Verified by Psychology Today

Traci Stein Ph.D., MPH

About

Traci Stein, PhD, MPH, is a health psychologist and award-winning author, who is ASCH-certified in clinical hypnosis. She is the former Director of Integrative Medicine in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University, teaches Columbia University doctoral students about how to integrate mental and physical healthcare, and is fellowship-trained in pain management. She is also core faculty member at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her work has integrated complementary/alternative therapies, including biofeedback, hypnosis, and mindfulness, into clinical practice with adults and children.

Dr. Stein has spoken extensively about a wide range of wellness topics, including complementary medicine, managing chronic pain, hypnosis, and intution, as well as about relationships. She been quoted or featured in publications including, "O, The Oprah Magazine," "Health," "Woman's Day," "Shape.com," in Redbook, WomensHealth.com, and many more. Dr. Stein has been also been interviewed on a variety of local and syndicated radio programs and podcasts, including on RadioMDs "Talk Healthy Today" and "Mindful Medicine," on the iTunes top-rated "Smart People" podcast, and on "Maryanne Live" with Maryanne Comaroto, to name a few.

Dr. Stein received her PhD in clinical psychology from Columbia University and an MPH in community health education from New York University. She also earned a dual bachelor of science in psychology and illustration photography from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse Universtiy. Dr. Stein is the creator of popular guided self-hypnosis audio programs on topics including healthy self-esteem, sleep, mindfulness, self-compassion, conquering procrastination, changing habits, and achieving a healthy weight and body image, developing intuition, and letting go of unhealthy relationships. These are available at iTunes, on Amazon.com, and via HealthJourneys.com.

Dr. Stein's book, "The Everything Guide to Integrative Pain Management," has won both a Nautilus Book Award (Silver) and an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award (Silver). Her passionate commitment to mind-body healing has spanned two decades.

For more information, follow her on Facebook or Twitter: @DrTraciStein, or visit her website (www.DrTraciStein.com).

Books by Traci Stein Ph.D., MPH
Recent Posts
Gardening is Mind-Body Medicine
What's one way to heal your mind, body, and the planet? Gardening. This age-old activity has been shown to ease depression and anxiety, help you get fit, and allow you to stay connected.
Racism and Violence Are Not New and Won't Change Until We Do

Racially motivated violence, police brutality, and white privilege are real and destroying America. To heal it, we must wake up, speak up, and come together.

Racially motivated violence, police brutality, and white privilege are real and destroying America. To heal it, we must wake up, speak up, and come together.

Nature Imagery May Alleviate Anxiety

World events like the coronavirus can spike anxiety. Being in nature has been shown to decrease anxiety. Guided imagery can bring nature to you.

World events like the coronavirus can spike anxiety. Being in nature has been shown to decrease anxiety. Guided imagery can bring nature to you.

Are Holidays with the In-laws a Pain in the Gut?

That malaise you've noticed after each Christmas with your in-laws? It's not all in your head. The proof is in the poop.

That malaise you've noticed after each Christmas with your in-laws? It's not all in your head. The proof is in the poop.

The Magic of the Mantra, 'Perfect? No. Better? Yes.'

Struggling with perfectionism? Having high standards is one thing, but attachment to perfection almost invariably leads to suffering. A simple mantra can help set you free.

Struggling with perfectionism? Having high standards is one thing, but attachment to perfection almost invariably leads to suffering. A simple mantra can help set you free.

Is Facebook the Place to Talk About Your Breakup?

Should you post about your breakup, an illness, or a friend's suicide? Facebook connects billions of people, but for some things, it may be better to seek support offline.

Should you post about your breakup, an illness, or a friend's suicide? Facebook connects billions of people, but for some things, it may be better to seek support offline.

Teletherapy-Hypnosis May Help Ease IBS Symptoms

A new study has found that Skype-delivered hypnosis may be effective for easing the physical and emotional symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

A new study has found that Skype-delivered hypnosis may be effective for easing the physical and emotional symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.