Our clinicians work with adults facing a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs) and structural GI conditions such as IBD, as well as related physical and mental health concerns.
Living with ongoing GI symptoms—whether long-standing or newly emerging—can be overwhelming, discouraging, and difficult to make sense of. We take time to help patients understand what’s happening in their body in ways that feel supportive, clear, and validating. Treatment centers on developing practical, evidence-based skills that promote symptom relief, improve day-to-day functioning, and build confidence in managing symptoms over time. Our care is collaborative and individualized, with a focus on realistic goals, steady progress, and support that evolves as needs change.
How a GI Psychologist Can Help You
A GI psychologist can play a vital role in helping adults navigate the physical, emotional, and social challenges that often accompany gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain, and other medically complex conditions.
Adults living with GI conditions such as IBS, IBD, functional abdominal pain, or feeding disorders frequently experience stress, anxiety, and frustration—especially as they balance work, relationships, family responsibilities, and daily demands. These emotional pressures can intensify physical symptoms and interfere with overall quality of life.
A GI psychologist uses evidence-based, individualized approaches to help adults better manage pain, reduce symptom flare-ups, and strengthen emotional resilience. By collaborating closely with medical providers and supporting whole-person care, GI psychologists help individuals build confidence, improve daily functioning, and develop lasting skills to manage their health with greater independence, clarity, and self-assurance.
Conditions We Treat
GI Psychology services support adults facing a wide range of gastrointestinal, chronic pain, and medically complex conditions that affect both their physical health and emotional well-being—especially as they navigate work, relationships, family responsibilities, and the demands of daily life.
| Abdominal Migraines | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) |
| Anxiety | HypnoBirthing® |
| Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) | Insomnia |
| Celiac Disease | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) |
| Centrally Mediated Abdominal Pain Syndrome | Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) |
| Chronic Pain | Medical Trauma |
| Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) | Menstruation |
| Crohn’s Disease (IBD) | Migraines |
| Depression | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
| Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) | Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder |
| Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome | Perimenopause/Menopause |
| Endometriosis | Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) |
| Functional Abdominal Bloating/Distension | Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) |
| Functional Constipation, Diarrhea, and Fecal Incontinence | Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) |
| Functional Dyspepsia | Ulcerative Colitis (IBD) |
| Functional Nausea | Unexplained Infertility/Medically-Assisted Fertility |
A Compassionate, Integrated Path Forward
At GI Psychology, we understand how challenging it can be to live with ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms, chronic pain, or other medically complex conditions. These challenges are often multifaceted and deeply personal – affecting your comfort, confidence, relationships, work, and daily life. Our goal is to help adults better manage symptoms, reduce distress, and re-engage in the activities and relationships that matter most through evidence-based treatments that address the powerful connection between the mind and the gut.
If you are struggling with persistent GI symptoms or medically related stress, specialized psychological care can be a meaningful next step toward relief and resilience. Contact us or request a free 15-minute initial phone consultation to learn how GI-focused therapy can support you as you move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and self-management skills.