Philadelphia-based psychotherapist Ellen Ostroff MSS, MSW maintains a private practice focused on couples and individuals. Her particular areas of focus include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which teaches specific behavioral skills to help individuals deal with mood disorders, and emotionally focused therapy (EFT), a structured form of couples therapy that works with negative communication patterns. Ellen Ostroff is also highly trained and experienced in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which involves bilateral stimulation to reduce negative emotions associated with trauma.

Alongside her private practice work, Ms. Ostroff serves as an administrator with Bloomgarden, Ostroff & Associates, where she handles officer operations, billing, and supervision of administrative assistants. She previously provided outpatient therapy at Renfrew Center in Philadelphia.

A graduate of Boston University, Ms. Ostroff received a bachelor of arts in psychology, followed by a master of science in clinical social work from Bryn Mawr College. In her free time, she enjoys attending local theater and cultural events, running, and practicing mindfulness meditation.