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 Silver Spring 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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93% Anxiety
85% Depression
63% Relationship issues
59% Trauma
57% Stress management
55% Life transitions
43% Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
42% Loss, grief, and bereavement
42% Aetna
41% Blue Cross Blue Shield
35% United Healthcare