Mind-Brain-Body Center

A Specialty Clinic for Biobehavioral Health

Mindpath Health’s Mind-Brain-Body Center treats and manages stress-related mind-body interactions that can lead to chronic physical symptoms and conditions. These include but are not limited to functional neurologic and somatic symptom disorders, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, or stress from or contributing to illnesses such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

We help patients experiencing

  • Stress-induced functional seizures
  • Unexplained dizziness
  • Loss of sensation or feeling
  • Chronic pain
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Stress factors affecting physical illnesses

These symptoms can create significant anxiety in a patient, especially if they lack a medical explanation.

Discover the
Mind-Brain-Body Connection

The experience of stress can overwhelm our senses, making it difficult to manage our brain’s response. The Mind-Brain-Body Center’s team of clinicians teach patients skills to “turn down” the volume of their stress response. The goal is to educate patients about the mind-body connection, help reduce physical symptoms, and improve their quality of life.

Meet the Mind-Brain-Body Center Team

Scott Griffies, M.D., DFAPA
Medical Director

Dory Simonsen, LCSW
Psychotherapy Program Director

Hanan Musawi, M.D.
Faculty

James Weiss, M.D.
Faculty

Program Coordinator: Jessica Wallace

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What to Expect

Individuals come to the Mind-Brain-Body Center by self-referral or by another healthcare provider. They are screened by our intake coordinator and then receive an evaluation by one of our psychiatrists who gives treatment recommendations. Our program includes medication management (upon evaluation of needs) and individual and group therapy. If clients already have a medication or therapy provider, we collaborate with them.

Clients will participate in weekly skills groups consisting of education about mind-brain-body interactions, tracking triggers, and learning behavioral skills. Skills include relaxation and mindfulness techniques, meditation, cognitive reframing, and body awareness.

Mind-Brain-Body Skills Group Topics

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Self-observation, validation, and acceptance

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Stress-induced
physical symptoms

Our Team

Mind-Body Syndrome and
Somatic Symptom Disorder

 

Innovation

Development of Mind-Brain-Body connections 

 

Group sessions are currently held
Mondays at 4:00 p.m. EST and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. EST.

Curious about the
Mind-Brain-Body Center?

Contact Mindpath Health at 877-876-3783 to find out if you are a good candidate for Mind-Brain-Body Center services.

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