotional Self Awareness (Revised)

Wisdom that Sticks #52

February 24, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#52) 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 #52

Wisdom that Sticks #51

February 23, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#51) 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 #51

Wisdom that Sticks #50

February 22, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#50) 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 #50

Wisdom that Sticks #49

February 19, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#49) 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 #49

Can 15 Minutes Change the World? The Practice That’s Changing Mine

February 17, 2026

In November 2025, I completed my ninth book in the Cultivating Love series, Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life. As a psychotherapist, it has always mattered deeply to me to place quality counseling tools into the hands of the people I see each day, and also into the lives of those who may never walk into my office but … More Can 15 Minutes Change the World? The Practice That’s Changing Mine

Wisdom that Sticks #48

February 17, 2026

“Wisdom that Sticks” (#48) 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 #48