GI OnDEMAND and GI Psychology Partnership Makes Behavioral Health Services Available Nationwide

GI OnDemand is pleased to announce a partnership with GI Psychology. This partnership will bring access to brain-gut behavioral therapies with expertly trained behavioral health clinicians for practices around the country.

 

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Introduction 

 

Learn more about GI Psychology and their valuable offerings for ACG members and their patients:

The mission of GI Psychology is to increase access to Gut-Brain therapies for patients with DGBIs. 

 

  • WHO WE ARE: Expertly trained behavioral health clinicians focused on supporting gastroenterology practices.

  • WHAT WE DO: We treat DGBIs (functional GI disorders) as well as support patients with IBD, pain, and mental health conditions. 

  • WHERE WE DO IT: Sessions are via telehealth and patients can be seen in over 40 states.

  • HOW WE DO IT: We are in line with ACG guidelines and utilize empirically validated Gut-Brain treatments such as CBT and Clinical Hypnosis. 

  • COST: $230 per session and the average treatment length is 10 sessions. Groups are $100 for each 75-minute session. 

  • REIMBURSEMENT: 
    • We are out of network and insurance coverage, on average, reimburses half the cost. 
    • Patients can apply for a Gap Exception/Single Case Agreement through their insurance company, which provides in-network coverage reimbursement. 
  • REFER:
    • Providers can initiate a Warm Handoff and our staff will follow up with the patient, which improves follow through.

    • Patients go to GIPsychology.com or they can call 703-910-2577 for a free phone consultation.

 

GI Psychology Patient Testimonials

  • "(My therapist) was excellent in helping me improve my IBS through hypnotherapy and educating me on techniques to continue improving my overall health through the power of my mind. It really works!”

 

  • · “I am doing my homework every week, and gaining confidence that with her help, there is a path out of my gastro issues.” 

 

  • "We were at the point of removing his colon until our 2nd opinion from Hopkins suggested we explore the brain/gut connection. His therapy has been an absolute game changer."

 

  • “I like how she works in partnership with me to figure out what I need vs. a cookie cutter approach. I feel seen and understood. "