Source: The Hill
“The Supreme Court granted a Colorado therapist’s request to review her challenge to a state law banning mental health care providers from engaging minors in conversion therapy, a discredited practice that attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity to align with heterosexual or cisgender norms. Kaley Chiles, a licensed professional counselor in Colorado Springs, challenged the law in 2022, claiming it interfered with her ability to treat individuals with ‘same-sex attractions or gender identity confusion’ who ‘prioritize their faith above their feelings.’ … Chiles, who only uses talk therapy in her counseling practice, said in court documents that she works with adults seeking Christian counseling and minors ‘who are internally motivated to seek counseling.’ … Chiles, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, said Colorado’s 2019 law had forced her to deny voluntary counseling exploring sexuality and gender in violation of her and her clients’ religious beliefs and free speech rights.” (03/10/25)
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5185610-supreme-court-colorado-conversion-therapy