Hi, I'm Adrienne Scharnhorst, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. My journey in mental health began as a volunteer crisis counselor for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence while I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis.

Afterward, I worked in acute psychiatric hospitals and community mental health settings before obtaining my Master’s degree in Child, Marriage, and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix, Sacramento. To further expand my skills, I trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), perinatal mood disorders through Postpartum Support International (PSI), and Systematic Affair Recovery Therapy (SART) under Dr. Talal Alsaleem, PsyD, LMFT.

I also have experience working with substance abuse, veterans, and individuals in kink and polyamorous relationships. I enjoy working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families of all kinds.

My approach to treatment focuses on helping clients build on their inner strengths while learning new skills. I believe everyone’s healing journey is unique, so I encourage my clients to work as collaborative partners in the therapeutic process.

You can expect to be guided through self-examination, creative expression, and, at times, be gently challenged to step outside of your comfort zone. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and experiences as you heal and grow.

AMFT #124654
Supervised by: Jennah Childs, LMFT #121401