The House of Family Therapy

This episode of  The House of Family Therapy  features a conversation with Dr. Sandra Espinoza, Alliant MFT faculty member and clinician whose work bridges systemic therapy, cultural humility, and social justice advocacy. Dr. Espinoza shares her professional journey from education and community-based youth work into family therapy, private practice, and academia, highlighting how mentorship and sa...

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...

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...

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 responsiven...

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 nat...