Community Health Alliance Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Wolfe Gstettenbauer as Director of Behavioral Health

Dr. Wolfe Gstettenbauer’s therapeutic philosophy emphasizes a collaborative approach, where therapists and clients work together.

Community Health Alliance (CHA), the largest federally qualified health center in Northern Nevada serving over 30,000 patients, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Wolfe Gstettenbauer, Psy.D., MA, as the new Director of Behavioral Health. With extensive experience in clinical psychology and a passion for evidence-based treatment, Dr. Wolfe Gstettenbauer will play a pivotal role in advancing CHA’s mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals and families in Northern Nevada.

Dr. Wolfe Gstettenbauer earned her doctorate in clinical psychology with a focus on family therapy from Azusa Pacific University. Her educational background also includes a master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in both Nevada and California, she has gained valuable experience through internships in community mental health and residential rehabilitation settings.

A specialist in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Dr. Wolfe Gstettenbauer brings a wealth of expertise in developing DBT-related training programs for clinical and corporate environments. Her work emphasizes treating relationship difficulties, family issues, women’s health, addiction, and mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Combining DBT with elements of attachment and psychodynamic therapies, she is committed to helping patients build the skills and awareness necessary for long-lasting change.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wolfe Gstettenbauer to our leadership team,” said Community Health Alliance’s CEO Oscar Delgado, MSW, MUP. “Her clinical expertise and dedication to evidence-based practices will be invaluable as we continue to expand our behavioral health services across Washoe County, including our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program, and support the well-being of our community.”

Dr. Wolfe Gstettenbauer’s therapeutic philosophy emphasizes a collaborative approach, where therapists and clients work together to foster awareness, build insight, and develop the tools needed to face life’s challenges. “Therapy is not always about fixing a problem,” she explains. “Sometimes, it’s about learning to work with the problem by building on existing strengths and developing new skills for balance and control.”