ARFID Treatment
If eating feels stressful because of sensory issues, fear of choking, past negative food experiences, or a very limited list of “safe” foods, ARFID therapy can help.
I work from a gentle, step-by-step approach that blends CBT, exposure therapy principles, neuroscience, and mindful curiosity toward food.
This approach is for children, teens, or adults who:
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Avoid many foods due to texture, smell, or taste sensitivities
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Have anxiety or fear around eating unfamiliar foods
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Eat a very limited diet that’s impacting nutrition, growth, or health
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Want to expand food variety without pressure or overwhelm
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Throughout therapy, you will learn how the brain’s fear system and sensory processing influence your eating behaviours.
We will use CBT and exposure-based strategies to gradually reduce anxiety around new foods. Our sessions will include curiosity-driven sensory play and mindful tasting to make food exploration engaging rather than overwhelming.
For children, we will work closely with parents to create a supportive, pressure-free environment and develop coping tools for managing stress or overwhelm during meals.
ARFID recovery is never about “forcing” change—it’s about creating safety and trust first.
We go at your pace, celebrate small wins, and use a neuroscience-based understanding of anxiety to make progress sustainable.
If the stress of simply eating is ruining your health, relationships, or daily life, you don’t have to go through it alone. Book your free consultation or reach out to me with your questions and concerns!
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