Raheem is attracted to other males, which causes him distress because his religious tradition does not accept same-gender sexual behavior. Raheem seeks out therapy with Tolu, a psychologist in good standing in her professional community, in hopes that Tolu can help him change his sexual orientation. Most likely, Tolu will:

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The consensus among psychological and medical professionals is that attempts to change an individual's sexual orientation through therapy are not only ineffective but can also be harmful. Therefore, a responsible and ethical psychologist like Tolu would not attempt to change Raheem's sexual orientation. Instead, she would likely focus on helping him develop coping mechanisms to deal with the distress caused by the conflict between his sexual orientation and his religious beliefs.

Raheem Is Attracted to Other Males, Which Causes Him Distress