FTI is located in a brown two story California Craftsman (next door to the Simpson House) at 111 E. Arrellaga St. between Anacapa and Santa Barbara streets.
If you are coming from the south on US 101, take the Arrellaga street exit and drive straight on Arrellaga. After you pass Anacapa, the building will be on the left side of the street.
Please allow 10 minutes to find parking on the streets in the event that our spaces are full.
Individuals - Couples - Families - Children - Groups
Positive… building on the strengths of each client
Brief and cost-effective…providing feedback and individualized prescriptions for change
Practical… teaching healthy ways to communicate, manage emotions, let go of the past, problem-solve, and get along with others
Supportive… aiding families in periods of transition, illness, loss, or crisis
Preventative… placing value on dealing with difficult issues before they become overwhelming problems
Integrative… addressing personal, interpersonal, and spiritual issues that face clients on physical, emotional, intellectual and philosophical levels
Community-oriented… working in close cooperation with schools, physicians, social services, and other professionals
Research-based… integrating the latest scientific and clinical research into treatment
It may come as a surprise, but the Institute sees many healthy individuals who want outside professional guidance before severe problems occur in their family. An ounce of prevention can save many months of suffering!
Other common referrals include:
Children with symptoms such as depression, disruptive behavior, psychosomatic disorders, poor academic performance, attendance problems, unrealistic fears
Adolescents exhibiting uncontrollable behavior, substance abuse, eating disorders, school related problems, social isolation or relationship problems
Couples who are withdrawn from one another, experiencing communication, intimacy or sexual problems, verbally or physically abusive, persistently angry, guilt ridden or depressed, or wanting pre-marital assessment
Families who are having trouble communicating or who are going through difficult transitions such as divorce or separation, remarriage or joining of two families, the loss or illness of a family member
Individuals who are interested in methods to overcome unwanted behavior patterns, who wish to explore the current impact of past events and relationships, or who are seeking growth and enrichment of their lives
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