EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lindsay Won't Make 'Dent' On Issues If Released From Rehab Early, Says Shrink

Posted on Aug 18, 2010 @ 09:00AM

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With Lindsay Lohan's release from rehab looming, Dr. Charles Sophy, board certified psychiatrist in family practice, adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry has some candid advice for the troubled star.

"Lindsay needs to make peace with all members of her family, including her father," Dr. Sophy told RadarOnline.com.

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"Her mother obviously loves her daughter tremendously. Dina appears to have good thoughts and ideas about Lindsay, and good intentions with her daughter. Those thoughts needs to be handled appropriately.

"But I would definitely recommend that the entire family work through their issues together, so they can move forward in love and hopefully in a positive direction."

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Dr. Sophy has never treated any member of the Lohan family.

However, he is well credentialed: the doctor was Paris Hilton's psychiatrist while she was incarcerated at Lynwood.

Lohan was sentenced to 90 days in rehabilitation, but as RadarOnline.com reported last week, the troubled starlet is poised to gett out much earlier.

Dr. Sophy is troubled by her brief stint in rehab: "It doesn't seem like it's sufficient time to really make a dent with issues that Lindsay is dealing with.

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"However, good inroads can begin to be made, and hopefully outpatient care will be part of Lindsay's plan so that she can continue to deal with problems she is facing."

As for what Lohan's life should look like after being released from rehab, Dr. Sophy said Lohan must be involved actively in a 12 step program with an appropriate sponsor.

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"It's imperative that she do this," he said.

"Lindsay must also continue to work with mental health professionals in a group and private setting. Lindsay must be aware of what her triggers are.

Dr. Sophy is the author of the critically acclaimed, Side by Side: The Revolutionary Mother-Daughter Program for Conflict-Free Communication.

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Fact is without Lindsay in her life Dina would be screwed financially. She knows she has to agree with Lindsay or face dire consequences later. It's the hammer Lindsay has over Dina.

by Smooch1
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 2:32pm

This shrink is saying EXACTLY what Michael Lohan has been saying all along. Early release out of rehab clearly haven't worked in the past. I agree, have her do it once and for all with therapy. Michael was willing but Dina was NOT.

by Smooch1
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 2:29pm

She's never been released early in the past. Gotta love when anonymous posters think they know better than prominent doctors actually treating the person. This has nothing to do with Dina. Dina doesn't control the doctors.

by Jill09
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 3:56pm

Doesnt Dinah-saur have 2 other kids to leech off of?She milked this one dry.Lilo will be like her career at this rate DOA.

by FTW666
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 4:25pm

Why do people always blame the parents, maybe if you are a minor but this girl is 24, she is old enough to make her own decisions.

by ccaa6732
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 12:17pm

I couldn't agree MORE! This general statement that the parents are bad is sickening to me. Many adult children are NOT BLESSINGS to begin with. Not all kids are innocent. Lindsay is more than an adult making horrible decisions.

by Smooch1
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 2:30pm

Dina is in denial, only wants Lindsays money and by controlling she gets it. Keep denying, not getting help lindsay is a sitting duck. Daddys not any better but at least hes not in denial. First night out lindsay will go to the clubs.

by shoot1
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 11:31am

Lindsay made peace with her dad after another rehab stint but her dad kept selling interviews and blabbing about her to get PAID$$$. He wants to control her for profit. I disagree that there is any good in a relationship with him for Lindsay.

by Bjan
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 10:50am

There doesn't have to be a relationship, but she needs to come to terms with what is if she is ever to move on in a healthy way.

by gamom
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 12:03pm

I do agree with you that she has to come to terms with her childhood experiences and move on from Michael. He has proven over and over again that he can't be trusted and will always make private matters public.

by Jill09
Posted Wed, 08/18/2010 - 12:18pm