Do you feel hopeless that the pain will never stop?- Does your pain exhaust you from being able to enjoy your life?
- Are you consistently tired or weak?
- Do you isolate yourself away and miss out on life events?
- Has your pain lasted longer than six months?
- Do you wish you could finally find relief from your pain and live a happy and resilient life?
The battle against pain can feel very complex and even mysterious at times. The beginning of chronic pain often starts with a superficial injury or illness, but the pain will persist even when the physical condition heals. Ongoing pain can continually develop a psychological dimension and can continue over time. Individuals suffering from chronic pain are more likely to feel depressed, anxious, irritable, and other related symptoms such as insomnia. Pain counseling can help you reduce your suffering and learn to embrace life again.
Common Causes of Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Disk degenerate disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Migraines
- Cancer
We can help you learn to manage your pain.
At Psych Associates, we believe in helping our clients holistically and using every resource possible to make their quality of life better. When a client needs medical attention in addition to counseling and evaluation, we have strong relationships with several medical providers. This is beneficial for clients who battle chronic pain.
Our skilled and compassionate therapists will help develop effective methods of dealing with the challenges of your pain. We will work in the present using practical tools to help you feel better now and interventions you will be able to implement in the future.
In Springfield, MO, pain management therapy often includes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for chronic pain, biofeedback (where available), relaxation training, guided imagery, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and coping-skills training. These methods help people reduce pain’s impact on their daily life by adjusting how they think about pain, improving emotional regulation, and building sustainable coping strategies.
Anyone experiencing persistent or chronic pain — whether from injury, illness, surgery, or conditions like fibromyalgia, back/neck pain, neuropathy, or post-surgical recovery — may benefit. Moreover, people whose pain is interfering with sleep, mood, relationships, or ability to work often find therapy helps reduce not only the physical but also the emotional burden of pain.
The course of therapy varies depending on how long you’ve experienced pain, its severity, your overall health, and how consistently you engage with treatment. Some people begin noticing improvements (better pain coping, less stress, improved sleep) after several weeks of regular sessions, especially when practicing strategies outside of therapy. More significant changes in function and quality of life typically require several months.
Yes. Many providers (including those in and near Springfield, MO) offer telehealth/online therapy options. Therapy components like CBT, mindfulness training, relaxation techniques, and coping skills can often be delivered effectively via video sessions, allowing greater flexibility, reducing travel time, and increasing access—especially for clients who have mobility or transportation challenges.