u/Equal-Sundae1576

Hello, I am really interested in becoming a LCSW and a mental health therapist. However I am very concerned it wouldn’t work because of the woke culture in the field. I am afraid that I may have to affirm trans children or teens eventually, or encourage parents that do. Or maybe have to encourage homosexual or extramarital relationships. Of course I believe everyone deserves quality therapy and respect, I am just worried that I will be forced to lie/pretend that I agree with these things and even must encourage it. I am at a loss because besides this I have a lot of passion for the field and a lot of empathy. Is there any way around this? Maybe I can only work with adults and it would be less of a concern that I may have responsibility in encouraging their sin? Are there any Christian therapists here? How do you navigate staying true to your faith when treating people with all different backgrounds and beliefs?

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u/Equal-Sundae1576 — 19 days ago