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The Integrative Sex Therapy Institute offers both individual and group supervision with the top experts in integrative sex and relationship therapy. Learn how to apply an integrative approach to your clients from the experts who teach our theories, methods, and concepts.

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An ISTI CSCT Supervisor offers supervision for the Certified Sex and Couples Therapist (CSCT) designation and the Certified AASECT Sex Therapist, Counselor, or Educator, depending on their specialty training.

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The ISTI-certified CSCT supervisor is a post-graduate level licensed clinical mental health provider with a proficient level of expertise in both sexuality and relationship therapy who has trained with the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute and done advanced training as a post-graduate in specialized areas of supervision in their own field of study as well as sex therapy and integrative relationship therapy. The ISTI CSCT Supervisor is also well-versed in a range of contemporary integrative alternative treatment interventions.

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The ISTI CSCT Supervisor is versed in countertransference and the self as therapist.

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An ISTI supervisor offers you:

  • Group and individual supervision and to cover the core competencies necessary to achieve certification

  • Guidance in a variety of situations, lifestyles, identities, and sexualities a therapist may encounter in their clinical practice including

    • Treatment of sexual dysfunction, disability, and chronic illness

    • How to treat sexual variation and development through the lifespan

    • Sexuality and disability

    • Working with sexual abuse, assault, and coercion

    • Gender identity, orientation and LGBTQIA+ issues

    • Infidelity and betrayal trauma

    • Open relationships and polyamory

    • Kink and BDSM

    • Stress management

    • Special training in diversity and intercultural issues

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Students are required to complete 50 or 60 hours of supervision depending on their certification pathway. For CSCT, students need 30 hours group/20 hours individual. For Dual certification, students need 30 hours of group/20 hours individual. Students can have more than one supervisor but should have one main supervisor to manage their certification process.

Elevate Your Learning from Theory to Practice with an ISTI Supervisor

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Integrative Supervision

Supervision for is available for clinicians who want to work with Tammy Nelson, Ph.D. a Board Certified, Master Level Sex and Couples therapist. Group supervision allows you to share your cases, receive ample feedback, learn interventions and get the best clinical direction from Tammy, a Supervisor with expertise in couples therapy, sexuality, monogamy issues and contemporary relationship issues.

Group Supervision with Tammy

Supervision with Dr. Tammy Nelson is:

  • For beginners and advanced practitioners who want supervision for certification

  • For practitioners who want to consult on specific cases or special topics

  • For practitioners who want to work in a group or individually

  • Limited to 4 participants (for groups) to provide optimum participation

  • Designed to support sex therapists, educators, and counselors toward AASECT certification

  • Available upon request for LPCs and other practitioners

  • Available via Zoom.

Nothing to book right now. Check back soon.

Group Supervision

Group Supervision provides valuable perspectives and insight not traditionally available during Individual Supervision. Dr. Tammy directs each Supervision group session in order to:

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  • Provide each participant with time to present cases and follow-up

  • Allow time for each participant to ask questions and learn from other participants

  • Encourage experiential intervention and competency

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Maximum participation is encouraged. Clinicians with all levels of experience and backgrounds are welcome to participate, and all dynamics and approaches welcome. Optional resources may include reading material, videos, for advancing sex and couples therapy skills.

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Dr. Tammy can help you manage the complex path toward certification. If you are interested in AASECT certification or CSCT certification (Certified Sex and Couples Therapist), contact Tammy directly for details and a personalized development plan.

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Contact Tammy's assistant if you need a payment plan for group supervision.

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Please Note: Group Supervision is a once-a-month commitment for two hours. There are no make groups for missed sessions. You are responsible for paying for and attending all sessions in full. There are no refunds or make-up groups for supervision hours.

Meet the trained individuals dedicated to helping you apply the integrated program of theories, modalities, and alternative approaches with sex therapy and relationship therapy.

Who Are the ISTI Supervisors?

Tammy Nelson, Ph.D.

Tammy Nelson, Ph.D.

Tammy Nelson, Ph.D. is the Director of the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute and has been a licensed sex and relationship therapist in practice for over thirty years. She teaches at several Universities, is a TEDx speaker, and is the host of the podcast The Trouble with Sex. Tammy is a Board Certified Sexologist, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Imago Relationship therapist, and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.

Specialties​

  • Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy

  • Infidelity

  • Imago

  • Open monogamy / polyamory / consensual non-monogamy

  • Kink, BDSM, Non-traditional relationship structures

  • Substance abuse

Students are required to complete 50 or 60 hours of supervision depending on their certification pathway. For CSCT, students need 30 hours group/20 hours individual. For Dual certification, students need 30 hours of group/20 hours individual. Students can have more than one supervisor but should have one main supervisor to manage their certification process.  If you are seeking AASECT certification, please review the requirements on the AASECT website. The paperwork required for application for supervision is as follows:

  • Contract

  • CV/Resume

  • License (if in the U.S.)

  • Insurance

To begin supervision, reach out directly to the supervisor that is closest to your field of study.

Requirements and Application

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