Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Psychology
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Psychology [18 VAC 125 ‑ 20]
Action Unprofessional conduct/conversion therapy
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 8/7/2019
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7/28/19  9:16 pm
Commenter: Robert Lee

Provide freedom of conscience for patients and providers
 

Patients should be able to freely discuss any topic that is troubling them with a counselor. This is especially the case for minors. If it is the will of the patient to seek counseling that helps them understand the roots of unwanted attractions or gender confusion, they should be able to do that with a skilled counselor. Do not put in place this wrong prohibition that will cause lasting harm to those seeking mental health counseling.

CommentID: 74599