Patricia Coughlin, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Coughlin is a psychologist who works closely with clinicians at the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine.  A licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, she is an expert in short term dynamic psychotherapy.   This technique is especially helpful for identifying mind-body interrelationships that are often present in chronic and acute conditions, and are a hallmark of integrative medicine.  This technique therefore complements the treatment plan of a variety of health problems, such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, depression any illness that can be exacerbated by psychological distress.

Dr. Coughlin received her PhD in clinical psychology from Syracuse University and completed her clinical residency at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. She has held faculty positions at Northwestern University Medical School and Albany Medical College in New York.  As an educator and trainer for short term dynamic psychotherapy, Dr. Coughlin has published two books, one of which is considered a classic in the field.  She also leads training programs for psychologists, psychiatrists and other practitioners both in the United States and internationally.