Dr. Jacqlyn Wax, PsyD

Sunnier Days Psychology — North County San Diego Psychologist | Dr. Jacqlyn Wax, PsyD

Founded in 2024 by Dr. Jacqlyn Wax, PsyD, Sunnier Days Psychology provides evidence-informed, compassionate psychotherapy across the lifespan. Dr. Wax trained at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and holds an M.A. in Sports Psychology from Argosy University. She helps children, teens, adults, and older adults build self-efficacy, improve relationships, and find meaning.

Her approach:

She integrates psychoanalytic insight, Jungian and existential perspectives, person-centered and positive psychology, plus evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques. Clients are supported in a safe, empathetic environment to explore internal dialogue, interpersonal patterns, motivation, and personal growth.

Core services:

• Individual Psychotherapy: integrative work to strengthen self-awareness, purpose, and self-actualization.
• Behavior-Based Therapy (Children, Teens & Adults): CBT + DBT to reframe …thoughts, reduce symptoms, and build healthy coping skills.
• Performance Psychology: strategies to optimize performance, reduce anxiety, and increase engagement for athletes, students, and professionals.
• Health Psychology: focus on the mind–body connection to promote healthy habits, chronic illness coping, and behavior change.

Specializations:

• Anxiety: CBT/DBT-informed treatment to reduce worry, panic, and avoidance.
• Transitional Stages of Life: support through adolescence, career shifts, parenting, aging, and retirement.
• Interpersonal Relationships: improve communication, attachment patterns, and conflict resolution.
• Depression: evidence-based care emphasizing mood regulation, behavioral activation, and rebuilding meaning.

Why choose Sunnier Days Psychology:

• Services for all ages, with telehealth and in-person options available in North County San Diego.

Compassionate, evidence-informed therapy in North County San Diego. Led by Dr. Jacqlyn Wax, PsyD, Sunnier Days Psychology helps individuals of all ages reduce anxiety, recover from depression, navigate life transitions, and improve relationships. Call Today!