Chiles v. Salazar · ¶14

On matters of sexuality and gender, Ms. Chiles's clients, including minors, come to her with different goals in mind. Some “are content with” their sexual orientation and gender identity and seek assistance only with “social issues, family relationships,” and the like. Id., at 207a, 213a–214a. In cases like those, Ms. Chiles does not try to persuade her clients to “change their attractions, behavior, or identity,” but aims instead to help them address their stated goals. Id., at 214a; see also id., at 207a. Other clients, however, come to her hoping to “reduce or eliminate unwanted sexual attractions, change sexual behaviors, or grow in the experience of harmony with [their] bod[ies].” Ibid. And in these cases, too, Ms. Chiles seeks to help her clients reach their own stated objectives. Ibid. In doing so, she does not prescribe any medicines, perform any physical treatments, or engage…

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