Dr. Phil is ending his long-running talk show after 21 seasons - USA TODAY

“With this show, we have helped thousands of guests and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness and raising children.”

“I am compelled to engage with a broader audience because I have grave concerns for the American family, and I am determined to help restore a clarity of purpose as well as our core values,” McGraw said.

McGraw began his TV career on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in the late ’90s and later made his talk-show host debut with “Dr.

“This show destroyed me mentally, emotionally, and physically,” an ex-staff member claimed at the time.

“They make you feel like not only are you not worth anything, every single day you’re told how (expletive) you are, how horrible your work is, yet you're indispensable so they don't fire you.

His work includes the CBS series “Bull,” on which he served as executive producer, writer and co-creator.