Ellen Kessel, PhD
Dr. Ellen Kessel specializes in personality assessment and evidence-based psychotherapy, with particular expertise in measuring and tracking meaningful psychological change. At Silver Hill Hospital, she leads research initiatives focused on advancing measurement-based care and developing innovative approaches to understanding personality dynamics and treatment outcomes.
With extensive experience examining the etiology, course, and treatment of mental health disruptions, Dr. Kessel has explored the intricate interplay of factors shaping developmental pathways and mental health outcomes. Her postdoctoral work at Columbia University Irving Medical Center emphasized the intergenerational transmission of mental health challenges and resilience, highlighting the importance of interventions that break negative cycles and promote family wellness.
Dr. Kessel earned her Ph.D. from Stony Brook University, completed her internship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior, and holds a B.A. from Columbia University. She maintains a private practice treating youth and adults in both Connecticut and New York.