Context Specific Therapy (CST) offers an approach to homosexual problems that differs in many ways from traditional psycho-dynamic therapy. CST is straight forward, understandable, and specific to the unique difficulties of those struggling with homosexual problems.

CST is Ground in Clinical Research.
CST is based on research which describes in detail the elements of change which have been effective in the lives of LDS men who have successfully overcome homosexuality. CST is guided by the successful experience of others rather than theory.

CST Focuses on the Present.
CST views the causes of homosexual problems as existing in a “here and now” context of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Changing these patterns along with the social context in which they are grounded is the focus of CST. Therefore CST moves quickly from exploring and resolving past issues to making changes in the present

CST is Pragmatic and Solution Focused.
CST is aimed at helping individuals find what works and doing more of it, while identifying what doesn’t work and doing less of it. CST places greater responsibility on the individual to try new things outside of the therapy session. While this takes courage and motivation it provides opportunities to do more than “talk” about the problem.

CST Changes Clearly Perceived Patterns of Thought and Behavior.
CST focuses on personally observable ways of thinking and behaving which can be tracked and dealt with directly. This allows the individual to establish clear objectives and monitor progress. CST avoids describing homosexual problems in terms of unseen psychological causes which are frequently illusive and mysterious.

CST is Individualized.
CST recognizes that the specific nature of homosexual problems often varies dramatically between individuals. The same is true for the specific contexts (life patterns) which maintain these problems. CST seeks to help each individual alter their unique patterns rather than assuming a common cause and a common solution for all individuals. CST is not a “one size fits all” therapy.

CST Expands Personal Agency.
CST views individuals as agentative decision makers who choose responses based on their current level of understanding and values. CST operates on the premise that as individuals make enlightened decisions they will consistently expand and increase the positive alternatives available to them. This view contrasts with theories that generally question and/or minimize the importance of personal agency.

CST Increases Moral and Religious Congruence.
CST sees religious and moral values as essential to change. CST research and clinical experience clearly indicates that individuals who are successful at overcoming homosexual problems are motivated by strong religious values. Such individuals consistently describe religious and spiritual transformation as central and fundamental elements of change. In this aspect, CST contrasts significantly with many approaches which see change as an entirely psychological process in which moral and religious values have little relevance.