“…Counselors must also be aware of their own perspectives and biases in counseling students with these concerns and attempt to prevent the impact of their own opinions on the counseling process (ALGBTIC LGBQQIA Competencies Taskforce, ; APA, ; Frame, ; Israel et al, ; Kocarek & Pelling, ; Priest & Wickel, ; Steen et al, ). Counselors who maintain personal values that condemn homosexuality will need to engage in frequent self‐reflection and supervision, as well as consider their own exploration of faith and religious development (Ellens, ; Frame, ; Priest & Wickel, ). Although they may firmly adhere to their beliefs, the process of questioning and struggling with difficult issues can lead to an appreciation and empathy of their client's struggle.…”