Our Therapists
Read about CSAM psychologists’ and therapists' training, backgrounds, and interests.
Jill A. Stoddard, Ph.D.
director
Licensed Psychologist (PSY21852)
Jill Stoddard is passionate about sharing science-backed ideas from psychology to help people thrive. In addition to her role at CSAM, she is a writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning teacher, peer-reviewed ACT trainer, and co-host of the popular Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Dr. Stoddard received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Boston University where she trained at the highly regarded Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (www.bu.edu/anxiety) under the mentorship of Dr. David Barlow and Dr. Stefan Hofmann. She completed an APA accredited internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She specializes in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and related issues and has expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Stoddard also loves coaching people on overcoming obstacles and reaching their personal and professional goals. She is the author of three books, The Big Book of ACT Metaphors: A Practitioner's Guide to Experiential Exercises and Metaphors in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Be Mighty: A Woman’s Guide to Liberation from Anxiety, Worry, and Stress Using Mindfulness and Acceptance, and Imposter No More: Overcome Self Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career. She sees therapy clients in CA via telehealth and also offers virtual personal and professional development coaching nationwide. When she is not seeing clients, writing, speaking, or podcasting, you can find her reading, doing yoga and Pilates, or spending quality time with her friends and family, including her very disobedient French Bulldog, Biggie Smalls. You can learn more about her at www.jillstoddard.com
Michelle Lopez, Ph.D.
associate director
Licensed Psychologist (PSY27118)
Dr. Michelle Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Associate Director of the Center for Stress and Anxiety Management (CSAM). She has extensive training in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She has over a decade of specialized training and experience treating adults who are struggling with generalized anxiety, panic disorder, illness anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and stressful life events. Dr. Lopez is particularly interested in helping clients address problems that interfere with living a meaningful life. She also enjoys working with clients on creating a sense of purpose, establishing and maintaining healthy relationships, cultivating self-compassion, developing and strengthening communication skills, navigating difficult life transitions, and improving overall quality of life. In addition to her passion for working with clients, Dr. Lopez greatly enjoys teaching. She taught undergraduate college courses for nearly 10 years and continues to provide guest lectures and mentor students. In her spare time, Dr. Lopez enjoys reading, exercising, discovering new music, watching documentaries, working on brain teasers, and most of all, spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys time with her precious, clingy canines and tries to teach them to respect boundaries and be more independent.
Terra Fuhr, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist (PSY24017)
Dr. Fuhr received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. She trained in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospitals, forensic settings, university counseling centers, and substance abuse treatment programs. The focus of her clinical training has been providing individual and group therapy, as well as conducting psychological assessments (including neuropsychological, cognitive, personality, and ADHD assessments). Dr. Fuhr completed her APA accredited internship at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, DC. The scope of her career includes substance abuse treatment centers, an intensive outpatient program for depression and anxiety, and private practice. Dr. Fuhr also provides wellness and communication seminars in business and educational settings. She has spent over fifteen years working in private practice, providing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and psychological assessments. She specializes in treating adults with anxiety and mood disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, habit change, and depression. She also works with clients struggling to make difficult life transitions. Dr. Fuhr uses cutting edge techniques to overcome problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Dr. Fuhr is trained in EMDR therapy for trauma and phobias. Therapy is tailored to meet each individual's specific needs and short term goals, as well as help clients build tools for long-term balance and well-being.
Thi Wlodarski, M.S., LMFT
Lead of Child and Family Mental Health
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist #99701
Thi Wlodarski is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Masters in Science with a concentration in Counseling at San Diego State University. She is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. In her clinical practice, she uses evidenced-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has expertise in providing these treatments to both adults and children. Prior to private practice, she has worked at a community counseling center, an outpatient psychiatry, and within school districts. Above all, she believes in a short-term therapy approach - helping you to meet your goals, reducing your symptoms and feeling confident that you have learned life long skills that will help you thrive even after therapy.
Annabelle Mebane, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist #139451
Annabelle earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Developmental Psychology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and her MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, and Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Following her traineeship offering counseling for children in school settings, Annabelle trained for three years under the supervision of CSAM director Dr. Jill Stoddard. In her clinical practice, Annabelle utilizes evidence based practices including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She works with young adults and adults struggling with generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, illness anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, and specific phobias. Annabelle is passionate about helping her clients learn to relate to their pain with increased flexibility and compassion, and enjoys empowering them to engage in their lives from a place of meaning. Annabelle is a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, and her Masters Thesis on ACT, CBT, and Depth Psychology was published on ProQuest.