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I am also a professor at a Couple and Family Therapy graduate program locally. I am deeply passionate about both systemic therapy and the field of couple and family therapy/MFT. I obtained my master’s degree from Loma Linda University and decided to extend and advance my training in research and clinical training (beyond license eligibility) by pursing my doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in Marriage and Family Therapy, from Loma Linda University. I have experience practicing my advanced training in both Northern and Southern California with relational systemic framework that helps individuals, couples, and families. My previous work encompasses a variety of clinical settings; school based clinics, community clinics, residential, outpatient counseling, and private practice. In addition I have been involved in therapeutic program development for mental health organizations, as well as other organizations. In a supervisory capacity, I provided clinical supervision as a mentor and as a clinical supervisor (for MFT students working on their clinical hours pre and post degree) in a variety of settings; I have also worked with people from different backgrounds and social locations within a variety of clinical situations (see “Services” page/tab). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1615551308933-Z9JY9DPEEROUM83DE9V5/aamft_name.png About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1615551369214-Y1J21IIGA5XWFECXYN91/CAMFT_Logo+260.png About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1615551410295-R2ZOSO76ZHZTMYPG0Y27/afta.png About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1615927451624-FAOLXPYRB3ZT4VIUYOJG/teaching-01.png About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/76b7435a-6534-4b1d-9fdd-6aa9aa7ab505/sabbatical.png About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/c7930404-3764-4141-b91a-66c3b52419fa/noun-mic-interview-7938832-9edad0.png About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1615927495738-M9NYHCSP3ICUYMU4JBTH/publications-01.png About https://www.drgitaseshadri.com/services daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1617371672159-FNUJOXJ3HAPRJW5XPK3X/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3771129.jpg Services - Individual Regardless of whether you are coming in by yourself, I take a systemic view of your life and relationships. We will explore, different contexts, to figure out what makes you; you as a product of your relationships and experiences, as well as how these affect your current, previous, and future relationships. We will also explore ways that you can change or ways that you can benefit from accepting or making peace with your situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1617371717039-Y9Q0E8SO6PKEWQ3MW5U4/pexels-jopwell-2422280.jpg Services - Couples / Family I specialize in working with interracial and intercultural couples and families. My publications and presentations at conferences explore the research literature and studies on finding what works with interracial couples and families. My experience working with a variety of clinical areas are listed below cover all three modalities: Individual, Couple, and Family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1617206169069-D15NVTH98184VC1QQLFN/jeshoots-com--2vD8lIhdnw-unsplash.jpg Services - School I also have experience providing therapeutic support to young adults around college experiences. College preparatory experiences, struggles around how COVID-19 affected their school experiences and being in college. I have also worked with those who are needing emotional support around their dissertations and/or theses. My approach is to help you therapeutically navigate this milestone in your life, despite the saying, “the only way to know how to do a dissertation, is to do a dissertation”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1616777909277-NCB7VS54FA4TWQOJKK9N/finn-nJupV3AOP-U-unsplash.jpg Services - Treatment Modalities* Family Systems Bowenian Therapy (family of origin) Narrative Therapy (meaning) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (looking at the way you think) Gestalt Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Mindfulness Client Centered/Strength Based Play Interventions Brainspotting (Trauma Informed Therapy Approach using eye movement- an off shoot of EMDR) *I try to fit my approach to the particular situation(s) that you are experiencing along with what would best fit you. *I like to use structured goals and homework between sessions; this is to enhance what we are processing during therapy. These are not “assignments” or “classwork”, but rather structured ways to build self awareness and coping. Despite being a professor, I don’t run sessions like a class with a lecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1616423896400-1WRUJP1SE0VC9E2R0V5X/consultation-01.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1616424417295-M5E5UTJ8J4HZQ9JG7X9M/rate-01.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1616424392847-1WBVJ4ZX69YSUOTZLLAU/payment-01.png Services https://www.drgitaseshadri.com/how-i-work daily 0.75 2024-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602a6d4eaeefe23588adbdaa/1617026838963-39PXRW5BOYC9F9E5KCD8/john-salvino-bqGBbLq_yfc-unsplash.jpg How I Work - Confidentiality Psychotherapy is a private process that often involves discussion of very sensitive issues and legally and ethically, you have the right to confidentiality. Without your explicit consent, I am prevented by law from discussing information you share during your sessions with anyone or even the fact that you are seeking services. Knowing and trusting that anything you say will be safely contained in the therapeutic space is essential to meaningful therapy. However, there are exceptions to the limits of confidentiality as designated by the licensing board, the Board of Behavioral Sciences. 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