Are you struggling with the effects of somatic symptom disorder?
Right now, as a result of somatic symptom disorder, you may be experiencing:
- Persistent physical symptoms that cause significant distress and disrupt your daily functioning
- Excessive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to these physical symptoms or health concerns
- Disproportionate and persistent worry about the seriousness of your symptoms despite medical reassurance
- Significant time and energy spent monitoring bodily sensations and researching potential medical causes
- Frequent doctor visits that provide only temporary relief from anxiety about your health
- Difficulty accepting that emotional factors may be contributing to or exacerbating your physical symptoms
- Frustration when medical professionals suggest your symptoms might have a psychological component
Your somatic symptom disorder may be getting in the way of your life in these ways:
- Your relationships suffer as conversations increasingly revolve around your symptoms and health concerns
- Your career or education is affected by absences, reduced productivity, or inability to focus on anything but symptoms
- Your financial resources are strained by frequent medical appointments, tests, and alternative treatments
- Your enjoyment of life is diminished as physical sensations are interpreted through a lens of danger and disease
- Your identity has become increasingly defined by your symptoms and status as a person with health problems
You’re wondering…
- Why do my physical symptoms persist despite normal test results and medical reassurance?
- How can symptoms feel so real and severe if doctors can’t find a clear medical cause?
- Is it possible that stress or emotional factors are contributing to my physical symptoms?
- Will I ever feel healthy again, or will I always be preoccupied with bodily sensations and symptoms?
- How can I break the cycle of symptom monitoring, anxiety, and medical seeking that dominates my life?
You’re longing for…
- Freedom from the constant preoccupation with bodily sensations and health concerns.
- The ability to interpret physical sensations without immediately assuming the worst.
- A balanced approach to health that includes appropriate medical care without excessive focus on symptoms.
- Relationships where your identity extends beyond your health concerns and physical symptoms.
- Effective strategies for managing both physical discomfort and the anxiety it provokes.
How we can help you.
At Evergreen Counseling, we understand that somatic symptom disorder involves real physical symptoms that cause genuine suffering, regardless of whether a complete medical explanation is found. Our therapists create a validating environment where we acknowledge your physical experience while exploring how psychological factors may be intensifying your symptoms and suffering.
What you’re longing for is possible.
By pursuing trauma therapy for somatic symptom disorder, you can imagine the following:
You feel consumed by physical symptoms and health worries that dominate your thoughts and conversations.
You notice physical sensations without immediately catastrophizing or assuming they indicate serious illness.
Your attempts to find medical answers lead to endless appointments, tests, and treatments with diminishing returns.
You implement effective strategies for managing both physical discomfort and the anxiety it can provoke.
Your anxiety spikes with each new sensation, creating a cycle where stress actually intensifies your physical symptoms.
You engage in meaningful activities and relationships even when experiencing uncomfortable physical symptoms.
Your life has narrowed as activities, relationships, and goals take a backseat to symptom management and medical seeking.
You work collaboratively with healthcare providers, seeking appropriate medical care without excessive testing or treatment.
Your identity has become increasingly defined by your symptoms and status as someone with persistent health problems.
You recognize and address emotional needs directly rather than through a primary focus on physical symptoms.
What if I’m Not Ready?
Not Quite Ready to Book a Complimentary Concierge Matching Call? That’s Okay.
We understand that taking the first step towards therapy can feel overwhelming. We’re here to make this decision easier for you.
Starting therapy can bring up mixed feelings—part of you might be eager, while another part hesitates to confront deeply buried emotions. You might doubt whether therapy can help, especially if you’ve struggled for a long time or had disappointing experiences with untrained therapists or life coaches. At Evergreen Counseling, our trauma-trained therapists are deeply committed to providing expert care.
Here’s How We Can Help You Move Forward
- Complimentary Concierge Matching Call: Our concierge matching call is an opportunity for you to ask questions, share your concerns, and see if our approach feels right for you—without any obligation.
- Reimbursement Options: Concerned about the cost? We can guide you on how to get reimbursed for therapy using your out-of-network insurance benefits, making high-quality care more accessible to you.
- Informed Decision: Whether you’re ready to start or still exploring your options, we want you to feel fully informed and confident in your choice.
