Stephanie Wolfe, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist CA (PSY29136) NV(PY1155)

Education and Licensure: Dr.Stephanie Wolfe earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to her clinical work, she earned a Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree from University of Texas, San Antonio. Her internships were in community mental health and residential rehabilitation. She is currently licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of California.

Specialty: Dr. Wolfe’s specialty is in providing evidenced-based treatment to groups and families. Specifically, she has extensive training and experience in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and has been developing DBT related training programs for clinical and corporate environments. Her work involves using DBT and elements of attachment and psycho-dynamic therapies to treat a variety of issues including relationship difficulties, family problems, women’s issues, addiction, stress/anxiety, and depression.

Personal: In her free time, Stephanie enjoys traveling, running, cycling, cooking and spending time with family and friends. As a Texas native, she also enjoys football season.

Philosophy: “Therapy is not always about ‘fixing’ a problem. Sometimes, it is about learning how to work with the problem by creating awareness, strengthening insight, developing skills or broadening skills you already have. It is a joint effort between the therapist and the client, working together, to impact change and bring balance to what may otherwise feel out of control.”

Gladys Llamas, MA

Psychotherapist LMFT 105674

Education and Licensure: Gladys Llamas earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Orange County. Prior to graduate school, Gladys received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at California State University, Long Beach. Her clinical experience predominantly involves working in community-based mental health organizations and residential settings. She is currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California.

Specialty: Gladys’s specialty involves working with adolescents and families through evidence- and strength-based treatment approaches, which include concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, and Functional Family Therapy (FFT). Gladys also incorporates family systems and psycho-dynamic theory in her work to treat a variety of clinical issues related to emotional distress, relationship difficulties and maladaptive coping.

Personal: Gladys enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her maltipoo Rocko, who you may meet in the office one day. She also enjoys yoga, meditation, leisure reading, cooking, refinishing furniture, interior decorating, and getting a daily dose of natural vitamin D.

Philosophy: “Without vulnerability, there is no growth. Sometimes our ‘own stuff’ influenced by family generations and personal experiences get in the way of our healing. It is intuitive for us to defend against such vulnerabilities for protection and at the same time such defenses do an outstanding job of stunting our growth. Where’s the balance? This is the reason I believe therapy is about creating a safe environment where one can feel comfortable to show their true selves, while also challenging the parts that seem to perpetuate this cycle of stuck-ness.”

Traci Wilson, MA

Psychotherapist LMFT #135711

Education and Licensure: Traci Wilson earned her Master of Arts in Marital Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. Prior to graduate school, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. During her Master’s program, Traci worked in residential substance abuse treatment and has previous experience working in non-profit settings.

 Specialty: Traci’s specialty includes working with transitional-aged youth (18-25), adults and couples through a systemic lens, including narrative therapy and internal family systems (IFS). She has completed parts 1 & 2 of EMDR training, as well as training in Complicated Grief Therapy. Traci incorporates mindfulness and exploration of psycho-somatic connections with clients working through a variety of issues including grief, trauma, relational issues and anxiety. 

 Personal: Traci loves spending time with her friends and family, especially her niece and nephew. She is often found walking her dog, Rowdy, around San Diego while listening to an audiobook or podcast. She loves yoga, baseball, reading and finding any reason to be outside. 

 Philosophy: ‘Life experiences can impact us in surprising, often difficult, and even traumatic ways leaving us feeling out of touch with ourselves and those around us. We all have a desire to feel understood, and that journey often begins within ourselves. My goal in therapy is to create a space where clients feel heard and safe while they explore deeper into who they are and begin to wrestle with the question “where do I go from here?”. It is my intention that our time together encourages reconnection, hope and healing in yourself and your relationships.’