REINTEGRATIVE THERAPY®
Evidence based. Real results.
Joseph Nicolosi Jr., PhD – Founder of the Reintegrative Therapy Association
About Reintegrative Therapy®
The Reintegrative Therapy Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes the highest standards of excellence in Reintegrative Therapy®. Our mission is to educate the public and train professional therapists about this therapeutic approach. Our foundation makes donations to promote the public welfare through scientific advancement and educational outreach.
The Reintegrative Protocol™
The Reintegrative Protocol™ is a trauma treatment approach that uses the same method, regardless of the client’s gender or sexuality, since its aim is to facilitate the resolution of trauma. However, clients often report spontaneous sexuality change as a byproduct of the protocol’s repeated use. This paper will specifically examine the protocol’s application within the […]
Sexual Attraction Fluidity and Well-Being in Men: A Therapeutic Outcome Study
Pilot Results of the Reintegrative Protocol in the Treatment of Binge Eating
Experiencing a traumatic event, or a series of traumatic events, may increase the probability of subsequent development of binge eating and Binge Eating Disorder (BED). BED is the most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting some 2%-4% of people yearly. Due to the large prevalence of this disorder, as well as the burden […]
Reintegrative Therapy®
can trigger shift in sexual feelings
Landmark Study Shows Trauma Treatment Significantly Alters Sexual Attractions Surprising results challenge our assumptions about how fluid sexual attractions are. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2021 – A new large-scale, peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Human Sexuality demonstrates that sexual attraction fluidity exploration in therapy significantly decreases unwanted sexual behaviors while improving psychological well-being. […]
Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy
Peer-reviewed pilot study documents Reintegrative Therapy®’s effect on binge eating disorder— indicating spontaneous decrease in binge eating, including thoughts, feelings, cravings and behaviors — all by resolving traumatic memories.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Deep dive: what methods does Reintegrative Therapy® use?
Download this peer-reviewed journal article, outlining one of our methods.
Reintegrative Therapy® uses established, evidence-based interventions, the same interventions used by other clinics throughout the world to treat trauma and addiction. As these dynamics are resolved, the client’s sexuality can sometimes change on its own. Reintegrative Therapy® uses the same approach, regardless of the client’s sexual orientation or gender. For example, a female client with binge eating disorder and male client with sexually compulsive behaviors receive the same treatment protocols.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Reparative Therapy® same as conversion therapy?
What is the difference between Reintegrative Therapy® and Reparative Therapy?
Several differences exist. Reintegrative Therapy® is more broad. Its methods are the same for anyone seeking help for trauma and behavioral addiction, regardless of gender or sexuality. A woman with heterosexual attractions, for example, may report just as much benefit from Reintegrative Therapy® as a man with same-sex attractions. A byproduct that clients often report in Reintegrative Therapy® is often a decrease in same-sex attractions and an increase in heterosexual attractions [1].
[1] Pela, C., & Sutton, P. M. (2021) Sexual Attraction Fluidity and Well-Being in Men: A Therapeutic Outcome Study. Journal of Human Sexuality, 12 61-86.
Michael Gasparro, MA, LMFT, LPCC - Therapist
