Therapy

Virginia Health Officials Agree to Allow Talk Conversion Therapy, Sparking Controversy Over LGBTQ+ Rights and Religious Freedoms

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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia officials have reached an agreement that allows counselors to continue using talk conversion therapy, despite a law enacted in 2020 that was intended to prohibit such practices for minors. The decision stems from a consent decree with the Founding Freedoms Law Center, a faith-based conservative organization that had legal grounds to challenge the law. Last month, the Virginia Department of Health Professions, guided by the state attorney general’s office, signed the consent agreement, which permits counselors to engage in conversation-based therapies without fear of disciplinary action. This move has raised considerable … Read more

Family Feud: When Asking for Flight Details Leads to Suggesting Therapy

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In an intriguing family dynamic, a situation unfolded that highlights the delicate balance required in in-law relationships. An elderly mother, concerned about the safety of her son and daughter-in-law’s impending flight, repeatedly requested their flight information. However, her daughter-in-law, feeling that the mother-in-law’s requests were excessively invasive, suggested that therapy might help her address these concerns. The tension between the desire for autonomy in young families and the involvement of extended family members is a common theme in many family narratives. However, it underscores the broader societal shifts in boundaries and privacy expectations that have … Read more

Supreme Court to Revisit Free Speech in Christian Counselor’s Challenge to Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban

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Washington D.C. — The Supreme Court of the United States has decided to hear a significant case surrounding Colorado’s law that restricts conversations between mental health counselors and their minor clients about sexual orientation change efforts, commonly referred to as “conversion therapy.” The decision marks a pivotal moment for judicial review of free speech rights under the First Amendment, particularly as it pertains to the professional interactions between counselors and their clients. At the heart of the controversy is Kaley Chiles, a Christian and licensed professional counselor from Colorado whose practice includes helping clients who … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Transfer of Transgender Women to Men’s Prisons, Upholds Access to Hormone Therapy Amidst Legal Challenge to Trump’s Executive Order

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the transfer of three transgender women to male prison facilities and the cessation of their hormone therapy, following an executive order by President Donald Trump. The decision by U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth came after he heard arguments that the order discriminates against transgender individuals and infringes upon their constitutional rights. The controversy stems from an executive order signed by Trump on January 20, mandating that the federal Bureau of Prisons classify inmates based on their biological sex at birth, effectively barring transgender … Read more