Written by JONAH\\\'s Directors

JONAH is frequently asked for referrals to therapists or counselors who are experienced in working with those who are unhappy feeling same-sex attraction.  We provide referrals if we are familiar with a therapist who lives in the required geographical area and at times we recommend telephone therapy.   However, there are times when we do not have a particular therapist to recommend and/or one of our members wants to interview a new therapist.

 

In order to be sure the prospective therapist or counselor you are interviewing understands fully the concepts involved in reparative or change therapy, we have compiled a list of questions you can ask to determine if this is the right person for you to work with.

 

If you find a therapist who is effective in treating unwanted same-sex attraction, please contact us with the name so we can speak with him/her and perhaps add this person to our referral list.

 

Here are basic questions you can ask of any therapist:

 

 

These five questions are taken directly from Anne Paulk\\\'s 2003 book:  
Restoring Sexual Identity:  Hope for Women Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction (page 115).

  

-   Do you believe that men and women are "born gay?"

-   Do you believe that wanting to leave homosexuality is harmful or dangerous?

-   Do you believe that change is even possible?

-   Can you support me in my desire to change?

-   Have you read relevant research concerning the topics of gender identity disorder,

    homosexuality, and family structure?

 

 

The following six questions or requests are taken directly from Richard Cohen\\\'s 2000 book:
Coming Out Straight:  Understanding and Healing Homosexuality (page 115).

  

-   Please tell me about your education and training in this area of sexual reorientation

    therapy.

-   What therapeutic modalities do you use?   Please explain them in simple layman\\\'s

    terms.

-   Have you worked with others who have transitioned out of homosexuality?

-   What is your success rate in doing this kind of work?

-   Do you believe in God?  (If important: What is your religious faith?)

-   Have you done your own healing work? 

 

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