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You Were Harmed
Hundreds of men have been subjected to gay conversion “therapy.” I put therapy in quotes because these practices are the opposite of therapeutic. Men were told they could change their sexuality through pseudoscientific techniques or given tools to suppress same-sex attractions. The result? Their sexuality didn’t change — but shame, distress, and despair increased.
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Real therapy helps you heal. Conversion therapy harms.
The techniques used are manipulative, shaming, and abusive. Research from the Williams Institute shows conversion therapy doubles the risk of suicidality.
Healing for Conversion Therapy Survivors
As a gay men’s therapist, I specialize in helping conversion therapy survivors unpack the trauma they’ve endured.
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This work is not about:
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Changing your sexuality
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Telling you what to feel
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Forcing an identity
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It is about:
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Recognizing the abuse for what it was
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Deprogramming misinformation you were taught
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Overcoming internalized shame
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Reclaiming your voice and agency
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Most men who have undergone conversion therapy were misled. Through trauma-informed, evidence-based support, you can heal, rebuild trust in yourself, and reclaim your life.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is gay conversion therapy?
Gay conversion therapy (also called “sexual orientation change efforts”) refers to practices that claim to change a person’s sexual orientation or suppress same-sex attraction. These practices can include talk therapy, religious counseling, behavioral conditioning, or spiritual interventions. Major medical and mental health organizations agree that conversion therapy is ineffective and harmful.
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2. Does conversion therapy actually work?
No. There is no credible scientific evidence that conversion therapy can change someone’s sexual orientation. Numerous studies have shown that sexual orientation is not something that can be altered through therapy or discipline. What conversion therapy does change, however, is a person’s mental health—often for the worse.
3. What are the psychological effects of conversion therapy?
Research consistently links conversion therapy to higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use, shame, internalized homophobia, and suicidal ideation. Many survivors report long-lasting trauma, difficulties with intimacy, and a fractured sense of self after being told their identity was disordered or sinful.
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4. Is conversion therapy legal?
Laws vary by location. In many U.S. states and countries, conversion therapy is banned for minors but may still be legal for adults. These bans are based on medical consensus that the practice is harmful and unethical. Even where it remains legal, it is widely condemned by professional health organizations.
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5. Why do some people still promote conversion therapy?
Conversion therapy is often rooted in religious beliefs, cultural stigma, or misinformation about sexuality. Some proponents frame it as “help” or “healing,” despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. In many cases, it reflects discomfort with LGBTQ+ identities rather than genuine therapeutic care.
Take The Next Step
If you’re a conversion therapy survivor ready to begin healing:
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Book a free consultation call
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Download my "Recovering from Conversion Therapy Toolkit”
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Check out the “Gay Psychology 101” guide
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You are not broken. You were misled. Healing is possible.
