On 27th of November 1970, he got married to Debbie Higgins McCall. Debbie is the former cheer leader and also homecoming queen. It was believed that they were happily married but few years later she expressed his domineering nature and his confinement not allowing her to follow her dreams. They got divorced in 1973.
While Phil was about to dissolve his first married life, he was dating Robin McGraw. Robin McGraw is an author and she is also an actress. They got married on 14th of August 1976. They have two children together.
Phil is a brilliant student and he also holds a Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology. After he earned the PhD degree, he began his own private psychology practice along with his own father. In 1983, he became associated with Thelma Box along with his father. He first appeared in the show in 1998 and the following year, he published his own book. He is also known for daily television show, Dr. Phil. In 2009, he earned the salary of $80 million and his net worth is $300 Million.