- guilt and shame
- social anxiety
- ADHD strategies
About Travis
Travis Fortenberry is a California LMFT with 12 years of experience helping adults through major life transitions. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and other changes that upend daily life. Sessions are conducted in English and focused on practical, usable steps for the concerns named in his profile.
Travis frames difficulties as connected rather than isolated problems. He helps people build more self-compassion, improve how they talk with others, and clarify what matters to them. He also supports people dealing with social anxiety, panic, guilt and shame, and the emotional fallout of divorce and separation.
He pays attention to real-world pressures alongside emotions. That includes money and workplace stress, chronic pain, illness and disability, and challenges related to ADHD and impulsivity. He works with clients to develop strategies that fit their daily routines and personal tendencies.
Travis describes his style as collaborative and person-centered. He listens, asks focused questions, and encourages clients to draw on their own knowledge and strengths. He names influences from Jung, Thomas Moore, and James Hillman in his thinking about meaning and identity.
People who seek him out often want concrete communication skills, help handling anxiety or panic, or support carrying guilt or shame without being defined by it. To start, clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Travis integrates evidence-based techniques that focus on emotion and behavior. One common approach he uses helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and panic through short, practical steps and repeated practice. This approach is useful for reducing sudden fear reactions and improving daily functioning.Another strand of his work centers on building self-compassion and addressing guilt and shame. This involves reflective exercises and conversational techniques that help people reframe harsh self-judgments and develop steadier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients choose methods that best match their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, and reduce travel time. It can also let people access consistent weekly sessions even when life is hectic, which helps keep progress steady without promising particular outcomes.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and life changes, plus related areas like guilt and shame and ADHD.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses a collaborative, person-centered style that helps people build self-compassion and practical coping steps to carry difficult feelings more easily.
What is his experience background?
He has 12 years of clinical experience supporting adults through transitions and emotional challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.