What we treat · Mental health
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
For people with somatic symptom disorder and related disorders, their health concerns and accompanying symptoms become a significant focus of their life causing challenges in their daily functioning.
- Dual dx — Standard of care
- PHP–OP — Full continuum
- OC — Lake Forest campus
- 24/7 — Admissions
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Condition overview
Understanding somatic symptom and related disorders treatment
Somatism is a condition in which mental disturbances are reflected in an individual’s physical (somatic) ailments. Somatic symptom disorders display physical symptoms such as intense pain, excessive fatigue, abnormal nervousness and other such reactions in response to a real or fictitious illness. Although the illness itself may or may not be real, the physical symptoms such as pain are experienced as real pain.
For people with somatic symptom disorder and related disorders, their health concerns and accompanying symptoms become a significant focus of their life causing challenges in their daily functioning.
At a glance
Whole-person care
Dual diagnosis is standard. We treat the full clinical picture, not isolated symptoms.
Right level of care
PHP, IOP, Evening IOP, OP, and virtual options—step up or down without starting over.
Licensed clinical team
Individual and group work with clinicians accountable to your goals.
Confidential admissions
Benefits verification and honest guidance on fit—24/7 line available.
More about this program
Usually indicated by pain and neurological symptoms such as headache, nervousness and fatigue
Usually indicated by overreacting to normal body sensations, believe minor symptoms to be symptomatic of serious illnesses
Path to care
How we approach somatic symptom and related disorders
Exact schedules vary by level of care. The path is consistent: assess, stabilize, build skills, and step intensity as you progress.
- Assess
Clinical intake
Confidential review of somatic symptom disorders with dual-diagnosis support, co-occurring conditions, safety, and logistics.
- Match
Level of care
Recommend PHP, IOP, Evening IOP, OP, or virtual based on acuity—not a one-size default.
- Treat
Integrated programming
Therapy, skills, and dual-diagnosis work embedded in your weekly clinical structure.
- Step
Continuity
Step down or up intensity with the same team language as needs change.
Schedules are individualized — admissions can walk you through a sample week for your clinical needs.
Why OC Revive
Why seek care for somatic symptom and related disorders here
PHP sits between weekly outpatient and full hospitalization—more clinical hours when you need them, without living at a facility overnight.
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Lake Forest outpatient setting
Orange County campus care designed for recovery—calm, accessible, clinically rigorous.
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Evidence-based modalities
CBT, DBT skills, group process, individual work, and experiential supports as clinically indicated.
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Family & real-life practice
Skills you use between sessions—at home, work, and in relationships.
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Insurance navigation
We help verify commercial benefits and explain coverage in plain language.
This path may fit if…
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Symptoms of somatic symptom disorders with dual-diagnosis support are affecting daily life
You are ready for professional outpatient support in Orange County.
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Co-occurring issues may be present
Substance use and mental health often travel together—we treat both when needed.
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You can engage outpatient care
You are medically appropriate for PHP, IOP, OP, or virtual levels—not in need of emergency inpatient stabilization only.
We will redirect if…
Immediate crisis or medical emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest ER. We can help with next-step outpatient planning after stabilization.
A different intensity is safer
If you need more or less structure, admissions will recommend the honest fit—not force a program.
Another specialty is required first
Some medical or psychiatric needs require concurrent specialists; we coordinate transparently.
Clinical toolkit
How treatment shows up in programming
Clinical and experiential work woven through the program day—skills you practice in session and take home each evening.
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DBT & CBT
Evidence-based frameworks for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and cognitive restructuring—practical skills you can use the same day, not only in session.
- Identify triggers and unhelpful thought patterns
- Build distress-tolerance tools for cravings and conflict
- Practice skills in group and individual settings
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Art & music therapy
Creative modalities when talk therapy is not enough. Expressing through art and music can lower anxiety, surface trauma safely, and open processing that words block.
- Nonverbal expression for hard-to-name feelings
- Reduce anxiety through structured creative work
- Integrated with clinical goals—not free-time only
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Yoga & meditation
Body-based regulation so recovery lives in the nervous system. Grounding, breath, and mindful movement help you stay present when stress spikes outside program hours.
- Breathwork and grounding for acute stress
- Gentle movement to reconnect body and mind
- Skills that travel home with you
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Group & peer support
Process groups and peer connection so you practice recovery with people who understand. Isolation fuels use; community builds accountability and hope.
- Clinical process groups led by licensed staff
- Peer connection without judgment
- Practice social skills in a safe setting
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Individual clinical work
One-to-one time with clinicians who track mood, substance use, and behavior on a plan built for you—not a one-size curriculum delivered on autopilot.
- Personalized treatment planning and check-ins
- Space for dual-diagnosis and trauma themes
- Clear goals between sessions
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Life skills & accountability
Time management, communication, stress tools, and relapse prevention so hours outside program still support recovery—especially for dual-diagnosis needs.
- Relapse-prevention planning you can follow
- Structure that fits work, school, and family
- Skills for relationships and daily life
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In-depth information
Mental Health Treatment
Somatism is a condition in which mental disturbances are reflected in an individual’s physical (somatic) ailments. Somatic symptom disorders display physical symptoms such as intense pain, excessive fatigue, abnormal nervousness and other such reactions in response to a real or fictitious illness. Although the illness itself may or may not be real, the physical symptoms such as pain are experienced as real pain.
For people with somatic symptom disorder and related disorders, their health concerns and accompanying symptoms become a significant focus of their life causing challenges in their daily functioning.
Somatization Disorder
Usually indicated by pain and neurological symptoms such as headache, nervousness and fatigue
Hypochondriasis
Usually indicated by overreacting to normal body sensations, believe minor symptoms to be symptomatic of serious illnesses
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Usually indicated by an uncommon obsession regarding physical appearances such as hair loss, wrinkles, weight gain, and other normal occurrences
Conversion Disorder
Usually indicated by physical symptoms develop even when there is no other disorders or ailments, such as paralysis, seizures, and other disorders
Causes of Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
No specific causes have been identified for the appearance of somatic disorders and other related disorders, however it has been noticed in some cases that they tend to run in families. Other cases have shown complications with nerve signals that are supposed to send signals of pain, pleasure and other sensations.
Treatment of Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
There is no known cure for somatic symptom and related disorders. Medications may be prescribed for managing some of the symptoms, but in most cases they are difficult to treat. Learning to understand this disorder and trying to live with it may be the best that could be hoped for. Working with physicians and health care providers to manage symptoms can be effective.
Call OC Revive for Help!
If you or a loved one is struggling with somatic symptom and related disorders, although treatment is difficult, an individualized plan can help alleviate the symptoms. Call OC Revive to discuss treatment options. Our programs are tailored to meet your individual needs, offering a holistic approach to recovery. Do not hesitate to reach out to us at 844-954-3890 for immediate assistance.
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We work with most insurance plans as an in-network or out-of-network provider.
Our campus
A calm outpatient setting in Lake Forest
Comfortable common spaces, outdoor seating, and a clinical environment designed for focused day treatment—not a hospital ward.
Client voices
What people say about care here
“This is an amazing program with dedicated and passionate staff, counselors, and therapists. Everyone is positive and uplifting on a day to day basis. I felt very welcome and accepted during my time at the program.”
“Honestly these guys pretty much saved my life. The staff are fantastic and always there when you need them. The structure and support made recovery feel possible again.”
“OC Revive treated the whole picture—not just the substance. The team helped my family understand dual diagnosis and kept us in the conversation every step.”
What we treat together
Substance use & mental health—treated together
Dual diagnosis is standard, not an add-on. Explore topics below or start with a confidential admissions call.
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FAQ
Common questions
Still unsure whether this level fits? Admissions will walk you through it—no pressure.
(800) 808-675701Do you treat somatic symptom and related disorders with dual diagnosis?
Yes. When substance use and mental health conditions co-occur, we integrate both into one plan across our continuum.
02Which level of care will I start in?
Admissions and clinical assessment match PHP, IOP, Evening IOP, OP, or virtual care to your acuity, safety, and schedule.
03Where is treatment located?
OC Revive is based in Lake Forest, Orange County, with virtual options when clinically appropriate.
04Do you accept insurance?
We work with many commercial plans as in-network or out-of-network. Call (800) 808-6757 or use our verify form.
05How do I get started?
Call admissions 24/7 for a confidential conversation, or submit the form on this page for a callback.
Next step
Talk with admissions about somatic symptom and related disorders
We will help verify insurance, explain levels of care, and map a plan for somatic symptom disorders with dual-diagnosis support—confidentially and without pressure.