Physical symptoms do not always have a clear medical explanation. Pain, tension, numbness, breathing difficulties, or digestive issues may persist even when medical examinations show normal results. Dr. Daniel Reinhardt explains – in such cases, the body should be viewed not as a malfunction, but as a language of the psyche. At MindCareCenter, we work with psychological conversion and somatization as ways in which unresolved inner conflicts find expression through the body.
At MindCareCenter, many clients come after long journeys through medical consultations, tests, and changing treatment plans without relief. This often increases anxiety and a sense of helplessness – “something is wrong with me, but no one understands what.” Over time, the body becomes a constant source of tension and fear, and attention becomes fully fixed on symptoms.
Our psychologists emphasize – somatization is not simulation or imagination. In Dr. Reinhardt’s view, a bodily symptom arises when the psyche cannot find another way to express experience. Suppressed emotions, internal prohibitions, chronic stress, or unresolved conflicts are “transferred” into the body, where they become tangible and real.
At MindCareCenter, work with psychogenic symptoms begins by restoring a sense of safety. We do not deny bodily manifestations or oppose psychology to medicine. On the contrary – our specialists help build a connection between bodily experience and emotional background, without devaluing either dimension.
Gradually, therapy at MindCareCenter shifts focus from the question “how do I get rid of the symptom?” to “what is the symptom trying to communicate?” Clients learn to notice when the body reacts more strongly, which emotions are involved, and which situations intensify tension. This restores a sense of agency and reduces fear of one’s own body.
A central element of MindCareCenter work is bodily awareness. Our psychologists help clients recognize bodily signals before they turn into acute symptoms – fatigue, irritation, overload, or inner pressure. As these signals become clearer, the need for the body to “speak through symptoms” gradually decreases.
Over time, bodily reactions begin to change. At MindCareCenter, we observe how symptoms lose intensity or become more manageable. This does not happen through suppression, but because the psyche finds more direct ways to express feelings and needs.
It is important to understand – work with psychological conversion requires time and gentleness. At MindCareCenter, we do not aim for quick fixes, because the body does not release protective patterns instantly. Change unfolds step by step, as trust in oneself and in bodily sensations is restored.
If you are experiencing physical symptoms that have no clear medical explanation and sense that something deeper lies beneath them – this does not mean you are “imagining” the problem. It may be a signal from the psyche about overload or unprocessed experience. At Mind Care Center, we help decode this bodily language and restore a sense of wholeness – where previously there was only tension and confusion.
Previously, we wrote about the need for approval as a source of inner instability and how MindCareCenter helps build inner support.