Dr. Elena Ruiz, PsyD
Clinical psychologist · FounderElena opened Stillwater in 2014 after a decade in hospital psychiatry. She works gently with anxiety and trauma using EMDR and CBT.
In person & video · English / Spanish
A practice built on listening.
Stillwater began in 2014 with one therapist, one green sofa and a simple idea: therapy should feel unhurried, human and within reach.
Our story
Fewer clients, more attention
Dr. Elena Ruiz left hospital psychiatry wanting to offer the kind of care she wished her own patients could find: longer relationships, real follow-up, and therapists who aren’t rushed.
Today we are six clinicians with different training and one shared rule: we only take on clients we believe we can genuinely help. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll help you find someone who is.
- All clinicians licensed in Oregon, with weekly peer consultation
- 25% of appointments reserved for sliding-scale fees
- LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed and culturally responsive
The team
Meet our therapists
Each clinician offers a free 15-minute call so you can get a feel for them before booking.
David Okafor, LMFT
Couples & family therapistTwenty years of helping couples argue less and listen more. Level 3 Gottman-trained, endlessly patient, quietly funny.
In person & video · English
Claire Whitmore, LCSW
Therapist · Grief & life transitionsClaire supports people through loss, new parenthood and big change, with warmth and room for whatever you bring.
Video only · English
Jonah Reyes, LPC
Therapist · Depression & men’s healthJonah uses Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to help people find their footing when low mood or burnout takes hold.
In person & video · English / Spanish
Amara Lewis, LMHC
Therapist · Teens & young adultsAmara works with teens and young adults on anxiety, identity and school stress, and is an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients.
In person & video · English
Marcus Hale, PhD
Psychologist · Trauma & veteransA former Army psychologist, Marcus specialises in trauma and PTSD using Cognitive Processing Therapy and somatic tools.
Video only · English
What we value
Three promises we keep
Pace, not pressure
You decide what to talk about and when. There is no “right” amount of progress.
Evidence, with heart
CBT, ACT, EMDR and Gottman methods, delivered by people who actually like people.
Honest about fit
If someone else would serve you better, we’ll say so and refer you warmly.
The rooms
Daylight, plants and quiet
Whenever you’re ready
Begin with a free 15-minute call.
Talk with our intake coordinator, ask anything, and we’ll suggest the therapist who fits you best. No forms, no pressure.