Dr. Joyce to Phil -- I'm With You, Bro

Posted Jan 7th 2008 11:37AM by TMZ Staff

Dr. Joyce BrothersTMZ just spoke with the woman who practically invented TV pop psychology, Dr. Joyce Brothers, who says Dr. Phil acted appropriately.

Brothers said, "According to what I read, she did not ask Dr. Phil to come to her ... I'm not sure if that's so, but I don't know either one of them. Therapy is enormously helpful and important. If she can be helped by it, and Dr. Phil can get recognition for the importance of therapy, then a lot of good can come of it."

Dr. Phil has been slammed by a number of psychiatrists who told TMZ it was completely inappropriate for him to inject himself in Spears' medical crisis.

Filed under: Britney Spears


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1.
Isn't she dead yet?

She looks dead.

Posted at 12:04PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Phony Tony

2. The problem with Dr. Phil is he is a media whore. He didn't do anything to help Britney. He did it to help his ratings. Why else would he have her parents on his show and want her on his show? If he truly cared it would have been done out of the spotlight.

Posted at 12:06PM on Jan 7th 2008 by sheesh

3. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HER FACE?

Posted at 12:06PM on Jan 7th 2008 by balls and bells ring quite loud

4. L.O.S.E.R.S unite!!

Posted at 12:07PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Brian

5.

ANOTHER JOKER....................... ALL OF THE TV PSYCHOLOGISTS SHOULD JUST GO AWAY.
THEY ARE A DISGRACE TO THE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSION.

Posted at 12:09PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Phillip

6. Let's just say it's not surprising coming from the Grand Madame of all psycho media whores.

Posted at 12:09PM on Jan 7th 2008 by SuperStarSteve

7. Wow she sure looks old!

Posted at 12:09PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Noelle in the ATL

8. isn't she a sex therapist? maybe she can help me with my sex life. NOT

Posted at 12:09PM on Jan 7th 2008 by MY pussy lies over the OCEAN

9. It seems to be really hard for the anyone to get through to Britney. When psychiatrists or therapists offered to help her in private, she told them to get lost at the hospital.

So maybe Dr. Phil is the answer. You have to understand what kind of peronality Britney is. Britney obviously loves being in the spotlight, having her photo taken, being on TV, being talked about. Now she has an opportunity to be on national TV and be helped at the same time. Might as well give it a shot -maybe she will go for it!

Try your best Dr. Phil! Good luck!

Posted at 12:09PM on Jan 7th 2008 by TT

10. Good God! She has risen from her dirt nap!

Posted at 12:11PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Ramona

11. I thought it was a picture of the psychic Jeanne Dixon. Isn't psychology and psychic phenomenon nearly the same? Or is it only similar when it relates to Hollywood stars? Hell, I don't know I probably need help from both my damn self.

Posted at 12:13PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Lost cost given up on by society

12. SomeONE had to step in. I give Dr Phil respect for trying. He went over the line, cause she NEEDS help.

Posted at 12:13PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Kasey

13. I don't think it matters how many people step in. If Britney thinks she doens't have a problem then she won't be receptive to the help.

Posted at 12:18PM on Jan 7th 2008 by stranbarger

14. NOTICE HOW SHE AVOIDS THE QUESTION OF HIS UNETHICAL APPROACHES TO BRIT!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS JUST DAMAGE CONTROL CREATING MORE DAMAGE!!!!!!!

NOTICE HOW SHE AVOIDS THE QUESTION OF HIS UNETHICAL APPROACHES TO BRIT!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS JUST DAMAGE CONTROL CREATING MORE DAMAGE!!!!!!!

NOTICE HOW SHE AVOIDS THE QUESTION OF HIS UNETHICAL APPROACHES TO BRIT!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS JUST DAMAGE CONTROL CREATING MORE DAMAGE!!!!!!!

NOTICE HOW SHE AVOIDS THE QUESTION OF HIS UNETHICAL APPROACHES TO BRIT!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS JUST DAMAGE CONTROL CREATING MORE DAMAGE!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:23PM on Jan 7th 2008 by blablabla

15. Dr Joyce Brothers is so great! I love her - read her book "What every woman should know about men" Its really helpful for woman.

Posted at 12:24PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Jeezlouise

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