Pain Type and Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Treatment

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older;
* Diagnosis of IC/BPS as indicated by structured assessments;
* Capable of giving written informed consent;
* Able to enroll for the duration of the study period;

Exclusion Criteria:

* Comorbid neurological conditions including spinal cord injury or systematic neurologic illnesses, or central nervous system diseases such as brain tumor or stroke;
* Current or history of diagnosis of primary psychotic or major thought disorder within the past five years;
* Hospitalization for psychiatric reasons other than suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and/or PTSD (within the past 5 years);
* Psychiatric or behavioral conditions in which symptoms are unstable or severe (e.g. current delirium, mania, psychosis, active suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, substance abuse dependency) reported within the past six months;
* Non-English speaking;
* Presenting symptoms at time of screening that would interfere with participation, specifically active suicidal ideation with intent to harm oneself or active delusional or psychotic thinking;
* Difficulties or limitations communicating over the telephone or via teleconferencing systems;
* Any planned life events that would interfere with participating in the key elements of the study;
* Any major active medical issues that could preclude participation;
* Currently pregnant;
* Currently being treated for cancer;
* Cancer-related pain;
* Recently or actively participating in treatment similar to those being investigated (e.g. individual psychotherapy or pelvic floor pt).