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.  To watch an interview with her on WebMD, about living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and conquering RA pain with your mind, click here.

    Dr. McSweeney's workshops and presentations include the following at the Hospital for Special Surgery's Integrative Care Center in New York City.

• "Beginner's Mind: Meditation for Stress Reduction."  This three-part workshop provides training in concentration, mindfulness, and loving kindness meditations. 
• "Stress Reduction for Health Enhancement," a workshop that was presented for the Financial Women's Association. 
• "Power of the Mind: Self-Hypnosis for Health Enhancement," and "Meditation: A Tool for Stress Reduction."

She also is available for presentations for your organization or group.
 

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