Major professional medical and counseling organizations have already denounced conversion therapy, so the state of Virginia would be upholding this standard by banning its use. It is unethical to promote a treatment that lack credibility and has been found to actively harm individuals by exacerbating psychological distress, some of which may contribute to suicide and self-harming behaviors among this population. Adolescents deserve to have evidence-based treatment that prioritizes their overall well-being, values their agency, and allows them to navigate their sexuality with respect rather than condmenation.