Somatization is when a person’s mental health is at a low point, and they begin to feel their emotional pain physically. Somatization can look like frequent headaches, stomachaches, weight loss, weight gain, or fatigue.
Somatization is when a person’s mental health is at a low point, and they begin to feel their emotional pain physically. Somatization can look like frequent headaches, stomachaches, weight loss, weight gain, or fatigue. The physical symptoms are not only uncomfortable but can be frustrating, without any medical respite.
Child psychiatrists for somatization help clients identify when mental health symptoms appear as physical manifestations. They encourage clients to explore how their bodies feel through mindfulness and relaxation techniques. In therapy for somatization, clients openly talk about their thoughts and feelings with their child psychiatrists, processing through emotional pain or difficult thoughts.
Find vetted child psychiatrists in Maine who specialize in somatization below. Visit each provider profile to watch introductory videos and book a free call to find a good fit!
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$219
94% Anxiety
85% Depression
59% Relationship issues
59% Life transitions
58% Stress management
57% Trauma
43% Adjustment difficulties & disorders
39% Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
34% Aetna
32% Blue Cross Blue Shield
24% United Healthcare