Somatization is when a person’s mental health is at a low point, and they begin to feel their emotional pain physically. Somatization can look like frequent headaches, stomachaches, weight loss, weight gain, or fatigue.
Somatization is when a person’s mental health is at a low point, and they begin to feel their emotional pain physically. Somatization can look like frequent headaches, stomachaches, weight loss, weight gain, or fatigue. The physical symptoms are not only uncomfortable but can be frustrating, without any medical respite.
Psychiatrists for somatization help clients identify when mental health symptoms appear as physical manifestations. They encourage clients to explore how their bodies feel through mindfulness and relaxation techniques. In therapy for somatization, clients openly talk about their thoughts and feelings with their psychiatrists, processing through emotional pain or difficult thoughts.
Find vetted psychiatrists in Thousand Oaks who specialize in somatization below. Visit each provider profile to watch introductory videos and book a free call to find a good fit!
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$212
93% Anxiety
82% Depression
70% Relationship issues
62% Trauma
60% Life transitions
52% Stress management
45% Loss, grief, and bereavement
42% Couples counseling
42% Aetna
31% United Healthcare
27% Cigna