Whether suffering from pain, arthritis, allergies, skin conditions, high blood pressure...mind/body behavioral medicine can make you feel better and reduce your symptoms, without side effects.  Treatments are ideal alternatives to invasive procedures and pain medications.

   Dr. Maureen McSweeney, a counseling psychologist, specializes in pain management and symptom relief via mind-body techniques:

• relaxation techniques

• hypnosis

• meditation

• biofeedback

• guided imagery

• art therapy

• Energy Psychology (Emotional Freedom Technique and Tapas Acupressure technique)

• Integrative Spirituality and Science in Psychotherapy and Healing

• treatment of pain and stress for visual and performing artists

   In full-time independent practice, Dr. McSweeney readily coordinates treatment with physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and other health professionals for comprehensive care of their patients.

   Dr. McSweeney is a resource for professionals as well as for patients and their families, as a consultant and as a workshop presenter.  Dr. McSweeney's recent workshops and persentations include "Beginner's Mind: Meditation for Stress Reduction" in 2007.  This three-part workshop included training in concentration, mindfulness, and loving kindness meditations.  She gave a presentation for the Financial Women's Association entitled "Stress Reduction for Health Enhancement" in 2007.  She offered "Power of the Mind: Self-Hypnosis for Health Enhancement," and "Meditation: A Tool for Stress Reduction" in 2006.  All presentations and workshops were held at the Hospital for Special Surgery's Integrative Care Center in New York City.
 

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