Surviving & Thriving After Ex-Gay Experiences with Jonathan Merker, LMHC

Queer Theology Podcast · Jan 15, 2023 · 1h 1m

Jonathan Merker joins us for this episode of our guest series to offer his thoughtful insight on some pretty heavy topics. Jonathan is not only one of Brian's good friends but a licensed therapist whose counseling style is rooted in relationally analytic psychodynamic psychotherapy. This style of counseling is indicated for issues around relationships, families, identity, sexuality, grief, trauma, and depression. He talks with us about his experience as an ex-gay experience survivor, feelings of shame, abuse, and how recovery involves radical self acceptance. Trigger warnings for this episode…