The House of Family Therapy

This episode of “The House of Family Therapy” features an interview with Dr. Tom Carlson, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Alliant faculty member, who shares insights into his approach to couples therapy called "relational accountability." The discussion delves into the importance of purpose and mission in therapeutic work, Dr. Carlson’s affinity for his specialty of narrative therapy, and the often-forgot...

Drs. Tabitha Webster and Gita Seshadri welcome their Alliant faculty colleague, Dr. Nicole Sabatini-Gutierrez, to The House of Family Therapy. They explore Dr. Sabatini-Gutierrez's journey into family therapy, her intersectionality, and the importance of personal stories in therapeutic practice. They discuss the role of rage in therapy, current trends in women empowerment, and the significance of experiential therapy. Dr. Sabat...

In this episode of The House of Family Therapy, hosts Dr. Tabitha Webster and Dr. Gita Seshadri welcome fellow Alliant MFT faculty member Dr. Shruti Singh-Poulsen as their first guest. They discuss Dr. Poulson's personal journey into the field, her academic pursuits, and the importance of understanding oneself as a therapist. The conversation highlights the significance of cultural responsiveness in therapy and the evolving nat...

In this inaugural episode of The House of Family Therapy, hosts Dr. Tabitha Webster and Dr. Gita Seshadri introduce themselves and share their personal journeys into the field of family therapy. They discuss the importance of understanding trauma, their experiences in academia, and the significance of cultural identity in their work. The conversation emphasizes the active and process-oriented nature of family therapy, encouraging f...