Browse > Iowa > Ames > Chronic Pain

Find Chronic Pain Therapists & Counselors in Ames, IA.

 

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 Ames, the suburbs of Ames, 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.

Ames, 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.

Read more
Showing 1 - 5 (8 total therapists)
Showing 1 - 5 (8 total therapists)
Filters:
Picture of Barbara  Geren , mental health therapist in Iowa, Missouri
Barbara Geren
Together, we will:

We will outline a genogram to see trends in mental health issues across family and establish goals for treatment. I will challenge you at times to think outside the box and may engage in role play in order to build on a person's strengths.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Barbara  Geren , mental health therapist in Iowa, Missouri
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

We will outline a genogram to see trends in mental health issues across family and establish goals for treatment. I will challenge you at times to think outside the box and may engage in role play in order to build on a person's strengths.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will expect any clients to participate fully in therapy and like to share my sense of humor. I take a holistic and approach therapy from a cognitive perspective. I value schema therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Dementia
  • Grief
Read more about me
Barbara  Geren  remote and phone therapy in Iowa, Missouri
Picture of Dr. Corinne Smorra, mental health therapist in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin
Dr. Corinne Smorra
Together, we will:

I provide a place you can reveal your thoughts and feelings without being concerned about a negative reaction. We work together over time to achieve the goals you desire, along with helping you become self-sufficient to deal with life’s curveballs.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Dr. Corinne Smorra, mental health therapist in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

I provide a place you can reveal your thoughts and feelings without being concerned about a negative reaction. We work together over time to achieve the goals you desire, along with helping you become self-sufficient to deal with life’s curveballs.

Something to know about my approach is:

We will do a lot of work together, but my goal is to make “walking through” your uncomfortable moments more bearable. Sessions will begin with what is currently on your mind. Our work is a gradual and continuous, even outside of our sessions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Chronic Disease
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Congenital Disease
  • Depression
  • End of Life
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • Organ Transplantation
Read more about me
Dr. Corinne Smorra remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin
FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Take our free survey to make your search easier.
Picture of Molly Sutton, mental health therapist in Iowa
Molly Sutton
Together, we will:

Explore aspects of the various systems within which clients exist. I look at family, work, friends, and other relationships to help clients discover where changes might be effective.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Molly Sutton, mental health therapist in Iowa
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Explore aspects of the various systems within which clients exist. I look at family, work, friends, and other relationships to help clients discover where changes might be effective.

Something to know about my approach is:

I recognize that it takes a great deal of vulnerability and courage to embark on the therapeutic journey. My approach is trauma-informed and incorporates art therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and strengths-based.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Financial Stress
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Time Management
  • Trauma
Read more about me
Molly Sutton remote and phone therapy in Iowa
Picture of Diana Ball, mental health therapist in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio
Diana Ball
Together, we will:

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.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Diana Ball, mental health therapist in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

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.

Something to know about my approach is:

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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Trauma
Read more about me
Diana Ball remote and phone therapy in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio
Picture of Shauna Huberty, mental health therapist in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Shauna Huberty
Together, we will:

​We'll work together to name & understand your thoughts, feelings, & behavior while processing how your past connects to your present & figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so you can be kinder to yourself & live with meaning.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Shauna Huberty, mental health therapist in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

​We'll work together to name & understand your thoughts, feelings, & behavior while processing how your past connects to your present & figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so you can be kinder to yourself & live with meaning.

Something to know about my approach is:

Each person's needs are unique. With compassion & authenticity guiding my practice, I will work with you to develop insight into your core self, and learn unique effective coping tools by building on your personal strengths to accomplish your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Stress
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Panic Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sports
  • Stress
  • Women
Read more about me
Shauna Huberty remote and phone therapy in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin