MEET Michael McManus, LCSW

Michael McManus, LCSW
Psychotherapist
"I believe in working with clients to discover and enhance their internal strengths and potential. I believe that each of us has the ability to significantly improve our life situation and by taking that journey with a therapist we can move forward more rapidly on our path to self discovery and empowerment." Michael
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I enjoy working with adults and teenagers dealing with self esteem issues, depression, relationship issues, identity issues, divorce recovery, substance abuse and couples therapy.

Somatic Complaints

Somatic Complaints is a chronic condition in which there are many physical complaints.  These symptoms can be pain or fatigue to the point it causes major emotional problems that will interfere with your quality of life.  Extreme thoughts and behaviors can provoke frequent doctor visits.  Many times you will think the worst about your symptoms and will continue to search for a cure, even though doctors ruled out the condition. Health concerns can arise from somatic complaints disorder and it can make it hard to function and may lead to disability.  Treatment from a psychologists can help ease symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Symptoms Of Somatic Complaints

  • Shortness of breath
  • Palpitations
  • Chest pain
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Nausea
  • Bloating
  • Joint pain
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Amnesia
  • Vision changes
  • Paralysis or muscle weakness
  • Pain during urination
  • Low libido
  • Dyspareunia
  • Impotence
  • Dysmenorrhoea, irregular menstruation and menorrhagia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Pain in the legs or arms
  • Back pain

"I can't change the direction of the wind but I can ajust my sails to always reach my destination."

-JIMMY DEAN

Appointment Request

Contact Me

Lakeshore Drive Therapy
Michael McManus, LCSW Psychotherapist
76 Allen Lakeshore Drive
​Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Phone: (850) 837-0123
contactmcmanus@gmail.com

Hours:
Thu: 3pm-7pm 
Fri: 9am-4pm
Mon-Wed: I am in Miramar Beach and Niceville.
Texting is the most efficient and direct way to contact me. 
​*Do not text or submit private health information.

Helpful Links For Somatic Complaints

  • Medlineplus.gov - Trusted health information regarding somatic complaints that covers symptoms, tests, treatments and resources.
  • American Academy of Family Physicians - Promotes the highest quality care for individuals with mental illness, including somatic complaints, and their families.
  • Webmd.com - Source for original and timely health information as well as material from well known content providers regarding many conditions including somatic complaints.

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