SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
HEALTH ANXIETY & I-CBT
I-CBT for health anxiety in Tennessee
Evidence-based I-CBT for health anxiety with licensed Tennessee clinicians, by secure telehealth statewide — quiet the symptom-checking and worry cycle.
Every twinge feels like a serious illness
IS I-CBT RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Inference-based therapy that targets the doubt fueling your health fears
Weekly telehealth sessions with a clinician who treats health anxiety
A plan to cut reassurance-seeking and rebuild trust in your body
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW I-CBT WORKS
What I-CBT is, and how it eases health anxiety
Inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT) treats health anxiety as a problem of obsessional doubt. A normal sensation — a skipped heartbeat, a headache, a patch of skin — becomes proof of serious illness, even when exams and tests say otherwise. The fear stops feeling like a worry and starts feeling like a fact.
Instead of chasing each symptom with more checking, searching, or reassurance, I-CBT works on the reasoning that makes the illness story feel real. With your therapist you trace how the doubt is built from possibility rather than evidence, then practice trusting what your body and your doctors actually show you. As that inferential confusion clears, the pull to scan, test, and seek reassurance loosens. At ScienceWorks we adapt I-CBT for co-occurring anxiety and neurodivergent clients.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT HEALTH ANXIETY
5–7%
of adults have a health anxiety disorder
Source:
94%
of people have unwanted intrusive thoughts
Source:
25%
rise in anxiety and depression in 2020
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
What working together looks like
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what you're worried about and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Structured I-CBT by secure telehealth statewide, or in person in Nashville.
You're paired with a clinician experienced in I-CBT for anxiety.
Matched with the right clinician.
Weekly telehealth sessions.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Licensed clinicians, clinically reviewed
Your I-CBT for health anxiety care is delivered by a team of licensed Tennessee providers trained in inference-based CBT (I-CBT) and experienced with health anxiety and somatic worry. We match you with a clinician who understands the cycle — not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Why people choose ScienceWorks for anxiety
Because we're independent and out-of-network, your care follows what actually reduces health anxiety — not insurance limits or session caps.
You're matched with a clinician trained in inference-based CBT, using methods studied in randomized trials — not generic reassurance.
Care is affirming — by secure telehealth statewide, with in-person visits at our Nashville office, so specialized help for health anxiety reaches you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is I-CBT for health anxiety online or in person?
ScienceWorks provides I-CBT for health anxiety by secure telehealth to clients across Tennessee, and in person at our Nashville office if you prefer. Most clients attend online from home, work, or school; in-person visits in Nashville are available on request.
What if my symptoms turn out to be real?
I-CBT never dismisses real symptoms. We encourage appropriate medical care and work on the excessive worry layered on top — the doubt that keeps you checking and seeking reassurance even after your doctors are reassured. The goal is balanced thinking, not ignoring your health.
How is I-CBT different from regular CBT?
Standard CBT challenges anxious thoughts after they appear. I-CBT works one step upstream — on the reasoning that makes a normal sensation feel like proof of illness in the first place, so the doubt stops feeling like a fact. Many people find it a natural fit for health anxiety.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
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2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.