I am a Clinical Psychologist with a doctorate from William James College, specializing in health psychology and behavioral medicine. My passion lies in exploring the powerful connections between mind and body, with particular expertise in psycho-dermatology, pain management, and migraine treatment.
​I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on psychodynamic principles, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mind-body techniques, all while incorporating a strong cross-cultural perspective.
I am especially interested in how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence anxiety and depressive conditions, particularly in the context of relationship dynamics. To address maladaptive behaviors, especially those tied to chronic medical issues, I frequently use clinical hypnosis and biofeedback as part of my therapeutic toolkit.
Before earning my doctorate in the U.S., I completed my first doctorate in Clinical and Community Psychology at the Università di Roma “La Sapienza.” During my time at the Istituto Dermopatico dell’Immacolata, a leading hospital in Italy for skin disorders, I had the privilege of conducting innovative research on the psychological aspects of skin conditions. This experience fueled my dedication to integrating psychology and medicine to improve patient care.
Currently, I supervise doctoral students at Boston Behavioral Medicine and mentor in biofeedback at the Bedford Veterans Administration Medical Center. I am deeply committed to advancing psychological practices, mentoring the next generation of clinicians, and helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
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Main Talks
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October 2021
Online webinar (for IntegralMente), Rome, Italy
Title: Si Guarda ma non si Tocca: Il Corpo in Psicoterapia Online

​August 2019
MASCO (for AllOne Health), Boston MA
Title: The Mind Body Connection

January 2019
Boston University Medical School of Dermatology, Boston MA
Title: Skin Excoriation and Trichotillomania
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December 2016
Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance, Boston, MA
Assessing and Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors
Title: Treating Skin Picking and Hair Pulling

April 2016  
The TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Dallas, TX. 
Titles: 1) Hypnosis for Skin Picking in Adults and Teens. 2) Hypnosis for Trichotillomania in Adults and Teen.

May 2015  
The American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry, 59th Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada. 
Title: The Unconscious Dance of the Brain and Skin:  Understanding Psychodermatology.  

April 2015  
Trichotillomania Learning Center. Annual national conference. Arlington, VA. 
Titles: 1) Hypnosis for Skin Picking in Adults and Teens. 2) Hypnosis for Trichotillomania in Adults and Teen.

July 2014
National Eczema Association. Boston, MA. 
Title: Skin Deep: Mind/Body Programs for Healthy Skin.

June 2014
  National Eczema Association. “Expert of the Month”

April 2014
Trichotillomania Learning Center. Annual national conference, Los Angeles, CA. 
Titles: 1) Hypnosis for hair Pulling. 2) Hypnosis for Skin Picking.




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​Scientific Publications (main)
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        Finore E., (2022). Relationships Give Coherence to Psychological Theories. Rivista di Psicologia Clinica (ISSNe 1828-9363), n. 2/2022 DOI: 10.3280/rpc2-2022oa14834
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         Finore E., (2022). Il tocco e la parola. Il corpo in psicoterapia online. in Pennella A. (a cura di) Si guarda ma non si tocca. Psicoterapia e setting online. Persiani editore. Bologna, pp.111-143 (Title translation: Touch and word. The body in remote psychotherapy). ​

·         Paradisi A, Abeni D, Finore E, Di Pietro C, Sampogna F, Mazzanti C, Pilla MA, Tabolli S. Effect of written emotional disclosure interventions in persons with psoriasis undergoing narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy.   Eur J Dermatol. 2010 Sep-Oct;20(5):599-605. Epub 2010 Jul 7.

·         Finore E.D., Beccarini C., Pennella A. (2007), Il fallimento della Collusione, in Cordella B., Pennella A. R., Costruire l’intervento in psicologia clinica, Edizioni Kappa, Roma, pp.33-42 (Title in english: The failure of the collusion)

 ·         Finore E.D., Andreoli E., Alfani S., Palermi G., Pedicelli C., Paradisi M.  Dermatitis Artefacta in a Child. Pediatric Dermatology, Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Aug 6, 2007, doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2007.00441.x

·         Di Bello F., Finore E.D., Abeni D., Tabolli S., Narrare gli eventi traumatici fa bene alla salute, la tecnica di scrittura di J. Pennebaker. Panorama della Sanità 47, Dicembre 2005 (Title in english: Unfolding traumatic experiences is good for your health, the writing technique of J. Pennebaker)

·         Andreoli E., Finore E.D., Provini A., Palermi G., Fiore A., Rovatti G., Mazzatenta C., Voglino A., Paradisi M.  Dermotics. Classification and Treatment of ten cases. Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. 15, 105-12, 2005

·         Finore E.D. (2004), Interventi psicologici in ospedale: esperienze e riflessioni, in Gasso M., Pennella A. R., Cordella B., Metodologia dell’intervento in psicologia clinica, Carocci editore, Roma, pp.192-203 (Title in english: Psychological interventions in an hospital setting, experiences and reflections)

·         Finore E.D., Grassi R., (2004), Dal singolo al gruppo: indagine sul disastro di Sarno, in Gasso M., Pennella A. R., Cordella B., Metodologia dell’intervento in psicologia clinica, Carocci editore, Roma, pp.203-224 (Title in english: From the individual to the group, analysis of the Sarno disaster).

Scientific posters

·         Andreoli E., Mozzetta A., Finore E.D., Pedicelli C., Angelo C., Foglio Bonda P.G., Paradisi M. EPIDERMOLISI BOLLOSE EREDITARIE: ASPETTI PSICOSOCIALI. Esposto presso  Convegno S.I.D.E.R.P. Roma, Italy. April 2003. Abstract  Pubblication. (Title in english: Hereditary Epidermolisis Bullosa, psychosocial aspects)

·         Andreoli E., Antinone V., Finore E.D., Provini A., Paradisi M., Foglio Bonda  P.G.  Atopic Dermatitis: how does it affect the family?  Esposto presso International Symposium on Atopic Dermatitis.  Roma, Italy. August 2003.   Abstract  Pubblication.

·         Andreoli E., Finore E.D., Cacciaguerra M.G., Paradisi  M. COME I BAMBINI VIVONO LE DERMATOSI  Esposto presso VII Convegno Nazionale- Dermatologia per il Pediatra.  Riccione (RN), Italy. May 2004.   Abstract  Pubblication. (Title in english: How children live with dermatitis)

·         Andreoli E., Finore E.D., G. Palermi, Paradisi M. PSICOSOMATICA IN DERMATOLOGIA PEDIATRICA: 5 CASI  Esposto presso VII Convegno Nazionale- Dermatologia per il Pediatra. Riccione, (RN), Italy May 2004.   Abstract  Pubblication. (Title in english: Psychosomatics in pediatric dermatology)

·         Finore E.D., Andreoli E., Palermi G., Stella P., Paradisi M. patomimia in età pediatrica: presentazione di due casi clinici  Esposto presso VII Convegno Nazionale- Dermatologia per il Pediatra.  Riccione (RN), Italy. May  2004.  Abstract  Pubblication. (Title in english: Dermatitis Artefacta in pediatric age, two clinical cases)    “Primo Miglior Poster” First Prize winner-Best Poster

·         Andreoli E., Finore E.D., Pedicelli C., Angelo C., Paradisi M. hereditary epidermolysis bullosa: psychological charcteristics Esposto presso X World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology,  Roma, July 2004.   Abstract  Pubblication.

·         Andreoli E., Finore E.D., Palermi G., Paradisi M. concerning psychosomatic dermatology Esposto presso X World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology,  Roma, July 2004.   Abstract  Pubblication.

·         Andreoli E., Antinone V.,  Finore E.D., Provini A., Paradisi  M. atopic dermatitis: psychosocial and economic consequences Esposto presso X World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology,  Roma, July 2004.   Abstract  Pubblication.

·         Andreoli E., Antinone V., Finore E.D., Provini A., Paradisi M., Foglio Bonda  P.G.  ATOPIC DERMATITIS: HOW DOES IT AFFECT THE FAMILY?  Esposto presso International Symposium on Atopic Dermatitis.  Roma, August 2003.   Abstract  Pubblication.