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Is chronic pain making everyday life a challenge? If your chronic pain has you feeling depressed, unworthy, moody, or otherwise out of sorts, chronic pain therapy is an option you should explore.

With a chronic pain therapist, you’ll be able to explore your mental state and learn coping skills to help you feel better. Whether you are located in downtown Des Moines, the suburbs of Des Moines, other nearby places such as Urbandale, West Des Moines, or anywhere else in Iowa, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Chronic Pain Effects on Mental Health

The effects of chronic pain are more than physical; they often affect your mental and emotional well-being. Here are some chronic pain effects that therapy can help to remedy:

  • Sadness.
  • Persistent stress.
  • Anxiety.
  • Lack of control over your emotions.
  • Feeling isolated or like others don’t understand you.
  • Feeling hopeless about the future.

You may not experience all of these symptoms, but if you’re experiencing any of these and they’re affecting your life, it’s time to consider therapy. If you’re interested in how therapy can help, read licensed therapist Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis’s article about how to fully live life with a chronic illness.

Take Charge of Your Mental Health with Chronic Pain Therapy

Under the direction of a licensed mental health professional, you can begin to regain your emotional and mental health. Mental Health Match can help you find a local therapist or counselor in minutes! Start by browsing chronic pain experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Des Moines, IA Chronic Pain Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in treatment for chronic pain. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

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I aim to apply a Person-Centered approach to each of my clients while integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) into my therapeutic practice.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Athletes
  • Child Behavior Issues
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I specialize in wellness approaches using vitamins and minerals and traditional Western medicine options. I'm goal-oriented and want clients who like to develop a relationship with their provider. I like to make appointments about your goals!


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I specialize in wellness approaches using vitamins and minerals and traditional Western medicine options. I'm goal-oriented and want clients who like to develop a relationship with their provider. I like to make appointments about your goals!

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I find that clients who desire monthly psychotherapy, in combination with Western and Eastern medicine, make the most significant progress in developing life balance and wellness.

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  • Adolescent-Parent Separation
  • Adult ADHD
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  • Binge Eating
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Postpartum Anxiety
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I’ll work closely with you to identify the sources of your struggles to help you gain better insight and help you develop coping mechanisms to better manage your symptoms. I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive environment.

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  • Adult ADHD
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Identify your goals and work toward reaching these. Often, my goal for you is to help you build a life you don't feel the need to run or hide from.

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I typically offer clients a choice between dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) or Internal Family Systems (IFS). Both of these strategies offer a holistic approach and assist clients in healing inner pain while addressing behavioral concerns.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Trauma
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I help clients discover how their past experiences shape their current beliefs and mindset. From there, we reflect on what beliefs we want to modify, get rid of or keep.


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I help clients discover how their past experiences shape their current beliefs and mindset. From there, we reflect on what beliefs we want to modify, get rid of or keep.

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I think that listening is the most important part of my role as a therapist. From there, I work to help my clients identify patterns in their behavior, relationships, and emotions and how we can work together to make changes.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Grief
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