Gender Identity & Faith with Dr. Julia Sadusky

Gotta Be Saints

On episode #167, I spoke with Dr. Julia Sadusky about gender identity through the lens of a licensed psychologist.
Key points from our discussion include:
- How Julia ended up in this field
- How to approach the intersection of gender identity and faith
- Clinical challenges
- Complexities of working with clients navigating both gender identity and faith
- And much more...
Biography:
Julia Sadusky (PsyD, Regent University) is an author, speaker, and licensed psychologist. She owns Lux Counseling and Consulting in Littleton, CO., where she offers individual, family, and couples therapy in addition to consultations for individuals and families around sexuality and gender. She also serves as a youth and ministry educator, offering trainings and consultations to counseling centers and faith-based institutions on sexuality, gender identity, mental health, trauma-informed care, and the intersection of sexuality, gender, and theology. Other areas of focus include work with those experiencing complex trauma and eating disorders.

Dr. Sadusky has coauthored "Emerging Gender Identities: Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Today's Youth" (Brazos Press) and “Gender Identity & Faith: Clinical Postures, Tools and Case Studies for Client-Centered Care” (Intervarsity Press) with Mark Yarhouse, PsyD., and contributed to a four views book titled, "Understanding Transgender Identities: 4 Views," (Baker Academic). Her most recent book, “Start Talking to Your Kids About Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics”, was released in November of 2023 (Ave Maria Press). Part 2 of this series, “Talking with Your Teen About Sex: A Practical Guide for Catholics,” will be available in March 2024 (Ave Maria Press).

Dr. Sadusky obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Theology from Ave Maria University and completed her doctorate at Regent University in Virginia. Her dissertation focused on the experience of loneliness in Christian sexual minorities navigating permanent singleness. Dr. Sadusky completed her pre-doctoral internship at Biola University Counseling Center in La Mirada, CA and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at a partial hospitalization unit for eating disorders in Denver, CO, where she served as the Trauma Track coordinator, and worked on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsadusky/

Website: https://www.juliasadusky.com/

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