Who is Dr. Laura?
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio talk show personality whose show is syndicated throughout the United States and Canada. Callers to the show ask for help with their moral dilemmas and receive her views on their personal situations. DL says she doesn’t do therapy, nor does she offer advice – she describes her mission as to ‘preach, teach, and nag’ her callers into making proper decisions leading to more moral lives. Personal and professional information about Laura Schlessinger: Born 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. Family: father Monroe ‘Monty’ Schlessinger (deceased), mother Yolanda Ceccovini, sister Cyndi Harris, husband Lewis G. (Lew) Bishop, son Deryk Schlessinger. BS, Biological Sciences, SUNY. Ph.D., Columbia University, 1974. California Marriage, Family and Child Therapist (MFCC) License MB14914 (1980). AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, USC (1976-1981). Clinical Instructor, Human Relations Center, USC (1979-1981). Adjunct Professor of Psycholo
