Behavioral Medicine Clinic

Behavioral Medicine Clinic

Your body and mind are deeply connected. When something feels off physically, it can quickly become stressful, overwhelming, or hard to make sense of. Treatment can help you break that cycle and feel more steady again.

Many people come to us dealing with persistent symptoms, medical conditions, or uncertainty about their health. Even when the condition is real, the stress response around it can amplify symptoms, increase monitoring, and make everything feel more intense.

The good news: this cycle is highly treatable.

What We Do

We use evidence-based approaches that target both the physical experience and the stress response around it:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Helps reduce symptom amplification by shifting patterns like hyperfocus on the body, catastrophic thinking, and reassurance-seeking.

Exposure-Based Approaches

Gently reduce avoidance of sensations, activities, or situations so your system can relearn safety and build confidence again.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Helps you step out of symptom-focused living and reconnect with your life, even when discomfort is present.

Self-Compassion

Build a more supportive internal response to physical discomfort, uncertainty, and setbacks — reducing frustration, fear, and burnout.

What We Target

We focus on the patterns that keep the cycle going:

  • Symptom monitoring and body scanning
  • Fear of symptoms or health uncertainty
  • Catastrophic interpretations of physical sensations
  • Avoidance of activity, exercise, or environments
  • Frustration, hopelessness, or loss of trust in your body
California Psychology Center

Conditions We Treat

  • Health anxiety
  • Chronic illness adjustment
  • Tinnitus
  • Dizziness and vestibular disorders
  • Chronic pain
  • Gastrointestinal conditions

  • Post-viral symptoms

  • Medically unexplained symptoms

Who We Work With

  • Individuals navigating ongoing or unclear health concerns
  • People who feel stuck in cycles of symptom monitoring and worry
  • Patients working alongside medical providers who want a more complete approach
  • High-functioning professionals dealing with physical symptoms that interfere with performance or quality of life
Trauma Treatment

Why CPC

All therapists are doctoral-level psychologists, trained at institutions like Stanford, UCSF, and Yale.

We specialize in the intersection of mental and physical health, using evidence-based approaches that complement medical care. We offer flexible intensity — from weekly therapy to more frequent sessions for faster progress.

What to Expect

Active, practical, and collaborative therapy. You’ll learn how your system works, reduce the amplification cycle, and build confidence engaging in your life again. Many clients notice meaningful shifts within weeks.

Ready to feel more steady in your body again?

Ready to feel more steady in your body again?