Does your teen struggle with extreme food avoidance, intense anxiety around eating, or a very limited range of "safe" foods? You aren't alone, and there is a path forward. Our specialized group integrates the gold-standard treatments for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) to help your family build confidence and flexibility around food.
ARFID is more than "picky eating"—it is a complex sensory or anxiety-based challenge. We believe that for a teen to succeed, the whole family needs the right tools. Our dual-track approach ensures that while teens are learning to face their fears, parents are learning how to lead the way with calm, supportive boundaries.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID helps teens understand the "why" behind their avoidance.
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions helps shift the parental response to anxiety.
We utilize a unique "Split & Shared" format to maximize clinical impact and practical application:
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Dr. Heather Rosen is the Director of the Eating Disorder Program and specializes in adolescent eating disorders and CBT-AR, helping teens navigate the emotional and physical hurdles of expanding their palate in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Dr. Valerie Scelsa is an expert in the SPACE protocol, empowering parents to support their children’s growth by adjusting the family environment and reducing the "accommodation cycle" that often keeps ARFID in place.
This isn't about pressure or blame. It’s about building a toolkit for a more flexible, nourished life.
