Young Woman Whose Parents Said Was ‘Volatile’ At 12 Thanks Dr. Phil For The Help She Received

Aneska was 12 when her parents, Melanie and Dave, wrote to the producers at Dr. Phil desperate for help with her aggressive behavior. “She’s uncontrollable. Very volatile,” said her father, Dave, at the time. Melanie noted that Aneska was holding the family in “a constant state of crisis.” Watch: “We’re Terrified of Our Beautiful, Charismatic, Cunning, Explosively-Violent 12-Year-Old Daughter” That was in season 14. Today, 18-year-old Aneska says her life is great. She says she is about to graduate high school, her relationship with her family is strong, and she’s no longer experiencing the anger and out-of-control behaviors of the past. “If it wasn’t for you, God knows what would have happened,” says Aneska to Dr. Phil. Hear more about Aneska’s journey in the video above. Want to see more guest updates? The conclusion of this two-part episode, “Dr. Phil: 20 Years Changing Lives,” airs Wednesday. Check your local listing for air times. Want to be part of the virtual audience? Click here.