At Ellen Cullen OT, PLLC, I empower individuals to take charge of their journeys. Through targeted occupational therapy, I cultivate vital skills to help you thrive. In addition to providing CBIT services for individuals of all ages, I have specialized training as an AOTA Board-Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist (BCP credential) in Rochester, NY and New York State (telehealth) with extensive experience delivering evidence-based OT services.

I am a certified CBIT provider who provides Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) for children, adolescents, and adults with Tourette Syndrome in Rochester, NY and New York State (telehealth).

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) for Tourette Syndrome is a brief, 8—to 14-session therapy that has been proven effective at reducing tics for approximately 60% of persons who try it. CBIT focuses on making changes in your lifestyle and directly targeting your tics, one tic at a time. It is appropriate for children (age 8+), teens, and adults.

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) Guide - Tourette Association of America

CDC-Tics and Tourette Syndrome

Role of Occupational Therapist

As an occupational therapist with specialized training, I am uniquely qualified to address tics through a holistic, values and purpose-driven approach. In my practice, I specialize in using a psychodynamic framework to address the unique needs of individuals with Tourette Syndrome, tic disorders, and challenges with flexibility of thinking and executive functioning. My approach utilizes various evidence-based therapies, tailored to individual needs, including Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), Cognitive Psychophysiological (CoPs) treatment for tics, within an occupational therapy practice framework.