Tom Carlson

Tom Carlson is a Professor and Branch Director at Alliant International University's San Diego campus within the California School of Professional Psychology. He specializes in Marital and Family Therapy, with a focus on feminist and social justice approaches.

• PhD in Marital and Family Therapy
• Co-editor of the Journal of Contemporary Narrative Therapy

His research interests include narrative therapy, LGBTQ+ affirmative practices, relational ethics, and alternative pedagogies. He has co-developed innovative methodologies like "Relational Accountability" and "Insider Witnessing Practices" for couples therapy and trauma-informed care.

Notable scientific contributions include the 2012 AAMFT Training Award for diversity and inclusion efforts. He is also a Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Carlson co-authored the upcoming book Reimagining Narrative Therapy Through Practice Stories and Autoethnography with David Epston and Travis Heath, emphasizing narrative ethics and experiential learning.