Jamie Fortin

M.A., L.M.F.T., AAT-I, Clinical Supervisor

Individual, Couple, Family, and Group Therapy in Santa Barbara, California

I provide compassionate, evidence-informed counseling to adults, couples, teens, and families navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting, identity, and life transitions. Grounded in authenticity, connection, and respect, my practice creates a safe space for meaningful change — with the option to integrate animal-assisted therapy for deeper healing and support.

Therapy in Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Goleta — Santa Barbara Therapist

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in downtown santa barbara, california. I offer counseling to people in montecito, goleta, summerland, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez, and ventura. I also offer online therapy appointments for Los Angeles County, san francisco, and all california residents.

In my practice as a therapist, I use evidence-based, trauma-informed, compassionate methods that help my clients achieve the outcomes they want — better relationships, reduced anxiety, less depression, more control over their life. I want you to expect a lot. Tell me about the life you dreamed you could have and we’ll work together to move you towards it.

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Meet with Jamie to explore your potential and create powerful solutions to move you toward lasting emotional health.

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Couples Therapy

Reignite connection and intimacy.

Couples therapy in Santa Barbara blending the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Compassionate, trauma-informed care for love, trust, and intimacy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Understanding and Changing the Patterns That Hold You Back

Evidence-based therapy to help you understand and shift the thoughts and behaviors that cause stress, anxiety, or self-doubt. Practical tools, lasting change.

Anxiety Therapy

Find calm, clarity, and control.

Anxiety therapy helps you understand your worry, ease stress, and calm your nervous system. Compassionate, evidence-based care in Santa Barbara.

Somatic Therapy

Reconnect with your body’s natural wisdom.

Somatic Therapy helps you heal through awareness of the mind-body connection. By tuning into breath, movement, and sensation, you’ll learn to release stress, regulate emotions, and rediscover calm from within.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

Care, safety, and respect for your lived experience

Holistic trauma-informed therapy in Santa Barbara blending evidence-based care, mindfulness, and Animal-Assisted Therapy for deep healing.

Family Therapy for Identity and Belonging

Helping Families Build Connection, Understanding, and Authenticity

Inclusive family therapy in Santa Barbara. Strengthen connection, understanding, and belonging across generations and identities.

Parenting Counseling

Supporting Connection, Confidence, and Calm in Parenthood

Therapy for parents navigating stress, co-parenting, trauma, and family transitions. Strengthen connection and confidence through mindful, evidence-informed support.

Sex and Intimacy Therapy

Sex Therapy in Santa Barbara

Compassionate, sex-positive therapy for individuals and couples. Heal from shame, improve communication, and rekindle passion with evidence-based, trauma-informed care.

Humanistic, Person-Centered Therapy

Discover the power of authenticity and acceptance.

Humanistic, Person-Centered Therapy invites you to explore your true self in a space grounded in empathy, compassion, and genuine connection. Rooted in the work of Carl Rogers, this approach helps you build self-understanding, heal self-criticism, and reconnect with meaning and joy in life.

Depression Therapy

Rediscover hope and connection.

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for depression in Santa Barbara. Find clarity, meaning, and renewal through gentle, trauma-informed care.

Evidence-Based & Evidence-Informed Therapy

Grounded in research, guided by empathy.

Evidence-Based and Evidence-Informed Therapy integrates proven psychological methods with human warmth and understanding. Rooted in science yet tailored to your unique story, this approach blends effective tools like CBT, mindfulness, and Animal-Assisted Therapy to support meaningful, lasting growth.

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Experience therapy that includes the healing presence of a certified therapy dog. Safe, compassionate, evidence-informed care for trauma, anxiety, and connection.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Finding Freedom Through Awareness, Values, and Action

Evidence-based therapy integrating mindfulness, acceptance, and values-driven action to help you live with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Cultivating Presence, Awareness, and Compassionate Change

Gentle, evidence-based therapy integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and compassion to reduce stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.

Jamie Fortin

M.A., L.M.F.T., AAT-I, Clinical Supervisor

Individual, Couple, Family, and Group Therapy in Santa Barbara, California

Meet with Jamie to explore your potential and create powerful solutions to move you toward lasting emotional health.

Supporting Connection, Confidence, and Calm in Parenthood

James Fortin, M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic. No. 136703) Certified Animal-Assisted Therapist. Clinical Supervisor.

Phone (805) 364-0397

106 W Mission St. Santa Barbara, CA. 93105

Appointments available in-person in Santa Barbara or online for California residents.

7am – 9pm Weekdays

Occasional Weekend Appointments Available