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.
Marriage and 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 marriage and family therapists, processing through emotional pain or difficult thoughts.
Find vetted marriage and family therapists in Kansas 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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$234
94% Anxiety
84% Depression
63% Trauma
62% Relationship issues
59% Life transitions
59% Stress management
45% Adjustment difficulties & disorders
40% Loss, grief, and bereavement
29% Aetna
28% Blue Cross Blue Shield
20% United Healthcare
