Therapy & Mental Wellness
You deserve a space where you feel truly seen. At Solace Collective, we offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for women navigating life's most complex seasons.
Who We Are
Solace Collective was founded on a simple belief: that every person deserves therapy that honors their full humanity. We don't do one-size-fits-all. We do deep, genuine, transformative work.
Our therapists bring decades of combined clinical experience alongside a commitment to cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and the kind of radical warmth that makes healing possible.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, identity, or simply a season of not feeling like yourself — we have a path forward, together.
One-on-one sessions that go beneath the surface, tailored entirely to your history, goals, and pace.
→ Learn MoreRebuilding connection and communication for partnerships navigating conflict, transition, or growth.
→ Learn MoreGentle, specialized care for those healing from past wounds — at whatever pace your nervous system needs.
→ Learn MoreRadical Acceptance — You are not broken. You are a whole person who deserves care.
Embodied Wisdom — Your body holds knowledge your mind hasn't yet named.
Cultural Humility — Identity shapes experience. We honor all of yours.
"After years of feeling like I had to hold everything together, Solace finally gave me a place to put it all down. I found my breath again."
"My therapist here changed my life — not by fixing me, but by helping me see I wasn't broken to begin with."
"Couples therapy here saved our marriage. We learned to stop fighting against each other and start fighting for us."
Ready?
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation. No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation about where you are and where you want to go.
Our Story
Solace Collective is a practice built on presence, warmth, and the deep conviction that healing is not only possible — it is your birthright.
Dr. Amara Ellis
Founder & Lead TherapistDr. Amara Ellis founded Solace Collective in 2012 after years of working in community mental health and recognizing a gap: women needed therapy that was not just clinically sound, but deeply human.
She built a practice where no two sessions feel the same — because no two people are. Today, Solace Collective is home to a team of six specialized therapists who share Amara's core vision.
What Drives Us
We lead every session, every interaction, and every policy decision with deep and genuine care for the humans we serve.
Our methods are grounded in research. We continuously learn so our clients benefit from the best the field has to offer.
Identity is complex. We do ongoing work to ensure our practice is antiracist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and accessible.
We're not here to advise you from on high. We walk beside you — and we adapt to what you need at every turn.
Meet the Team
PsyD, Columbia. EMDR-certified. Specializes in complex trauma and high-achieving women.
Specializes in couples, LGBTQ+ affirming care, and life transitions. Somatic-trained.
PhD in Counseling Psychology. Specializes in grief, loss, cultural identity, and midlife change.
Begin
Your therapist is ready to meet you — wherever you are, exactly as you are.
Services
Every service we offer was designed around one question: what does this person actually need to heal?
Your own private space to be honest, raw, and fully yourself. Individual therapy is the core of what we do — tailored, weekly sessions built around your specific goals.
A neutral, warm space for two people who want to understand each other better — and build something stronger together.
For those carrying what shouldn't be carried alone. We use evidence-based trauma modalities in a space that is completely safe, non-judgmental, and slow.
How We Meet
A plant-filled, private sanctuary designed to feel nothing like a clinical office. Parking included.
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions available to all California residents. No commute required.
Half-day and full-day intensive sessions for those ready for accelerated, immersive healing work.
We believe therapy should be accessible. We offer sliding scale options and superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Weekly or biweekly sessions with your assigned therapist. Sliding scale available upon request.
Extended sessions for partnerships. Includes between-session support resources and worksheets.
A relaxed phone call to see if we're the right fit. No pressure, no commitment — just conversation.
Insurance
We are in-network with several major providers and can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Contact us and we'll help you navigate your benefits.
Start Today
All it takes is one first step. We make it easy, warm, and completely pressure-free.
How We Work
Our therapeutic approach weaves together the best evidence-based modalities with the kind of genuine human warmth that makes transformation actually possible.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — an extensively researched method for healing from trauma by reprocessing stuck memories.
Working directly with the body's sensations to release trauma stored in the nervous system — gentle, effective, and deeply restorative.
Cognitive Behavioral and Acceptance-Commitment approaches for rewiring thought patterns and building psychological flexibility.
Understanding the different "parts" of yourself — and learning how to bring them into harmony rather than conflict.
Integrating present-moment awareness and mindfulness-based stress reduction into daily life for lasting emotional regulation.
Research-proven couples intervention focused on deepening friendship, managing conflict, and building shared meaning.
The Journey
A 20-minute phone conversation to explore your needs, answer questions, and see if we're the right fit — zero pressure.
Complete a brief intake form and we'll personally match you with the therapist whose expertise aligns with your goals.
Your first session is about you telling your story at your own pace. No agenda. Just presence and listening.
Together, you and your therapist design a path forward — specific, flexible, and always centered on what you actually want.
Our methods aren't chosen at random — they're backed by decades of research and continuously evaluated for real-world effectiveness.
We publish our own client outcome data annually because we believe you deserve transparency about what works.
Our Lens
Every clinician on our team is trained in trauma-informed care. This means we never push, we always explain, and we understand that what looks like resistance is often wisdom.
We actively do anti-oppression work, seek ongoing education, and ensure our therapeutic language reflects the full diversity of human experience — including yours.
You are the expert on your own life. Our job is to bring curiosity, skill, and support — not to tell you who to be or how to feel.
We recognize that mental health lives in the body as much as the mind. Our approach always makes room for sensation, breath, and somatic awareness.
Book a free consultation and feel what it's like to be truly heard.
Learn & Grow
Articles, practices, tools, and conversations to support you every day — not just on the couch.
Your nervous system is not broken. It's doing exactly what it was designed to do. Here's how to work with it instead of against it — with compassion.
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Ready for More?
When you're ready to go deeper, we're here.
Let's Connect
Reaching out is the hardest part. We promise to make everything after that as warm, clear, and easy as possible.
1240 Westwood Blvd, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 555-0182
hello@solacecollective.com
Our Los Angeles Studio
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Common Questions
It's a 20-minute phone call — casual, warm, and completely pressure-free. You share a little about what's bringing you in, we answer your questions, and we get a sense of whether we're the right fit. No clinical assessments. No commitments.
After your intake form, we personally review your needs and make a thoughtful match recommendation. You're always welcome to meet with more than one therapist before deciding. What matters most is that you feel safe and understood.
We're in-network with Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and Optum. For all other insurance, we provide monthly superbills so you can seek out-of-network reimbursement. We also offer sliding scale fees — please ask.
This varies enormously based on your goals and history. Some clients find significant relief in 3–6 months; others work with us for years. We set goals together and check in regularly to make sure the work is meeting your needs.
Research consistently shows telehealth is equally effective for most concerns. Our secure video platform is easy to use and HIPAA-compliant. Many of our clients prefer it for the convenience — and for the comfort of being in their own space.
So many of our clients have told us that they almost didn't call. That they thought they weren't "bad enough" to need therapy, or that they didn't want to be a bother.
You are not a bother. You are someone who deserves care — and we genuinely cannot wait to meet you.
A 20-minute call. That's all it takes to start. We'll handle the rest with gentleness, expertise, and care.