Optimizing Psychosocial Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Diagnosis of IC/BPS as given by providers or indicated by assessments 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, 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 * 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 being treated for cancer * Cancer-related pain * Currently engaged in individual counseling/psychotherapy or unwilling to pause this treatment for the trial duration