To whom it may concern,

Please support the ban on conversion therapy.  I am a licensed, clinical psychologist and have worked with LGBTQ youth and adults for almost twenty years.  I have seen first hand how dangerous this type of approach is when clients have encountered it.  This community is already at high risk for suicide, is often isolated from family, and alienated by society.  The risk of them encountering a professional who echos sentiments that who they are is not ok can lead to very dangerous consequences.  Please do not allow professionals to practice this approach in an ethical manner.  It is not ethical.  

Sincerely,

Anne Edwards, Psy.D.