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The People Behind the Practice

Meet Our Team

Our licensed clinicians bring warmth, expertise, and a shared commitment to your growth.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Founder of Stillwater Therapy with over 10 years of experience specializing in anxiety, trauma, and women's issues.

Anxiety Trauma EMDR
James Okafor

James Okafor

LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Specializes in couples and family dynamics with a focus on communication patterns and attachment-based approaches.

Couples Family Gottman
Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez

LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Brings a warm, culturally responsive approach to therapy with expertise in grief, life transitions, and depression.

Depression Grief CBT
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About Our Clinicians

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Approach & Background

Dr. Mitchell integrates EMDR, somatic experiencing, and psychodynamic therapy to help clients process trauma and manage anxiety. She earned her doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology and completed advanced training in trauma-focused care.

Outside of practice, Dr. Mitchell is an avid trail runner and volunteers with local organizations supporting survivors of domestic violence.

James Okafor

LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Approach & Background

James uses Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples rebuild trust and deepen connection. His work with families draws on structural and narrative approaches to create lasting change in family systems.

James is passionate about reducing the stigma around men's mental health and leads a monthly support group for fathers navigating relationship challenges.

Elena Vasquez

LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Approach & Background

Elena brings a strengths-based, culturally responsive lens to her work with individuals navigating grief, depression, and major life transitions. She is bilingual (English/Spanish) and draws from CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance-based frameworks.

Elena is active in community outreach and regularly provides workshops on stress management and emotional resilience for local nonprofits.

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