Influential Woman · Mental Health

Ellen Arcamone

Psychotherapist, Bluestone Health, PLLC

New Canaan, CT

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Master's Degree from Columbia University Cert Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Cert Licensed in Connecticut Cert New York Cert And Florida Cert Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Cert Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy Cert Certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Her Story

About Ellen

I have been in the mental health field since the late 90s and have been working in private practice as a psychotherapist for almost 5 years, where I maintain a caseload of about 30 clients. My most notable professional achievement is the work I do with women. In my previous role at Silver Hill Hospital, I ran the women's program there and did the intensive outpatient program for several years, focusing on a whole host of women's issues. I have always had this deep desire to connect with others, to help others, to help people find their way and figure things out. I have always been connected with issues related to women and the struggles that women specifically have in life. I attribute my success to being relatable, attainable, and basically being real.

Quick Facts

IndustryMental Health
Based inNew Canaan, CT
Specialty Women's Issues, Intensive Outpatient Program, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Volunteers with Community consulting and involvement with various community organizations

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Ellen

01What do you attribute your success to?

I can attribute my success to being relatable, attainable, and basically being real. I think that being authentic and genuine in my connections with clients is what has made the difference in my work.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

The best career advice that I have ever received was probably, it's never too late to start something new. This has been a guiding principle for me and has given me the courage to pursue new directions in my career.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

I would say to use your own personal challenges and adversities as tools in helping you connect with others. You can remember that nothing is wasted, even the pain in life, that you can repurpose that and use it for something useful and helpful later on. Repurposing your pain can become one of your greatest assets in this field.

04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

The values most important to me are integrity, honesty, compassion, kindness, and empathy. These values guide both my professional work as a therapist and my personal life, and they are fundamental to how I connect with and help others.

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