Richard A. Cohen

Who is Richard A. Cohen?

Richard A. Cohen is a psychotherapist, author, sexual orientation therapists. Cohen, founder and Executive Director Emeritus of the International Healing Foundation, gives lectures and runs seminars and workshops on his theories of how to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and men and women who experience unwanted same-sex attraction. Cohen, who once lived a gay life in his youth, underwent years of psychotherapy to heal childhood sexual abuse, which he says subsequently led to his homosexual feelings. His therapy and personal growth helped him understand his same-sex attractions and eventually, transition to heterosexuality.

Cohen lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and their three children. His foundation, the International Healing Foundation, offers psychotherapy, coaching, and teleconferencing classes for members of the LGBT community and individuals with unwanted SSA.