Adrianne Pixley

With a passion for addressing current and past trauma, Adrianne Pixley brings a unique and empathetic approach to her work as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Abalance Counseling. Her therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that each individual is the expert in their own life, possessing the strength and ability to create change and healing to become the best version of themselves.

Adrianne's diverse experience spans working with children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's College of California. This solid academic foundation, combined with her internship at Sierra Vista Child and Family Services, has equipped her with the skills to address a wide range of mental health challenges.

During her internship, Adrianne gained valuable experience working with children aged 5-18, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, PTSD, abuse, adjustment issues, school-related stressors, and other trauma-related concerns. This diverse exposure has honed her ability to create tailored treatment plans that cater to each client's unique needs and experiences.

Adrianne's therapeutic approach is collaborative, placing the client in the driver's seat of their healing journey. She strives to create a safe, calming environment that encourages the vulnerability essential to healing. Her toolkit includes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, which she employs to help clients navigate their challenges and work towards positive change.

As a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (License #126023), Adrianne is committed to providing exceptional mental health services. Her dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals with behavioral and emotional challenges aligns perfectly with Abalance Counseling's mission of using up-to-date, evidence-based practices to help clients become more active and productive members of the community.