Chronic Pain Overview The Spiritual Counseling program at IM: Center for Integrative Medicine recognizes that emotional stress can excite neuromuscular body systems resulting in or worsening physical pain. IM's Spiritual Counseling program provides an opportunity to address personal issues and concerns which may complicate the medical condition. Special attention is given to the emotional distress which can result from having a chronic or unresponsive medical condition. IM's goal is to enhance the individual's ability to cope and improve his/her quality of life.