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 Gladstone 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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$187
91% Anxiety
82% Depression
60% Trauma
58% Relationship issues
51% Life transitions
49% Stress management
48% ADHD
46% Loss, grief, and bereavement
63% Aetna
53% Cigna
51% United Healthcare