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Even though troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan just checked into rehab on her own, dad Michael Lohan tells X17online that he thinks family therapy is also necessary to better ensure his daughter's full recovery...

Read Michael's statement below:

    "IF Lindsay stays in for a long period of time and she gets FAMILY THERAPY with Dina and I, then she has a shot. Lindsay and I went to therapy together when she was at Cirque Lodge and Dina went with Lindsay, BUT against the wishes of the doctors, therapists and lawyers, Dina refuses to go with Lindsay and me. According to one highly regarded therapist, Dina is a Narcissist, she CANNOT admit any wrongs. She CANNOT take responsibility. And she always will find a way to blame others for the things she does.

    Lindsay was a very strong young lady, but the people around her have made her feel that she is weak and dependent on them. She always had Dina and me, but since Dina put walls between us she feels alone. She always needs someone with her. Her heart is HUGE. She is gifted and if things are done as they should be, she will rebound better than ever.

    It's all on Dina to get this right, but I FEAR that her new found friendship with Lou Taylor will only hurt Lindsay. They need to STOP trying to control her and my relationship with her."


We're sure Michael is happy LiLo is seeking the help she needs, and whatever differences he might have with Dina, both seem intent on supporting Lindsay's recovery.