A relationship we build together

You don’t need to arrive with a clear explanation of what’s wrong. I’ll listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and help us notice what may be difficult to see on your own. There is room for uncertainty, disagreement, and saying what you need from me.

My approach is humanistic and person-centered: your experience, values, and choices guide our work. Together, we may explore recurring relationship patterns, pay attention to how stress shows up in your body, or practice new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings. We’ll move at a pace that allows you to stay engaged and feel heard.

When helpful, Sophie can be part of our sessions, offering another source of comfort and connection. Along the way, we’ll keep talking about what is helping, what feels difficult, and what you hope might change.

Sunlit Santa Barbara therapy office with comfortable chairs, a blue sofa, plants, and Sophie resting on the sofa.
A place to settle in. My Santa Barbara office, with Sophie.
Jamie Fortin, LMFT, wearing a blue shirt, with plants and warm lighting in the background.

Jamie Fortin MA. LMFT

Clinical Supervisor, AATI

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, certified Animal Assisted Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor providing in-person counseling in Santa Barbara California and online appointments to California residents. I offer support for individuals, couples, teens, and families from diverse populations.

Beyond my clinical training and education, my work is also influenced by my experiences exploring and training in non-traditional and indigenous healing scenarios including rites-of-passage and initiation experiences.

I consider emotional literacy as imperative and emotional mastery as the goal.

I support my clients to live life as integrated and authentic individuals with well-defined goals and passionate purpose.

Public Works

Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels. Volunteer

PEP: Postpartum Education for Parents—a non-profit organization. Advisory Board

ManKind Project, a nonprofit dedicated to healthy masculinity. Director (Central Coast)

FATHERHOOD FORUM, a free support forum for parents. Founder (2012), Leader

Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse of Santa Barbara, through the Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Treatment Center. Treatment counselor, Group Lead

Led a panel hosted by the Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) analyzing men's participation in and/or perception of sexual assault culture and suggesting what men can do to effect change.

Homeboy Industries. Directed a short documentary film, Homeboy, telling the story of how a young man found his way in and out of gangs