For two decades, Ellenhorn has been a maverick force in mental health care—pioneering humane, whole-person approaches that prioritize dignity as the foundation of healing.…
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October 2, 2025
“Holding” was first described by Winnicott, a British physician, in the 1940s and 1950s. And to this day, physicians use their training and skills…
September 12, 2025
In the second session of the Rebuilding Purposeful Lives Series, Dr. Ellenhorn discusses “Fear of Hope”. The result of hoping and then experiencing deep…
July 29, 2025
Ellenhorn partnered with Gould Farm in the summer of 2025 to host our Second Annual Psychosis Care and Connection Roundtable Retreat. This gathering brought together…
July 23, 2025
In this talk, Dr. Ellenhorn argues that the term “co-occurring” for simultaneous substance abuse and mental health issues is often a misnomer. In its…
July 23, 2025
Leaders in mental health organizations play a crucial role not only in managing teams but also in fostering psychologically safe environments that support both…
May 7, 2025
Ellenhorn partnered with Mentalizing Initiative, Silver Hill, and the Lindner Center of Hope to present a six-part webinar series that offered a comprehensive exploration…
April 9, 2025
Presented by Ross Ellenhorn on March 19, 2025 for Silver Hill Hospital as part of their 5-week “Treasure of Ordinary Psychotherapy” webinar series
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March 12, 2025
“There is something about practicing creativity—making mistakes, goofing around, getting curious, building something with somebody, taking risks in a regular way—that is really helpful.…
January 14, 2025
In this webinar, we cover the theoretical background of mentalization, explore the why, how, and who of mentalizing, and provide practical and clinical examples.…
September 13, 2024
There’s no denying it: College can be tough. And when mental-health concerns get in the way of everyday success, many young adults subsequently experience…
August 13, 2024
On July 26, 2024, Ellenhorn hosted the 8th Annual Shifting the Addiction Paradigm conference at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. This year’s…
July 23, 2024
Discover how AMBIT transforms treatment at Ellenhorn in our interview with Director Shelly Simpson. Learn about the benefits for both teams and clients. What…
June 29, 2024
On June 7, 2024, Ellenhorn, alongside Gould Farm and The Austen Riggs Center, hosted the First Annual Residential and Community Treatment of Psychosis Roundtable…
June 28, 2024
Ross Ellenhorn, founder and CEO of Ellenhorn, reflects on the recent “Residential and Community Treatment of Psychosis” Roundtable Retreat. This event gathered professionals passionate…
June 28, 2024
On June 27, 2024 Ellenhorn hosted this presentation as part of our New Perspectives series. This presentation delves into the critical significance of building…
April 26, 2024
With Zoi Andalcio, LMHC What does it mean to practice with an intentional harm reduction orientation? You might have heard about harm reduction popularly…
April 25, 2024
In the realm of mental-health treatment, innovative approaches often emerge from unexpected corners of the world. Open Dialogue, which originated at Keropudas Hospital in…
March 4, 2024
Mentalizing is the imaginative act of making sense of the actions of oneself and others on the basis of intentional mental states such as…
February 15, 2024
There are as many wilderness approaches as there are wilderness programs. What binds them together is not simply their innovations in the area of…
February 1, 2024
Clinical assessments are the gold standard for comprehensive psychiatric assessments. Unlike many of the assessments provided today that are conducted prior to treatment, Ellenhorn’s…
January 30, 2024
Ellenhorn kicked off our 2024 New Perspectives on Treatment Series with a talk by Ross Ellenhorn. The human experience of being held is not…
November 21, 2023
Written by Ellenhorn NY PACT Peer Specialist, Tony Muñoz-Hilliard Peer support, often known as mutual aid, has an enduring history that spans generations. It’s…
November 2, 2023
The erosion of social trust directly impacts mental health care, yet creating trust in psychotherapy is useful only to the extent that it generalizes…
October 16, 2023
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Community Mental Health Act, we reflect on its profound influence on mental health care in the…
July 6, 2023
Ellenhorn hosted the 6th Annual Shifting The Addiction Paradigm conference on June 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. Our focus was on the current…
June 30, 2023
As Pride Month nears its end, we at Ellenhorn would like to take a moment to acknowledge the injustices that surround the LGBTQ+ community,…
June 1, 2023
A history of marginalization, high-risk addictive behavior and trauma undeniably impact a person’s social cognitions. This talk focuses specifically on the LGBTQ+ population, explores…
February 1, 2023
Ellenhorn kicked off our 2023 New Perspectives on Treatment Series Feb. 1 with a talk by founder and CEO Ross Ellenhorn, LICSW, Ph.D. There…
December 1, 2022
What is curiosity? What role does it play in mental health and illness? How can curiosity be undermined by trauma and psychopathology? This presentation…
November 28, 2022
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Dori Hutchinson Sc.D. to talk about the importance of purpose when recovering from mental…
October 19, 2022
In 1955 author Crockett Johnson introduced one of the world’s most beloved and enduring young adventurers, Harold and his purple crayon. In the decades…
September 22, 2022
On September 22, 2022, Ellenhorn hosted the fourth in our 2022 New Perspectives on Treatment series entitled, “Facilitating Curiosity Through Reflecting and Active Listening”…
September 19, 2022
Written by Nicole Mensinger I used to use alcohol to deal with every emotion in my life. If I was happy, I drank. If…
September 13, 2022
By Megan Weichnik, CPS Hey Meg, I’m sending this to you because I now realize that there are some things that would have been…
August 31, 2022
Today, August 31, Ellenhorn joins the rest of the world in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to reflect on those who have…
August 17, 2022
In October 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed the Community Mental Health Act, which was a pivotal event in the lives of individuals who…
June 28, 2022
On June 23, 2022 Ellenhorn alongside the Menninger Clinic hosted “The Crowning Fortune of Purpose,” a community integration conference focused on helping individuals appreciate…
June 6, 2022
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Alejandro Chaoul to talk about mind, body and spirit work as well as how…
May 31, 2022
As we reach the end of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we at Ellenhorn are reflecting on the ways providers of mental health treatment have the power to…
May 2, 2022
On May 2, 2022, Ellenhorn hosted the second of five talks in our 2022 New Perspectives on treatment series. This presentation was done by…
April 26, 2022
On April 1, 2022, Ellenhorn and the Menninger Clinic partnered to put on Shifting the Addiction Paradigm – a hybrid virtual/in-person conference aiding the…
April 12, 2022
PACT Support at Ellenhorn Ellenhorn, the most robust community-integration program in the United States, serves each client in their own home or community via…
February 23, 2022
Can you think of anything more curative than to be witnessed in your unique and original existence by a careful and inquisitive other? It’s…
January 20, 2022
January is Mental Wellness Month, which is an excellent place to start. The World Health Organization defines mental wellness as “a state of well-being…
January 20, 2022
Since March 2020, we have been navigating an unpredictable, delicate, and always changing landscape due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While this has presented…
September 23, 2021
At Ellenhorn, we believe that growth, healing and recovery are all improvisational events, i.e., processes that we cannot predict, but could easily stifle should…
September 23, 2021
Ellenhorn New York is happy to introduce our new National Director of Referral Relations: David Werbeck. Dave, a native of Seattle, spent the past…
March 31, 2021
At Ellenhorn, we believe that staying connected to the world is central to an individual getting better. We recognize that we cannot treat an…
August 6, 2020
We all make assumptions about race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity and sexual orientation…which can harden into certainties…then fear. How can Mentalization prevent or undo…
February 20, 2020
Dr. Clinton’s psychiatric training was at Harvard University’s Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. While there, he spent his final year focused on mood…
February 13, 2020
Dr. Christina Brezing works collaboratively with her clients to achieve their individual goals by developing personalized treatment strategies and integrating the latest evidence-based care.…
January 9, 2020
Ian Collins is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over a decade of experience treating adolescents and adults for symptoms of severe…
January 9, 2020
Dicla is a rehabilitation counselor with more than 25 years experience working with people experiencing extreme states of mind. After earning a BA from…
September 23, 2019
Hope is the key driver of personal change. Hope enables us to take action toward a goal and to trust that we can keep…
June 19, 2019
If you’ve had the daunting task of locating and accessing mental health treatment for yourself or a loved one, you likely have first-hand knowledge…
February 19, 2019
In early February 2019, Dave Dionisio, LMHC did an interview with Emma Bragdon of the Integrative Mental Health University. As a Spiritual Emergence Coach, Dave talked…
February 13, 2019
Responding to “Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness Through Music” by Michele C. Hollow on January 29, 2019. Music has been used as a…
February 13, 2019
Cait was sixteen when her brother Jay left for college. They always had a very close relationship. During their childhood they would spend time…
January 17, 2019
When you think about substance use treatment many people often think about many of the traditional ways of treatment. One of the older techniques…
December 11, 2018
It’s December and the holiday season is swinging into full gear. While we are racing against time to prepare for holiday gatherings and buying…
November 26, 2018
Ellenhorn founder and CEO, Ross Ellenhorn, PhD, has been quoted as an expert in the recent Psychology today article titled “Tangled in Turmoil” by…
September 10, 2018
Drama therapy is an expressive form of psychotherapy where imagination is prioritized, spontaneity unlocks the hidden realm of the unconscious, and the client is…
July 30, 2018
On July 23rd, 2018, Laurie Damsky, PMHNP, appeared as a guest on Recovery X with Dan Sevingy. Laurie and Dan talk about what Ellenhorn…
July 16, 2018
“Over five years ago, Brad Kennedy and I founded The Association for Community Integration Programs (A4CIP) because we saw a critical lack of resources…
April 19, 2018
While we take a client-centered approach to addictions at Ellenhorn, we are also keenly aware that we are treating an individual who is part…
November 29, 2017
Ellenhorn is pleased to announce a year-long series of talks investigating collaborative approaches to treatment, the science behind collaboration, the research on its effectiveness…
November 21, 2017
Drama therapy refers to the use of theatrical techniques to promote healing, foster change, and develop personal growth and well being. It is often…
October 17, 2017
On September 9th, Dr. Ellenhorn gave a talk at the Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders to a room filled beyond capacity. Titled, “‘Readiness’…
July 5, 2017
The experience of having a mental illness is often isolating. This isolation occurs for various reasons – whether repeated hospitalization resulting in a person…
May 22, 2017
The following video was taken at the first of an annual conference on Attachment & Addiction hosted by Ellenhorn and Psych Garden.
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April 14, 2017
“Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” – Pablo Picasso As an adult, it becomes harder…
April 6, 2017
Since childhood, I’ve always been active, participating in just about every sport, including soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, baseball, and tennis. Many of my athletic experiences…
March 20, 2017
There are literally millions of articles on the web about yoga and its benefits. These include increased well-being and self-esteem, improved physical health and…
February 15, 2017
What a history-making year 2016 turned out to be. Just turn on the television, open up an online news portal or pick up a…
February 7, 2017
For around five years I have been facilitating discussion groups for individuals who are seeking to know more about spirituality. I like to think…
December 9, 2016
For many years, substance use disorders and mental illness were generally construed as issues that were best treated separately. It was common that patients…
December 6, 2016
Over a decade ago, while in psychiatry residency training, I’d put long days in at the hospital and counsel people on self-care with the…
November 10, 2016
Picture it. You’re driving in your car down a long stretch of open highway with the windows down on a warm, pleasant day. The…
October 31, 2016
For many, starting a mindfulness practice can be daunting. Mindfulness asks you to be present, practice with regularity, dedicate time, and set a commitment…
October 26, 2016
Upon landing in LA, the odds looked good for the weekend forecast – bright and sunny. Yet, here I was, looking forward to spending…
October 24, 2016
Last week, Ross sat down with Mental Health News Radio host, Kristen Walker, to talk about the importance of the social experience when it…
October 4, 2016
Addiction in the US is a growing epidemic. Everyday there are blotter reports of drug arrests in small towns, overdoses photographed and posted on…