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Getting to know the people behind the practice
Hosted by Alliant Marital and Family Therapy faculty members Dr. Tabitha Webster and Dr. Gita Seshadri, this podcast series from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant illuminates their colleagues' personal stories and professional journeys. Through their authentic, unapologetic personalities and bespoke blend of rapid-fire and in-depth questions, Drs. Webster and Seshadri help their guests (and listeners) feel right at home.
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. Sabatini-Gutierrez shares impactful experiences with students and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging suffering in therapy. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal Dr. Sabatini-Gutierrez's insights and perspectives on therapy.
About the Alliant MFT programs
The Marital and Family Therapy programs at Alliant University are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and preparation to gain licensure as a couple and family therapist. Our COAMFTE-accredited MA in Marital and Family Therapy strengthens your understanding of behavioral science, mental health therapy, and addressing issues in dysfunctional family interactions. Our PhD in Marital and Family Therapy can expand your clinical practice while enhancing your ability to treat your clients holistically.
About Dr. Tabitha Webster
Dr. Tabitha Webster, a proud neurodivergent, is an Associate Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy program at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant. She earned a B.S. in Psychology/Neuroscience from Westminster College and received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University. She is an AAMFT-approved supervisor and Clinical Fellow. She serves on the Board and Leadership Team of the American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA). Dr. Webster has held and served in various roles, including work in youth residential treatment, juvenile justice, community mental health agencies, university counseling centers, and private practice.
About Dr. Gita Seshadri
Dr. Gita Seshadri is an Associate Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy program at Alliant. She earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University. Her publications include research within the following topics: Diversity, couple relationships, gender perspectives of power within culture, grief, anger management, relapse prevention, and interracial couples. She also has a variety of experience working with various clinical populations. She enjoys working with students and helping them live out their passions in their respective careers.
About CSPP
Founded in 1969 as one of the nation’s first free-standing schools of professional psychology, CSPP has educated thousands of students who are now working professionals in clinical psychology, couples and family therapy, social work, and organizational psychology. Our degree programs prepare the next generation of mental health professionals and advocates to help improve access to quality care in every community.
CSPP is also well known for our powerful connections to the field of psychology and highly regarded faculty and alumni, both past and present. CSPP has a legacy of academic excellence and supporting a multicultural, diverse culture.