The Lila Rose Show E229: Can Therapy Change Who You’re Attracted To? w/Dr Nicolosi Jr | Lila Rose Show
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Jul 9, 2025 Dr. Joseph Nicolosi Jr., a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher, dives into the complexities of sexual attraction and identity. He challenges the notion of fixed sexual orientation, discussing how trauma can influence and even alter attractions. Critics often mislabel his Reintegrative Therapy, but Nicolosi clarifies its intent to help those with unwanted attractions. The conversation also touches on the role of early relationships, the societal implications of sexuality theories, and the ethical aspects surrounding therapy focused on the LGBTQ community.
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Childhood Attachment Shapes Attraction
- Early childhood relationships significantly influence later sexual attractions.
- Unreciprocated attachment to father can lead to eroticized envy producing same-sex attraction.
Sexual Attraction Changes Gradually
- Sexual attraction changes gradually, not instantly, like a dimmer switch.
- Therapy outcomes vary; drastic changes are rare in any psychotherapy.
Clients' Varying Therapy Goals
- One client reduced same-sex attraction to be more consistently attracted to his wife.
- Another stopped self-destructive sexual behaviors and was content with mild shifts.