About Dr. Cullen
Dr. Cullen is a highly experienced occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience across a variety of treatment settings. She is a New York State Licensed and National Board-Certified Occupational Therapist. Dr. Cullen holds a BS in Occupational Therapy from the University of Buffalo, MS in Human Development from the University of Rochester, and a PP-OTD from Bay Path University. She is AOTA Board-Certified in Pediatrics (BCP), and CBIT-certified, and has served as a fieldwork educator, adjunct professor, human-centered design consultant, school-based OT, and program advisory board member. She has presented her doctoral work at several state and national conferences.
Dr. Cullen also owns JustGrowPlay, LLC, a company that provides design consultation and produces products that enhance health and function through play.
Our Mission
At Ellen Cullen OT, PLLC, our mission is to empower individuals of all ages to thrive in their daily lives by providing personalized, evidence-based occupational therapy. Through the integration of occupational formulation and, for our clients with Tourette Syndrome, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) and CoPs (Cognitive Psychophysiological Intervention for Tics), we help clients uncover the root causes of dysregulation, enabling them to achieve greater self-regulation, confidence, and independence. We are committed to fostering meaningful change, supporting families, and collaborating with professionals to create lasting, positive outcomes for every client we serve. Our approach is grounded in the belief that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and that every individual deserves to reach their fullest potential.
Our Vision
Imagine a community where every individual, regardless of age, confidently navigates life’s challenges with ease and resilience. At Ellen Cullen OT, PLLC, our clients-whether school-age students or adults-are thriving in their daily activities, empowered by the tools and strategies we provide through occupational formulation, grounded in the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Picture parents watching their children tackle daily routines with newfound self-regulation, teachers and students collaborating effortlessly to reach their goals, and adults living free of limitations caused by dysregulation or tics.
In this future, our innovative, individualized approach-built on occupational formulation and MOHO, and enhanced by Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) and Cognitive Psychophysiological Intervention for Tics (CoPs) for clients with Tourette Syndrome-has transformed lives. Families and medical professionals alike trust our practice as a go-to resource for scientifically grounded, effective interventions. Every session feels like a step toward greater independence, with each client’s unique needs at the heart of our work.
We envision a world where emotional and behavioral challenges are seen not just as obstacles, but as opportunities for growth and change. Through this holistic, client-centered approach, we empower individuals to not only understand their occupations but to embrace them fully, unlocking their true potential and living a life of greater confidence, purpose, and well-being.