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In reply to the discussion: Tennessee Lawmakers Just Passed a Bill That Would Allow Therapists to Refuse to Treat Gay Clients [View all]TM99
(8,352 posts)I have complete autonomy in my private practice as to who I will treat or not. Sometimes a client and I are simply not good fits. In that case, I will also refer them to someone whom I suspect may well be.
That is my problem with this bill as I think it is simply grandstanding.
In private practice, it doesn't matter. I will refer out a born-again Christian as I am not a proper fit for them as far as counseling goes. If I am working at an agency that received county, state, or federal funding there are legalities that would make it impossible for staff therapists to avoid working with any clients who come to those agencies. Therapists are quickly weeded out who are unable to put aside their own personal issues and biases when it comes to working with all populations.