I have taught Psychology since 1994 and there is no question that the scientific community has known for many years the devastating effects of Conversion Therapy. This is a dangerous and discredited practice aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.  We must ban this dangerous and misguided approach. It is not "therapy"...it is abusive. Mental health professionals should provide care that is ethical and affirming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender young people.  We must BAN conversion therapy in Virginia!