About the Service

The Mind Body Medicine Protocol (MBMP) is a short-term, individualized therapy service for adults living with a chronic physical illness. It is designed to help people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, or other emotional challenges related to managing an ongoing health condition.

MBMP combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and acceptance-based approaches. Grounded in behavioral medicine, the service recognizes the close connection between physical health and emotional well-being. Your therapist will help you develop practical strategies tailored to your experiences, needs, and goals.

Enrollment status: Accepting new clients

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What to Expect:

  • Duration: 12–16 weekly individual therapy sessions tailored to your needs and goals.
  • Format: Meet virtually via Zoom or in person at the MARI Mental Health Offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Approach: Sessions may incorporate cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and acceptance-based strategies.
  • Individualized Support: Work one-on-one with a graduate student therapist under the clinical supervision of Dr. Annelise Madison, a licensed clinical psychologist.
  • Confidential and Supportive: Sessions are confidential and offered in a compassionate, supportive environment.

Who Should Participate?

This service is ideal for adults:

  • Have been diagnosed with a chronic physical illness, such as cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, chronic pain, or another ongoing health condition.
  • Experience stress, anxiety, low mood, or other emotional challenges related to their physical health.
  • Want to develop practical skills for managing difficult thoughts, emotions, and daily stressors.
  • Are interested in strengthening their emotional well-being while navigating an ongoing medical condition.

Service Details

  • Location: Online via Zoom or in person at the MARI Mental Health Offices, 210 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
  • Length: 12–16 weekly individual therapy sessions.
  • Provider: A graduate student therapist under the clinical supervision of Dr. Annelise Madison, a licensed clinical psychologist.
  • Cost: $230 per session for self-pay clients; many health insurance plans are accepted.

What Is Behavioral Medicine, and How Can It Help?

Behavioral medicine focuses on the relationship between physical health, thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Living with a chronic illness can affect far more than the body. It may influence your mood, relationships, routines, identity, and ability to participate in work, school, or other daily activities.

Even when a medical condition is being treated effectively, its emotional impact can be difficult to manage. You may feel worried about symptoms, discouraged by limitations, overwhelmed by treatment demands, or uncertain about the future.

The Mind Body Medicine Protocol can support you in learning how to:

  • Manage stress and anxiety related to your health.
  • Respond to difficult thoughts and emotions more effectively.
  • Develop mindfulness and acceptance-based coping skills.
  • Adjust to changes in your health, routines, or abilities.
  • Build habits that support emotional and physical well-being.
  • Identify meaningful goals and take realistic steps toward them.
  • Approach your health experiences with greater confidence and self-compassion.

Get Started Today

You do not have to navigate the emotional challenges of chronic illness alone. The Mind Body Medicine Protocol offers individualized support through flexible virtual and in-person appointments.

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Serving adults in Ann Arbor and throughout Southeast Michigan with convenient in-person and virtual options.