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Gut-Brain Therapy for Gastrointestinal Diseases 

On a typical day with GI problems, you:
  • Feel intense pain or burning in your throat and chest and fear it's something serious 
  • Have difficulties swallowing even though the GI doctor tells you you are fine 
  • Struggle to sleep through the night because your symptoms keep you awake 
  • Have stomach pain that interferes with concentration and completing tasks
  • Experience diarrhea or constipation and think you use the bathroom so much
  • Worry if the food you are eating will make you sick and also avoid situations where you think you will feel uncomfortable or affect others' enjoyment 
  • You think your condition is gross and embarrassing and avoid talking about it
You think you are missing out on life and falling behind on your goals;
You think you are a failure and a disappointment;
You think these symptoms are unbearable at least some of the time and want to know what more you can do...

About Gastrointestinal (GI) Psychology and Gut Focused Therapy: 

Psychological interventions for GI conditions are based upon the mind-body connection, the two-way communication shared between the gut and the brain, which influences gut function and digestion. This applies to individuals with GI conditions as well as those with co-occurring depression or anxiety. Treatment targets the enteric nervous system in addition to the central nervous system. 
My therapy approach includes: 
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness 
  • Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
  • Stress Management
  • Healthy lifestyle practices
  • Pain psychology interventions ​
Research and practice recommend a team-based treatment approach for complex and chronic GI conditions. As an independent practicing psychologist, I discuss your care with your gastroenterologist and other health care providers as needed. 

I offer gut-directed hypnotherapy to patients who would benefit from this specialized approach. I view hypnotherapy as another evidence-based clinical skill or tool that I have to offer. I provide IBS specific hypnotherapy treatments commonly used in the field and other hypnotherapy approaches in the treatment of GI conditions. 

​Your health is impacting your quality of life
​and it's time to get specialized support. 

Schedule your 15 minute complimentary consultation call today to get started!

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