Online in New York
(Online Only)
I am a trauma therapist who works with queer & trans communities; sex workers, poly / ENM, kink / BDSM communities, neurodiverse and disabled communities; and substance users. My approach is informed by my shared identities and experiences with these communities. I work with survivors of Intimate Partner Violence; childhood and adult sexual violence; attachment and complex trauma; hate violence; and police, state, and institutional violence.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Education & Credentials
Elliot Paradis McCullough LCSW
- Male, Non-Binary
- License # 095263
- Licensed in New York
- Practicing Since 2018
Education: Columbia University School of Social Work
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, Trauma Training Program
EMDR and DBT Certified
LGBT Anti-Violence Project
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 250
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer pro bono sessions for letters of support for gender affirming care; letters for asylum, T Visas, and VAWA. Waitlist available for pro bono longterm therapy sessions.
- Out of Network
Elliot Paradis McCullough Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of New York
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy via Zoom
I offer an approach that is trauma-informed and holistic, and grounded in bodily autonomy, liberation, and anti-racism. I am particularly dedicated to those who have been excluded from mainstream therapeutic spaces.
I offer talk therapy, EMDR, DBT, IFS, grief counseling, somatic approaches, and harm reduction counseling, as well as treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and body dysmorphic disorder. I provide letters of support for gender affirming care, and for asylum, VAWA, and T-Visas.