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.
“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord” – Proverbs 18:22 I love my wife and I am certainly glad that she loves me! Coming up on 25 years of marriage with her, I can attest to how the above-mentioned scripture rings true in my life and in … More If I knew then what I know now…
“The Father (Daddy) of a righteous man (Gabriel) has great joy; He (Daddy) who has a wise son (Gabriel) delights in him” – Proverbs 23:24 (TNIV) Today is my son’s 16th birthday and the verse printed above has been hanging in his room (and in my closet) for the past 7 years. He has truly … More Bless Someone Today
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” – Psalm 119:105 (TNIV) I have often described the values we choose to operate and live by as being our compass, our map and our flashlight in life. These “very valuable values,” when used intentionally and deliberately, serve to guide us out … More Where is your compass leading you?
Today is July 1st and on the first of the month I continue two important rituals that I have remarkably practiced for the past 20 years (I don’t think I’ve done anything for that length of time, at least nothing positive!). The rituals that I have practiced are reading the chapter in Proverbs that correlates … More What are you open to?
It is fitting that having authored 5 books on the subject of cultivating love, that the first post in this new blog is on the subject of…love. Per the title, I think the Beatles song by the same name was the first, upbeat and positive message that I can recall that encouraged me to focus on … More All You Need Is Love!
Welcome to “3 – 2 – 5 – 4 – 24!” This blog simply provides posts that could be read in three to five minutes (3 – 2 – 5) with insight, questions and practical suggestions for (4) you to consider applying over the next 24 hours (24). The posts will focus on a broad number … More Welcome to “3 – 2 – 5 – 4 – 24!”
A Quick Reference guide to help you move from relationship conflict to relationship renewal (An excerpt from Cultivating Love: Enhancing Communication by Dr Ken McGill) (This version provides biblical insight to help you move from relationship conflict to relationship renewal) “RESET” R: Remove yourselves from each other. Call a Time Out! “May the Lord answer … More “RESET” and “RENEW” (Part 2 of 2)
A Quick Reference guide to help you move from relationship conflict to relationship renewal (An excerpt from Cultivating Love: Enhancing Communication by Dr Ken McGill) “RESET” R: Remove yourselves from each other. Call a Time Out! Calling a time out for 20 minutes, 2 hours or up to 24 hours is crucial to allow you … More “RESET” and “RENEW” (Part 1 of 2)
(An excerpt from Cultivating Love: When Secrets Surface by Dr Ken McGill) “Teacher, we know you are a man of Integrity (Alethes; also the word for Truth)” Matthew 22: 16 (NIV) God also places great value in our ability to integrate knowledge or what we have learned “into a whole” (like we are assembling puzzle … More “You will Know the Truth…” (Part 3 of 3)
(An excerpt from Cultivating Love: When Secrets Surface by Dr Ken McGill) God places great value and importance on us gaining and growing in knowledge, insight, perception, and understanding of Him, ourselves, our spouses, others and of course, about our behaviors and the impact of our behaviors (positive and negative) upon others. The definitions, “targets” … More “You will Know the Truth…” (Part 2 of 3)
