[GenCat]

My T is a Christian, so I am wondering if somethings about me should be kept quiet because T most likely will tell me its wrong because of her religion. Like choosing pro-choice over pro-life or being a lesbian.

Does your t advertise herself as a "Christian" therapist? Or is she just personal beliefs Christian? How do you know? Does she refer to her own beliefs in session?

I have seen a Christian therapist... And I am a Christian...even Christians have widely varying opinions on those topics...I wouldn't assume to know her feelings on those just because of the title for her beliefs.

All that said...it's your therapy so I don't know why her views on these topics would matter.

[stopdog]

I see one who is of another major religion (not especially pro-gay) and while she has referred to it in reference to herself, she has not mentioned anything about her religion's beliefs on homosexuality to me and she has a gay offspring.
I would wait and see if it becomes an issue. I usually tell therapists right up front and have not had one blink about me being gay regardless of their personal religious affiliation.

[WikidPissah]

I would ask her straight off if she has issues with those things. I wouldn't worry about her telling you it's wrong (if she does she's judgmental) I would worry more about what she thinks about it morally. Do you feel comfortable asking her?

[content30]

I would not assume that she will judge you for your decisions. I see a Christian T now, and she is very non-judgemental. My first T was an atheist, and I felt the most judged by her. It really depends on the T and how good and accepting that T is rather than the T's religion in my opinion. I am a Christian and do specifically see a Christian T for Christian counseling. Even then, she does not steer me regarding issues unless I specifically request that or ask her.

As this seems to bother you, then I would just ask her, point-blank, how she lets her religion affect her counseling and tell her that you are worried that she may judge you harshly for your lifestyle and decisions. If you don't like her answers or feel comfortable, then you can move on.

[Perna]

I do not see how you can want to keep quiet about major interests of yours during your therapy. If my T were to speak against a major interest or facet of mine, I would probably have to find another T.

Christian viewpoints vary widely, so don't put us all in the same box. (A pet peeve of mine when people assume all Christians believe/feel exactly the same things and act the same way.)

Your T's religion will probably never enter into your therapy in any way unless you've landed yourself with a therapist who advertises as a Christian therapist and is very in your face about it. Personally, I'm a Christian, and even I would run like heck from that kind of therapist.

I saw a licensed pastoral counselor for several years. He was actually the pastor of my church and a very good therapist, but even he never brought religion into our sessions.

So just because a person is Christian doesn't mean it will enter into your therapy. Contrary to popular belief, not all Christians spend their time trying to convert people and judge every person they encounter who is "different" as some sort of heathen. Most of us are pretty nice, non- judgemental, normal human beings. We leave our haloes at the door. (My apologies for my sarcasm. Did I mention this is a pet peeve of mine?).

My current therapist is Christian. I only know that because of a few conversations we've had that I initiated concerning my own relationship to my own church. He never interjected his own views although I'm guessing we are pretty closely aligned because of the particular church he mentioned attending.