Conversion therapy uses rejection, shame, and psychological abuse to force young people to try and change who they are.  No young person should ever be shamed by a mental health professional into thinking that who they are is wrong. Mental health professionals should provide care that is ethical and affirming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender young people.   I feel lucky that when I came out as bisexual, I had a therapist who supported and encouraged that process, but I know so many who unfortunately have had a very different experience.  Please, ban this practice and instead supports care that empowers and encourages.