ARFID Therapy in Greenville, SC
Support for selective and restrictive eating
I provide ARFID therapy in Greenville, SC for adolescents and adults struggling with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. This therapy helps clients expand food choices, reduce anxiety around eating, and address sensory or fear-based challenges.
Through avoidant restrictive food intake disorder therapy, I offer individualized care that addresses both nutritional and emotional needs. My practice serves Greenville, Clemson, and surrounding communities, with secure telehealth sessions available throughout South Carolina. Together, we’ll work on ARFID treatment strategies to create more balanced, sustainable eating habits.
Working With an ARFID Specialist in Greenville, SC
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) is an eating disorder in which someone limits the amount or variety of food they eat because of sensory sensitivity, fear of choking or vomiting, or low interest in eating, rather than concerns about weight or body image. If you’ve been searching for ARFID therapy near me, working with an ARFID specialist means getting care from someone who understands these patterns go far beyond picky eating. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #8647), I have treated eating disorders in both outpatient and residential settings, and I see clients at my office on West Stone Avenue in Greenville or through secure telehealth anywhere in South Carolina.
What to Expect in ARFID Treatment
Every plan is built around your history with food: which foods feel safe, which situations lead to avoidance, and how eating affects your daily routine. We work at a pace that feels manageable, with small steps toward expanding the foods you’re comfortable eating. Because ARFID often overlaps with anxiety, our sessions also address the worry and social pressure that can come with eating at school, work, or family meals.
When you should consider ARFID therapy?
Consistent refusal to eat foods due to taste, texture, or sensory sensitivity.
Anxiety or fear related to choking, vomiting, or other eating difficulties.
Restricted variety of foods leading to nutritional deficiencies or growth concerns.
Reliance on supplements or limited “safe foods” to meet dietary needs.
Avoidance of social events involving meals due to restrictive eating patterns.
Significant stress within families around mealtimes and food preparation.
Why ARFID counseling matters?
ARFID counseling helps clients move beyond selective eating patterns, improving nutrition, social functioning, and overall quality of life.
Expands food variety to support healthier nutrition and development.
Reduces anxiety linked to eating and mealtimes.
Builds coping strategies for sensory sensitivities and food-related fears.
Strengthens confidence and independence in managing eating challenges.
Why work with me?
I provide compassionate, individualized care to help clients and families navigate the challenges of ARFID.
Licensed Professional Counselor
I’m a licensed counselor (LPC #8647) with training in feeding and eating disorder treatment.
Experience With ARFID
I’ve worked with children, adolescents, and adults managing selective and restrictive eating behaviors.
Tailored Therapy Plans
Each plan addresses sensory, emotional, and behavioral aspects unique to your situation.
Supportive Approach
I combine direct guidance with compassion, making therapy approachable and encouraging.
Family Involvement
I offer support and tools for families navigating the stress of ARFID at home.
Telehealth Flexibility
I provide ARFID counseling online across South Carolina, ensuring access to treatment beyond Greenville.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need an ARFID specialist?
If your list of accepted foods keeps getting shorter, meals cause real distress, or you’re facing weight loss or nutritional concerns, it may be time to talk with an ARFID specialist. Picky eating rarely affects health or daily life. ARFID does.
Do you work with teens who have ARFID?
Yes. I work with both adolescents and adults. For teens, I also offer support and tools for parents, so the whole family feels more confident handling mealtimes and progress at home.
Do you offer ARFID therapy online?
Yes. Secure online sessions are available anywhere in South Carolina, so you can get consistent support whether you’re in Greenville, Clemson, Simpsonville, Greer, or Charleston.
Begin ARFID counseling today
If you’re ready to start ARFID counseling in Greenville, SC—or through telehealth across South Carolina—I’d be honored to help. Let’s work together toward balanced eating and greater confidence.