This is great - a real psychologist is suing Dr. Phil not only for practicing without a license, but also to have him taken off the air! Couldn’t happen to a more self-righteously smug and deserving TV doctor.

A Psychology Board rep told TMZ if the Board finds the complaint credible, it would be referred to the D.A. for review. Practicing without a license is a felony in California.

The psychologist who filed the complaint also alleges Dr. Phil violated HIPAA laws by “discussing or divulging a patient’s medical condition … with the media,” in reference to a press release issued by Dr. Phil.

The complaint also says, “A petition is being circulated to remove the “Dr. Phil” show from the air.” We’re told the shrink is trying to get other psychologists to sign.

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