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.
Family therapists 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 family therapists, processing through emotional pain or difficult thoughts.
Find vetted family therapists in Austell 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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$208
93% Anxiety
84% Depression
60% Relationship issues
60% Trauma
60% Stress management
58% Life transitions
44% Loss, grief, and bereavement
39% Work stress
45% Aetna
39% Blue Cross Blue Shield
37% United Healthcare