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.
Child 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 child therapists, processing through emotional pain or difficult thoughts.
Find vetted child therapists in Cookeville 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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$229
95% Anxiety
82% Depression
63% Life transitions
63% Relationship issues
59% Stress management
59% Trauma
43% Adjustment difficulties & disorders
39% Work stress
30% Aetna
27% Blue Cross Blue Shield
20% United Healthcare