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.
Behavioral specialists 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 behavioral specialists, processing through emotional pain or difficult thoughts.
Find vetted behavioral specialists in Washington DC 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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$221
95% Anxiety
85% Depression
66% Relationship issues
60% Stress management
60% Trauma
58% Life transitions
41% Adjustment difficulties & disorders
40% Loss, grief, and bereavement
34% Aetna
32% Blue Cross Blue Shield
27% United Healthcare
