Jane Taylor, MA, LMFT
Santa Barbara Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Tears are not a sign of weakness. Tears are a sign that you have been strong for a long time. ~ Johnny Depp
Hello, I am Jane Taylor Fortuna. Thank you for visiting my site.
If your goals are to feel better, think clearly, and be stronger, you are on the right page:
- Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and defeated?
- Do you criticize your capability to manage relationships, and perform at work, school, or at home as a parent?
- Are your kids ‘driving you crazy’ at home?
- Do you find yourself reaching for food, alcohol, or self-sabotaging behaviors, in an effort to feel differently?
If any of these resonate with you, I can help you. I am here to help you move forward from your past issues that are impeding your present navigation, and satisfaction in your life.
I will teach you practical skills, so you can develop clear perspectives, and gain a better understanding of yourself, your world, and your relationships. You will learn that when you change the way you look at things, the things that you look at change.
Jane spotted right away my real issues. She is an amazing therapist that not only brings subjects up which have been in the dark, but also introduces me to many tools to improve my skills to deal with my issues. Jane is so easy to connect with and I feel at ease during the time I spend with her, therefore I look forward to our meetings. When our session is over I feel calm and grounded. She's the best and I truly feel she cares about my well being. I recommend her completely.Melissa M.
"I suffer from C-PTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) from multiple traumas over 4 decades. I have seen several therapists through the years and although I learned some useful skills from them, Jane's trauma-informed EMDR therapy increased my healing to new levels I didn't know was possible. Jane's approach to EMDR is structured and well planned, and her gentle presence gives me a great sense of ease and trust when working with her to process challenging memories. The immediate results are amazing. After years of blocked communication, freezing, and fight/flight reactions, I can finally calmly communicate my needs even in challenging circumstances. I have a whole new perspective on how I view life and my capabilities of living long-idled dreams. I'm incredibly grateful to have connected with Jane."Sarah M.
"Jane is very compassionate, kind and supportive, making it easy for you to open up. She is an active listener, and she facilitates productive therapy sessions. Jane explains why you are having symptoms, and she challenges you to take a positive approach with your problems. Jane reminds you that you are capable of managing your life, and she provides you with effective tools. Her knowledge and expertise cover a wide array of topics and age groups. She works with the difficulties that children and teens go through, as well as the challenges we face as adults. I have worked with counselors before and have never felt that understood and safe like I do with Jane. She has really helped our entire family, and I highly recommend her to anyone who is working through individual difficulties, relationship challenges or tense family dynamics."Karin U., Five Stars
Santa Barbara, CA
Who We Serve
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Individuals
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Couples
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Families
Services
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ADHD
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Addictions
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Anxiety/Depression
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Bipolar
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Children- Behavioral/Abuse/Trauma issues
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Depression
Types Of Therapy
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Catholic/Christian Counseling
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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Dialectical (DBT)
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EMDR/Trauma
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Play Therapy
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Sand play
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Somatic
