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Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests

For immediate release: Monday, August 18, 2014

For more info: Judy Jones (636) 433-2511, SNAPjudy@gmail.com, David Clohessy of St. Louis (314) 566-9790 cell, davidgclohessy@gmail.com

Therapist hired by diocese loses license
He counseled several clergy sex abuse victims
And he was used to evaluate prospective clerics
Board found “{he} acted inappropriately with a client”
SNAP says his recommendations are now “questionable”
Group wants bishop to let victims choose their own therapist

A psychologist who worked for the Youngstown diocese in two roles has lost his license for having an inappropriate and non-professional relationship with an adult client.

Psychologist D. Terence Heltzel, in a four page “consent agreement” with the State Board of Psychology, admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with one of his female clients.

According to the consent decree “The Board received a complaint from…