The name of this organization shall be the Integrative Therapy Association (ITA).
The ITA exists to define, standardize, and govern the professional practice of integrative therapy. It certifies practitioners, approves training providers, enforces ethical conduct, and promotes high standards of education and practice in integrative mental health.
The ITA operates as a professional certifying body, independent of any educational institution, religious organization, or commercial enterprise.
ITA recognizes the following classes of membership:
Certified Members in good standing may:
Membership may be suspended or revoked for violation of the ITA Code of Ethics, falsification of credentials, or failure to maintain continuing education requirements.
The ITA shall be governed by a Board of Governors composed of five (5) members representing diverse therapeutic disciplines within integrative mental health.
Board members must:
Each board member shall serve a three-year term, renewable once. Terms are staggered to ensure continuity of governance.
The Board shall elect from among its members:
The Board shall meet at least once every three months to approve new applicants, review program approvals, and address ethical or disciplinary matters. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or a majority vote of the Board.
A quorum consists of three (3) members. Actions shall pass by simple majority vote unless otherwise stated in these bylaws.
The Board may establish standing and ad hoc committees as necessary, including but not limited to:
Committee members may include certified practitioners or external experts approved by the Board.
The ITA accredits secondary education providers that meet established curriculum, faculty, and assessment standards aligned with Department of Education-approved accreditor benchmarks.
Institutional approvals are valid for five (5) years, after which programs must reapply for renewal through a standards review process.
Continuing education courses may be offered by approved institutions, independent educators, or professional organizations that demonstrate expertise in integrative mental health or body-based therapy.
All certified practitioners must adhere to the ITA Code of Professional Conduct, emphasizing client safety, scope clarity, cultural respect, and inter-professional collaboration.
Complaints regarding practitioner conduct must be submitted in writing to the ITA Ethics Committee. The Committee will:
Depending on findings, the Board may issue:
Decisions of the Board are final but may be appealed once through a written petition within 60 days.
Applicants or practitioners subject to denial, suspension, or revocation may appeal in writing to the Board of Governors. The Board shall review all appeals within 90 days and may uphold, modify, or reverse the prior decision based on new evidence or mitigating circumstances.
Practitioners whose certification has been revoked may reapply no sooner than two years after revocation and must demonstrate substantial corrective action and continuing education.
The Association’s fiscal year shall align with the calendar year.
All funds shall be used exclusively for the administration, certification, and advancement of the profession of integrative therapy.
The Treasurer shall oversee the annual audit and prepare financial statements for board review and publication.
Amendments to these bylaws may be proposed by any board member or by petition of at least 20 certified members.
Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing to the Secretary and approved unanimously by the Board of Governors.
Upon dissolution of the Association, all assets remaining after payment of liabilities shall be distributed to a nonprofit entity with similar educational or professional purposes, as determined by the Board.
Adopted by unanimous consent of the Integrative Therapy Association Board of Governors, this document constitutes the official bylaws and governance charter of the Association.
