For them to realize something was going on beyond "doesn't apply himself" or similar phrasing that attributed what was happening to a combination of laziness and character flaw and to then consult an actual professional.

Instead I got a whole lot of punishment, much of it physical, because my parents are also evangelical extremists.

I feel sorry for you to hear about that. Hope you're ok :)

Thanks for the kind words. I have my issues but in the big picture I'm no doubt one of the luckiest humans walking this planet and have zero illusions about it.