Meet the Stillpoint Therapy Collective Team: Compassionate, Relational Care

At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, we know that healing doesn’t happen in isolation; it happens in relationship. Whether you're working through trauma, navigating a life transition, feeling stuck in old patterns, or seeking queer-affirming therapy, you don’t have to do it alone. Our team of therapists is here to support you with care, presence, and a deep respect for your lived experience.

Ellen Ottman, LMFT founded Stillpoint in response to a need for therapy spaces that center connection, depth, and social justice values. Our team brings diverse perspectives and specialties, but we share a commitment to warm, collaborative, trauma-informed care. We offer sliding scale therapy options to help make care more accessible, and we’re happy to match you with a therapist who feels like the right fit.

Ellen Ottman, Founder, LMFT #124702

Ellen has advanced training in somatic trauma work. She supports adults navigating trauma, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and the journey of learning to trust themselves more fully. Ellen’s approach is relational, body-centered, and grounded in the belief that healing happens when we feel truly seen. She is based in Los Angeles and offers virtual therapy anywhere in California.

Specialties: somatic therapy, trauma, sexual trauma, LGBTQIA+ clients, burnout, nervous system healing, ketamine-assisted therapy

Annie Patyk, AMFT #148824

Annie offers trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples navigating stress, emotional overwhelm, perfectionism, and relationship challenges. She helps clients explore long-held patterns with compassion and build more sustainable ways of living and relating. Annie is based in San Francisco & offers virtual therapy anywhere in California.

Specialties: perfectionism, anxiety, relationships, young adults, people-pleasing, couples therapy

Michael Boykin, AMFT #143478, APCC #15407

Michael brings a grounded, relational presence to his work with clients. He offers thoughtful support for those moving through trauma, life transitions, and identity questions, creating a space where growth and clarity can unfold. He is particularly passionate about working with Black, Indigenous, and POC men. He offers in-person sessions in San Francisco and virtual sessions anywhere in California.

Specialties: trauma therapy, identity exploration, men’s issues, depression, life transitions, anxiety support, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy

Amy Toig, AMFT #147414

Amy provides warm, client-centered therapy for individuals working through anxiety, trauma, and questions of self-worth. She supports clients in reconnecting with their inner wisdom and moving toward healing that feels authentic and embodied. Amy blends relational, attachment, and somatic approaches in her work with individuals and couples. She offers ecotherapy sessions in-person in San Francisco and virtual sessions anywhere in California.

Specialties: anxiety therapy, trauma recovery, self-esteem, identity work, chronic illness and pain

Bayley Avezedo, AMFT #140730

Bayley specializes in working with college students, young professionals, and LGBTQIA+ clients navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, and identity exploration. Her affirming, collaborative approach helps clients build self-trust and resilience. Bayley is based in San Francisco & offers virtual therapy anywhere in California.

Specialties: LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, sex-positive therapy

Jen Ottman, AMFT #153153

Jen supports high-achieving adults and couples facing stress, relationship issues, and self-worth challenges. She helps clients uncover the deeper patterns behind burnout, perfectionism, and disconnection and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Jen offers in-person therapy in Santa Monica and virtual therapy anywhere in California.

Specialties: stress, burnout, anxiety, life transitions, couples therapy, men’s issues,

Kara Sunwell, AMFT #149166

Kara offers gentle, somatic therapy rooted in the Hakomi method, supporting clients through trauma, anxiety, and life changes. She helps people slow down, tune in, and explore what’s beneath the surface with compassion and care. Kara is based in Los Angeles & offers virtual therapy anywhere in California.

Specialties: somatic therapy, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, mindfulness-based therapy

At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, we’re committed to providing thoughtful, inclusive, and relational therapy that centers your lived experience. Whether you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, identity, or relationship struggles, our team is here to meet you with care.

Ready to get started? Contact us to schedule a free consultation and find the therapist who feels like the right fit for you.