What you are feeling is a deeply human experience and you do not have to carry it by yourself.

About Shari Gauthier, LMFT

I’m an Folsom-based trauma-informed collaborative therapist who specializes in working with teens (age 15+), young adults and adults who are in pain, and need assistance with processing deep emotions to return to their authentic selves.

In my private practice, I bring 15 years of mental health experience to offer you care that is deeply human, authentic, and free of judgment. Outside of therapy, I practice what I teach, leaning into mindfulness to stay grounded and balanced.

I am a collaborative therapist who pulls from a variety of theoretical perspectives including, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior skill integration, Narrative therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and Psychodynamic theory.

A cozy living room with a mint green leather couch decorated with patterned and floral throw pillows, positioned in front of a window with white curtains. To the left, a tall table lamp with a brown base and lampshade. On the right, a black side table with a modern lamp, a decorative box, and a small sculpture. A black TV stand with framed artwork, a small decorative glass container, and a black fan. The area rug has a detailed pattern in dark and light colors. A large wall art piece with a tree design hangs above the TV stand, and another framed picture is near the window.

Therapy with me is…

  • Our sessions will be a place where all emotions are welcome, messiness is encouraged, and there is no judgment, just curiosity.

  • A warm, cozy inviting place where you can set your heavy burdens down.

  • We live in a world that often demands we move fast, but healing cannot be rushed. We will honor your pace, as there is no timeline here, and no expectations.

  • To me, true healing happens when we are fully connected. This means I bring my genuine, human self into our sessions—meeting you with warmth, active collaboration, and an unwavering presence. I am deeply connected to this work because I know how transformative it is to be truly seen and heard without judgment.

Specializing in:

Anxiety

Depression

Grief

Relationship Issues

Stress Management

Teen Therapy

Trauma

Women’s Issues

Young Adults

My Training & Education

  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, LMFT 45358

  • Masters in Marriage, Family Therapy from California State University, Fresno

  • Masters in Counseling, Career emphasis, California State University, Sacramento

  • Advanced Psychotherapy Institute certificate program, Loyola Chicago, currently enrolled, begins October 2026.

  • Clinical Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

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Your needs matter, too.

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