Elevate Digestive Health with Evidence-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Reduce Symptom Burden • Improve Quality of Life • Support Gut–Brain Healing
Via Telehealth
Most Insurances Accepted
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Via Telehealth
Most Insurances Accepted
Clinical Evidence Snapshot
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – RCT meta-analysis shows CBT cuts global IBS symptoms by 40 %
40%
*Gastroenterology 2024
Functional Dyspepsia – Systematic review reports significant reductions in epigastric discomfort and anxiety vs. usual care.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s & UC) – Group CBT + mindfulness lowered CDAI, CRP, and improved QoL scores at 3 months
Why Partner With MindBody CBT?
Measurable Outcomes
Patients report ↓ pain, ↓ bloating, ↑ bowel-habit predictability, and improved disease-specific QoL within 8 weeks.
Telehealth Convenience
HIPAA-secure video visits remove geographic barriers and keep flares under control.
Augments: Not Replaces: your GI Treatment Plan
Our CBT-trained clinicians reinforce dietary advice, medication adherence, and procedure prep while addressing gut-brain contributors.
Targets Catastrophizing, Visceral Hypersensitivity & Stress
CBT modules retrain maladaptive thoughts, reduce sympathetic arousal, and normalize gut–brain signaling.
What We Address &
Typical Wins
| Driver | CBT Intervention |
Result
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| Pain & Bloating | Cognitive reframing, diaphragmatic breathing | ↓ IBS-SSS ≥ 100-point drop |
| Urgency / Bowel Unpredictability | Stress-management, meal-timing strategies | ↑ days with normal Bristol stool types |
| Food-related Anxiety | Exposure-based CBT, mindful eating | Expanded safe-food list, fewer triggers |
| Medication & Biologic Adherence | Habit stacking, motivational interviewing | ↑ on-time doses (> 90 %) |
| Sleep Disturbance | CBT-I & gut-friendly evening routine | Improve sleep, ↓ night-time GI symptoms |
| Procedure Prep (e.g., colonoscopy, motility studies) | Expectation-setting & anxiety reduction | ↑ completion & tolerance rates |
Seamless Referral & Communication
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Case Study:
Sara, 32 – Severe IBS-M with Food Fear
Challenge:
IBS-SSS 390, skipped work 4 days/month, avoided restaurants.
Plan:
Gut-directed CBT, gradual food exposure, diaphragmatic breathing, stress logs.
Outcome (12 weeks)
IBS-SSS 210 (−46 %), 0 missed workdays, resumed social dining once/week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Refer your GI Patients?
Email: refer@mindbodycbt.com
Provider Line: (410) 449-4009
“Adding CBT to my treatment arsenal has noticeably reduced phone triage for IBS flares.”
: Dr. L. Gomez, Gastroenterology