95: Freedom to Counsel: Fighting Therapy Bans, Suicide Myths, and Protecting Truth with Robert Otto

What if offering hope to someone struggling could get you sued? In this episode, family therapist and former Airborne Ranger Robert Otto shares the shocking legal battles behind therapy bans in 22 U.S. states that prevent counselors from helping minors with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender identity struggles—even when those minors ask for help.

Robert exposes the flawed research used to justify these laws, the powerful impact of faith-based counseling, and how parents, pastors, and professionals can push back. If you're a parent, pastor, counselor, or just someone who wants to better understand how freedom of speech and religious liberty are under fire in the counseling world—this episode is for you.

📌 Topics Covered:

• What “conversion therapy” really means (and doesn’t)
• The legal fight in Florida that changed everything
• How misinformation about suicide has shaped dangerous laws
• What churches and families can do to support hurting youth
• A message of compassion without compromise

👥 Guest: Dr. Robert Otto – Licensed Family Therapist, Military Veteran, Speaker, Advocate for Faith-Based Counseling Rights