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Our Team

Meet the therapists in our Boston office

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Inna Khazan, Ph.D., BCB

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Founder of the Boston Center for Health Psychology and Biofeedback, located in downtown Boston, MA, Dr. Khazan is a licensed clinical psychologist, board certified in biofeedback. She has over 20 years of experience in helping people overcome challenges and improve their health, wellbeing and professional performance. Dr. Khazan is an expert in biofeedback, mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to treatment.

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Dr. Khazan is a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, where she teaches mindfulness and biofeedback, and supervises clinical psychology interns. 

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Dr. Khazan is internationally known as a pioneer in mindfulness-based biofeedback. She is a popular speaker at national and international conferences on the topics of biofeedback and mindfulness. Dr. Khazan has conducted biofeedback and mindfulness trainings for notable institutions in the US and abroad, including the US Navy Special Warfare, US Army Special Forces, and the Stuttgart Opera and Ballet Company.

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Dr. Khazan serves as president of the board of directors for Institute for Meditation of Psychotherapy (IMP), and board member for the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), and Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), where she is currently chair elect.

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Dr. Khazan is the author of numerous publications including her most recent book Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Practical Solutions for Improving Your Health and Performance, published by W. W. Norton and the highly-regarded Clinical Handbook of Biofeedback: A Step-by-Step Guide to Training and Practice with Mindfulness, published by Wiley Blackwell.

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Jenna Hickey, LICSW, BCB

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Jenna Hickey, LICSW, BCB specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, insomnia, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and women’s issues. Jenna is passionate about exploring the complex relationship between mind and body. She is board certified in Biofeedback, a powerful scientifically supported mind-body intervention. Jenna also uses a wide range of interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, to provide the most effective, evidence-based and client-centered care. Jenna’s strengths-based approach is grounded in mindfulness, and focuses on partnering with clients to offer compassionate support throughout the growth process. 

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Prior to joining the team at Boston Center for Health Psychology and Biofeedback, Jenna has worked in inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care, treating a multitude of populations, ranging from young adolescents to older adults. Her clinical experience includes working with clients struggling with mood disorders, substance use, psychotic disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. In recent years, Jenna has specialized in eating disorder treatment, focusing on body image and identity work. 

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Meghan McHaney, DSW, LICSW

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Dr. McHaney is skilled in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, weight management, and other mind-body related conditions. She has completed extensive training and is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and is also adept in other evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. In addition, Dr. McHaney is actively enhancing her expertise through pursuing Board Certification in Biofeedback.

Dr. McHaney is a clinical social worker with over thirteen years of experience, licensed in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She holds a Masters in Social Work from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Doctorate in Social Work Clinical Practice and Leadership from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. 

Prior to relocating to New England and joining Boston Center for Health Psychology and Biofeedback, Dr McHaney helped clients for nine years at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where she became an Assistant Professor of Family & Community Medicine. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. McHaney led trainings and workshops on trauma informed care, taught medical student electives, and contributed to the proposal and implementation of several community focused grants. She co-founded and served as Executive Director of SIU’s Survivor Recovery Center, helping provide survivors of violent crime with psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, mindfulness and yoga classes.

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Jenae Spencer, LMHC, BCB, RYT

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Jenae Spencer, LMHC, BCB, RYT is a therapist licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia, and a 200-hour certified yoga instructor. Since graduating with a Masters in Theology and Masters in Counseling in 2007, Jenae has been passionate about helping people improve their health and wellbeing and regain hope. She believes that the physical, mental, and spiritual bodies are intrinsically connected and incorporates mind/body techniques to treat the whole person. From our Boston office Jenae works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and chronic pain. She is particularly dedicated to helping people heal from the effects of trauma on the body and daily functioning. Jenae also helps people navigate issues with personal and professional relationships, establish and maintain boundaries with difficult people, and adjust to changing life circumstances.

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Jenae is an expert in somatic therapy approaches that include biofeedback, trauma-sensitive yoga, and mindfulness.  She trained at the Trauma Institute in trauma-sensitive yoga, grounded in trauma theory, attachment theory, and neuroscience.  She is Board Certified in Biofeedback by Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and holds a certificate in biofeedback from HeartMath.  She is also trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and incorporates these skills into her therapy services.  Prior to joining Boston Center for Health Psychology and Biofeedback, Jenae has worked in multiple settings that include inpatient psychiatric facilities, in-home family counseling services, and with the US Military as a counselor for active-duty soldiers’ children and families both stateside and abroad.

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Hiring Licensed Psychologists and Social Workers

We are looking to add to the team of therapists at our Boston office. If you are passionate about helping people live better more fulfilled lives, if you are committed to growing and learning as a therapist, and if you interested in joining a non-judgmental, kind, and compassionate team, please email your cover letter and CV/resume to the email address at the top right of this web page. Requirements to apply: 1) Independently licensed as a psychologist, licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), or licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). 2) Experience in mindfulness and/or compassion-based therapy, health psychology, and/or cognitive behavioral therapy. 3) Experience with biofeedback is a plus, but not required (training will be provided). 4) Willingness to work full time (20-25 clinical hours per week), including at least 1 evening.

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Our Approach

We specialize in practical, solution-focused approaches to treatment that have been scientifically shown to be effective. We work with your strengths and internal resources to help you address the difficulties you experience.

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What We Treat

Our therapists provide treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, trauma, chronic pain and other medically related conditions. We also help our clients effectively navigate challenges that come along with relationships, life changes, work-related stress, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting, as well as with general life issues.

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In the Media

We are frequently featured in the news on various topics related to mental health, wellness, and performance excellence.

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