On June 4, 2025, the Henrico Circuit Court issued a major ruling in Raymond v. Virginia Department of Health Professions, permanently blocking the enforcement of Virginia’s so-called “conversion therapy” ban against licensed counselors who provide voluntary, faith-based talk therapy to minors. This decision upholds the rights of all licensed counselors across the Commonwealth to engage in speech-based counseling consistent with their convictions, without fear of government punishment. Here is a letter to Virginia counselors explaining the impact of this decision.
Letter to Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors on Virginia Court Order Prohibiting Enforcement of Virginia’s “Conversion Therapy” Ban for Talk Therapy
On June 4, 2025, the Henrico Circuit Court issued a major ruling in Raymond v. Virginia Department of Health Professions, permanently blocking the enforcement of Virginia’s so-called “conversion therapy” ban against licensed counselors who provide voluntary, faith-based talk therapy to minors. This decision upholds the rights of all licensed counselors across the Commonwealth to engage in speech-based counseling consistent with their convictions, without fear of government punishment. Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the scope and impact of this landmark order.