EPPIC: Easing Pelvic Pain Interventions Clinical Research Program

Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-70 years (inclusive) * Male or female * All genders, races, ethnic groups * MD-confirmed diagnosis of IC/BPS or CP/CPPS by study urologist or urogynecologist * Pelvic pain including uncomfortable sensations of pressure or discomfort that are not described as outright pain) of at least six months duration * Pelvic pain intensity of at least moderate severity (defined as 3 or greater on a 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale and causes life interference weekly and limit(s) participant's life or work-related activities, general activity level, and/or enjoyment of life) over the past 3 months. * Ability to understand and provide informed consent * Either not taking medications or if taking medications willing to refrain from starting new medications until after the initial 2-week pre-treatment baseline period ends unless medically necessary. * A minimum 6th grade reading level based on the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT 4) * Willing to be randomized to either CBT or Support/Education and to follow the protocol to which s/he has been assigned * Willing to be contacted for follow up assessments at week 12 and 3, 6 months after treatment ends * Willing to attend sessions * Able to maintain symptom diaries and complete paper work * Access to telephone and computer or smartphone * Willing and able to provide adequate information for locator purposes Exclusion Criteria: Urologic-Specific * Presence of a neurological condition (e.g., MS, Parkinson's disease, p…