GI Therapy
I am an expert in GI psychology, a subspecialty within health psychology that looks at the interaction between the mind and the gastrointestinal system. It involves the bidirectional interaction between the brain and the gut.
Currently, it can go by many names such as GastroPsych, Psycho Gastroenterology, Brain-gut therapy, and Psycho Neurogastroenterology.
Treatment Approach
My effective treatment approach emphasizes two psychological treatments that have been shown to be very effective in creating relief. A significant amount of scientific research has been conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of these two treatments:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Mindfulness
I treat these conditions based on these scientifically validated therapies and I also align my work with the standards of the Rome Foundation.
I am trained to facilitate relief in patients experiencing GI disorders, chronic pain, and other medical conditions. We specialize in treating adolescents and adults with a variety of complicated conditions described below:
Functional GI Disorders (DGBI)
IBS, Functional Dyspepsia, Bloating/Distension, Functional Constipation, Diarrhea, Fecal Incontinence, Functional Nausea, Functional Dysphagia.
Mental Health & Chronic Pain
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Pain, Panic Attacks, OCD, Insomnia and Sleep Disturbance, Centrally Mediated Abdominal Pain Syndrome.
Specific & Women's Health
IBD (Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s), Celiac Disease, GERD, ARFID.
Women’s Health:
Perimenopause/Menopause, Endometriosis, PCOS, Infertility.
I treat these conditions within the context of individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and parent consultations.
The primary goal is to provide relief and improve quality of life. By addressing the brain-gut axis, we can effectively manage symptoms that are often resistant to standard medical treatments alone.
I also offer online therapy sessions over the Internet via Skype, Meeting or Zoom. These sessions can be conducted in English and Spanish, as well as in Polish.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like to book a session or ask a question. I will be glad to answer it.