Practicum Training Program

SAVE Family Foundation is a practicum site committed to providing supervisees with high-quality, compassionate clinical training and support. We welcome clinical trainees to join our team at our Yuba City and Sacramento locations, as well as through telehealth (remote opportunities). Gain meaningful hands-on experience while developing your clinical skills in a supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to serving individuals and families.

Please share our program flyer with your school, department, and others interested in joining the program.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
DBT Skills
EMDR
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Family & Systems Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy
Psychoeducation & Coping Skills Training
And others based on client needs and clinician interest

Children, Teens, Adults & Families
Maternal Mental Health
Trauma & Life Transitions
Severe Mental Illness
Substance Use Recovery
Couples & Relationship Support

Program Overview

SAVE Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on expanding access to mental health and wellness services throughout the Sacramento and Yuba-Sutter area.

We work alongside clinical partners — including Kesav Health & Wellness, Achieve Community Health Center, and Iris Health, where associate and trainee clinicians provide therapy services under licensed supervision.

Our practicum program gives graduate-level counseling trainees and associate clinicians supervised, hands-on experience while serving individuals and families in the community. Through this work, they gain experience supporting diverse populations, working with community providers, and understanding integrated care.

Our goal is to help increase access to therapy and behavioral health support in the community while also helping grow the local behavioral health workforce.

What to expect once you join our program:

1. Once accepted, supervisees will receive a welcome email with required documents, including:

Onboarding paperwork (HIPAA, mandated reporting, agreements, etc.)
Two days of training (3–4 hours each day) covering policies and procedures, expectations, and how to use our EHR system

2. The practicum requires approximately 13 hours per week (10 hours - direct client care and 3 hours - supervision (individual, triadic, and group). Availability is typically Monday–Friday during daytime hours, aligned with supervision and session scheduling.

Interested in Applying?

Submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 references (at least two must be professional or academic; personal allowed, no family members). Selected applicants are invited to interview, virtual or in person.

We're happy to answer any questions about the program, requirements, or the application process. jasmeen@savefamilyfoundation.org

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Practicum Clinical Team

Sabita Kondle, LMFT, LPCC

Clinical Director and Supervisor

Jasmeen Dhillon, AMFT

Assistant Clinical Director

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainees

Tonya Goehring-Tassell

While many want to travel the world, I would rather be home with my family. I am a mom and an artist who leads with empathy. I believe in being open and honest with the people we love to build bonds based on truly understanding one another. My therapeutic work blends clinical structure, intuition, creativity and lived experience. My goal is to show up with presence and authenticity, creating a space where people feel genuinely seen and supported.

Caitlin Kellogg

Hi there! My name is Caitlin, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee. I am currently a graduate student in Clinical Counseling at the University of San Francisco's Sacramento campus. I am dedicated to caring for and supporting people across all their intersecting identities as they journey through life’s challenges and disruptions. I love working with anyone willing to show up for themselves and their people. I believe that connection and relationship mitigate the harm of trauma. My goal is to foster a space for connection, collaborate on skill-building, and facilitate emotional processing so you can live life on your terms.

Mariah Cortez

Hi, I'm Mariah! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee with a passion for connecting with others and supporting people through different experiences and challenges in their lives. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a comfortable, supportive space where they can feel heard, recognize their strengths, and work toward meaningful growth and healing.