Therapist Andrew Rodriguez is the owner and director of Integrity Christian Counseling, and the creator of the YouTube channel, PsychoBible, which he uses to discuss psychology, theology, and sexuality through a Christian counseling lens. He is certified in Reintegrative Therapy, an approach for trauma and addictions found safe and helpful in exploring sexual attraction fluidity.
Andrew's mission is to educate the public on the truth about sexuality and therapy for unwanted same-sex attraction, advocate for client rights, and equip the church to effectively help sexuality strugglers. He is on the board of Voice of the Voiceless, which amplifies the voices of ex-LGBT.
"We're seeing the church more and more buy into the narrative of the world that people can't change, they're born that way. They either have to live with it, be celibate by default, or just embrace it," Andrew says.
He and his colleagues are "pushing back against the narratives in the church that are actually robbing people of hope. Why are we doubting that God can bring healing and change to people's lives?"
"The more the world hates that I do this work, the more it actually motivates me," Andrew says. Many people don't want to touch this controversial issue or offend anyone, he points out, but "Aren't we called to be warriors for God, to stand for what's right and true?" he asks.
Andrew explains why he doesn't take either a pro-gay or anti-gay approach to therapy. He doesn't affirm the behavior, calling affirmation therapy "very coercive," nor does he shame the client and tell him to squash his feelings.
To find out how he does approach his clients, and why he said, "I kind of thank God for the trans movement," watch this video on Locals, YouTube, Bitchute, or Odysee.
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