Recommendation for LA based therapist
January 8, 2018 10:04 PM Subscribe
Can anyone suggest a therapist or program in the Los Angeles area specializing in helping gay individuals overcome self worth issues stemming from a religious upbringing and lack of parental acceptance?
My longtime friend and recent roommate is having some serious issues with self acceptance, due at least in part to his upbringing. He also has mental health issues which seem to combine aspects of mild schizophrenia and manic/depressive episodes, which make dealing with issues stemming from his upbringing especially difficult.
He needs the help of a therapist who has a true calling to help gay men overcome the damage caused by parents and religion. A therapist who is not afraid of dealing with mental health issues and can work with a patient who is often headstrong and not always the greatest listener, and actually help that person feel good about themselves and regain control of their life.
My friend is currently seeing a therapist but it's obvious that it isn't much more than a band aide when what he needs is surgery performed by someone extremely skilled. He has been considering making a switch but is overwhelmed by the difficulty of finding someone and reestablishing a relationship.
He is a great dude and really deserves to see it for himself, but needs way more help than his friends or even and average therapist can begin to provide. Please help recommend someone!
My longtime friend and recent roommate is having some serious issues with self acceptance, due at least in part to his upbringing. He also has mental health issues which seem to combine aspects of mild schizophrenia and manic/depressive episodes, which make dealing with issues stemming from his upbringing especially difficult.
He needs the help of a therapist who has a true calling to help gay men overcome the damage caused by parents and religion. A therapist who is not afraid of dealing with mental health issues and can work with a patient who is often headstrong and not always the greatest listener, and actually help that person feel good about themselves and regain control of their life.
My friend is currently seeing a therapist but it's obvious that it isn't much more than a band aide when what he needs is surgery performed by someone extremely skilled. He has been considering making a switch but is overwhelmed by the difficulty of finding someone and reestablishing a relationship.
He is a great dude and really deserves to see it for himself, but needs way more help than his friends or even and average therapist can begin to provide. Please help recommend someone!
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posted by roger ackroyd at 10:23 PM on January 8, 2018