Thank you for sharing your experience. It takes a lot of courage to admit where we hold bias and prejudices. Once counselors are aware of the bias they hold then they are better able to start addressing ways in which they can correct these bias. Unlike clients, therapist have an ethical obligation to address these bias once we are aware of them (Aponte, 1985). As you mentioned, it is impossible for therapy to be free from personal values. However, we can work to alleviate these bias once we become aware of them through, personal counseling, supervision, and contained education (1985). Another helpful suggestion for working with the LGBT community specifically may be to reach out to local LGBT organization in the community and get to know more
