Tammy Nelson PhD

Tammy Nelson PhD

Tammy Nelson PhD

Tammy Nelson PhD is a board-certified sexologist, an AASECT-certified sex therapist, and an Imago Relationship Therapist. She is also a licensed professional clinical counselor and author of six books, including Open Monogamy: Co-Creating Your Ideal Relationship Agreement. Dr. Nelson is Director of the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute and leads the PhD and master’s programs in Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy at Daybreak University in Southern California. Dr. Tammy Nelson also hosts the podcast, The Trouble with Sex and is a sought-after TEDx speaker.

Financial Disclosures: Tammy Nelson PhD maintains a private practice and is executive director and primary faculty at Integrated Sex Therapy Training Institute (ISTI). She also has an employment relationship with Daybreak University. Dr. Nelson receives a speaking honorarium from Leading Edge Seminars.

Non-Financial Disclosures: Tammy Nelson PhD serves on the board of advisors for the World Association of Sex Coaches. She is also a member of the the following organizations:

  • American Art Therapy Association
  • American Association of Sex Educators. Sex Counselors, and Sex Therapists (AASECT)
  • American Comprehensive Energy Psychology Association (ACEP)
  • American Counseling Association
  • American Family Therapy Academy
  • American Family Therapy Association (AFTA)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Connecticut Counselors
  • Imago Relationships International Association of Professional and Certified Therapists
  • International Board of Sexologists
  • International Institute for Sexuality and Human Development
  • Nonfiction Authors Association
  • Society Scientific Study Sexuality (SSSS)
  • Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR)