Cullen Elton is a master’s-level clinician with professional experience spanning inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. He previously worked as an inpatient therapist within a medicalized mental health facility and currently serve as a substance use and alcohol therapist, supporting individuals navigating recovery and complex mental health needs. Cullen is a doctoral student at
Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is the author of
Sunrises Over the Hallway, a work grounded in lived experience that examines human connection, stigma, and systemic challenges within institutional mental health care. His work centers on reducing stigma, amplifying clinician self-reflection, and improving care for individuals impacted by inpatient treatment.
