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 Vermont who specialize in somatization below. Visit each provider profile to watch introductory videos and book a free call to find a good fit!
1-1 of 1 providers who match your search criteria
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$224
92% Anxiety
77% Depression
64% Relationship issues
60% Stress management
58% Trauma
57% Life transitions
44% Loss, grief, and bereavement
42% Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
40% Aetna
36% Blue Cross Blue Shield
31% United Healthcare
