I oppose the ban proposed in this document. Under Virginia law, parents have the fundamental right to make decisions regarding the upbringing, education, and care of their children. This proposal would deny families the freedom to seek out counseling aligned with their faith. Taking away the ability for patients to seek out all licensed therapists with years of education and experience is not only not fair to those professionals who sought and obtained licensure through the proper procedures, but it also removes choice from the process of helping patients work through their physical, mental, and emotional struggles.