Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action Unprofessional conduct - conversion therapy
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 8/7/2019
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8/5/19  1:02 pm
Commenter: Donald Hall, MD

No restriction on counseling on sexual orientation or gender
 

I believe that residents of Virginia should have the right to make their own choices regarding  counseling approaches to sexual orientation and gender identity.  Withholding counseling from patients or punishing counselors who provide this assistance is misguided. Those who are trying (adults and minors) to resolve struggles with sexual orientation or natural gender need our help. 

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