Queerness, Theology, and Therapy: A Conversation with Ann Russo, LCSW
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Honest Conversations on Therapy, Mental Health, Healing and Self-Growth.
In this episode of the Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast, host Sindee Gozansky welcomes Anne Russo, founder of AMR Therapy.
Russo, a licensed psychotherapist with a master’s degree in theology focusing on liberation theology, specializes in queerness, sex, relationship diversity, and the intersections of religion and mental health.
She shares her experience growing up in a diverse family dynamic during the conservative 1980s, dealing with religious trauma, and integrating her queer identity with her Christian faith. The discussion also covers the importance of therapists finding their passion, offering specialized care, and ongoing education.
Russo also talks about her upcoming CE courses focusing on sex-positive therapy and religious trauma.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:18 Growing Up in a Non-Traditional Family
02:21 Challenges of Living a Secretive Life
04:16 Discovering Personal Identity
07:16 Journey into Theology and Therapy
10:55 Finding Your Passion in Therapy
16:28 Building a Diverse Therapy Practice
19:10 Serving Marginalized Communities
23:12 Exploring Diverse Communities
25:37 Integrating Theology in Therapy
27:15 Navigating Religious Trauma
30:18 Balancing Faith and Identity
33:16 Therapist’s Personal Challenges
37:55 Becoming a CE Provider
42:04 Final Thoughts and Advice
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Want to be a guest on the podcast?
Email Sindee: hello@hctpodcast.com
For more information on the Couples Therapy Mentorship Group, email me at hello@hctpodcast.com.
