Emily Cullen, MD

Dr. Cullen is double board-certified in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. She received her medical degree from The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University where she was awarded the James Mathis award for demonstrating dedication to the mental health and wellbeing of her patients. She completed her general psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). 

During training at MUSC she worked in various specialty clinics including a PTSD clinic at the VA hospital, a sleep disorders clinic and a reproductive psychiatry clinic. She was also an active member of the Resident Education Committee and served as chief fellow during her final year of child fellowship. Dr. Cullen has instructed medical students, residents and fellows at both MUSC, as an assistant professor, and at the University of South Carolina. 

Since completing her training Dr. Cullen has worked with all ages from preschoolers to geriatric, in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, emergency psychiatry and telepsychiatry. She is helping to improve access to psychiatrists in remote settings through the SC Department of Mental Health’s Emergency Telepsychiatry program. She also provides assessments and treatment recommendations for complicated and high-risk patients in the custody of various state-run programs through the state’s Interagency Consult Service. 

Dr. Cullen believes in a collaborative approach to patient care, with the goal of developing treatment plans focusing on evidence-based therapeutic modalities and medication management when appropriate. Her interests include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness-based practices. Dr. Cullen is dedicated to helping children, adolescents and adults through their treatment journey.

Dr. Cullen is available through virtual appointments only.