Theology in the Raw Should the State Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors? Dr. Julia Sadusky
Oct 2, 2025
Dr. Julia Sadusky, a licensed clinical psychologist and author, dives into the contentious topic of Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. She explains the purpose of her amicus brief and why she supports the ban, arguing it protects families and faith communities. Julia discusses the conflation of sexual orientation and gender and emphasizes that therapists can still engage in identity exploration. Highlighting the importance of understanding gender diversity, she encourages Christian therapists to participate actively in these crucial discussions.
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Law Mirrors Professional Guidance
- Colorado's ban aligns with APA guidance and restricts therapists from promising fixed identity outcomes for minors.
- Julia argues this protects minors from interventions lacking evidence and prevents coercive therapeutic goals.
Don't Promise Identity Outcomes
- Do avoid framing therapy as promising a specific identity outcome for minors.
- Julia recommends therapists focus on exploration rather than guaranteeing orientation or gender change.
Harm To Faith And Family
- Conversion therapy for minors often harms faith and family ties when change doesn't occur.
- Julia notes many young people feel alienated from God and parents after unsuccessful attempts to change orientation.
