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July 17, 2026Journal of Contemporary PsychotherapyOpen Access

Beyond Symptom Reduction: A Case Study of Experiential-Unifying Psychotherapy for Health Anxiety and Compulsive Checking

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VCVasile Constantin

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Overview

Case study demonstrates how experiential-unifying psychotherapy reduces health anxiety and compulsive behaviors, suggesting new therapeutic approaches.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the effectiveness of experiential-unifying psychotherapy in resolving health anxiety and compulsive behaviors.
  • Implemented experiential-unifying psychotherapy with a 22-year-old male client.
  • Used techniques such as metaphor-based interventions, gradual body awareness, and behavioral strategies.
  • Focused on emotional processing and relational integration alongside symptom reduction.
  • Client ceased checking behaviors completely by the end of therapy.
  • Presented reduced anxiety levels and increased emotional awareness.
  • Showed improved functional and relational autonomy.

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Vasile Constantin (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a59c693a58755010b471b52https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-026-09746-5
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