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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7/26/19  2:03 pm
Commenter: Irene Maria DiSanto

Do not ban requested therapy
 

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  • Some young people may have attractions they desire to change or moderate. Others may simply desire guidance from a counselor to live a chaste life. In either instance, there should be options families to make informed decisions.
  • Under Virginia law, parents have the fundamental right to make decisions regarding the upbringing, education and care of their children. 
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