Improve Chronic Pain outcomes with Evidence Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Boost procedure success, cut opioid burden, and improve
patient satisfaction: all via HIPAA-secure tele-CBT.
Recommended as first line therapy for chronic pain by the CDC.
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Clinical Evidence Snapshot
CBT + usual care reduces opioid dose 18–30 % in 3 months.
18-30%
*McCracken 2024, PainCBT-I improves sleep and pain interference in chronic back pain.
Lower catastrophizing predicts stronger response to epidural steroid and SCS therapy.
Why Refer Patients to MindBody CBT?
Measurable Outcomes
Patients enrolled in our program experience significant pain reduction and increased satisfaction at 3 months.
Telehealth Convenience
HIPAA-secure video visits remove geography and scheduling barriers.
Augmenting your Treatment Plan: Never Replacing It
Our CBT-trained physicians and NPs reinforce your interventional and pharmacologic strategies, helping patients adopt behaviors that magnify procedure outcomes while safely tapering medications when appropriate. Part of a multimodal treatment plan.
Targets Pain Catastrophizing & Fear-avoidance
Structured visits dismantle negative pain beliefs, improve coping, and encourage graded activity as tolerated.
What We Address &
Typical Wins
| Driver | CBT Intervention |
Result
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| Pain Catastrophizing | Cognitive reframing & coping statements | ↓ PCS ≥ 10 points |
| Stress & Anxiety | Relaxation, mindfulness, breathing drills | Fewer flare-ups & ER calls |
| Sleep Disturbance | CBT-I techniques, pre-bed routines | Improved sleep within 4 weeks |
| Inactivity / Fear-avoidance | Graded activity plans & pacing | ↑ daily steps / ADL improvement |
| High Medication Load | Structured taper support & alternative coping | MME reduction at 12 weeks |
| Procedure Optimization | Pre-hab mindset & expectation setting | ↑ responder rate to procedures |
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Case Study:
Michael, 58 – Lumbar Radiculopathy & Opioid Dependence
Challenge:
PCS 34, 90 MME/day, ISI 21.
Plan:
Catastrophizing reframing, guided imagery, graded walking, opioid taper ladder.
Outcome (12 weeks)
PCS 18, MME 55 (−39 %), ISI 11; proceeded to successful lumbar RFA with 50 % pain relief at 1 month.
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