When we’re navigating ARFID, there’s often a lot happening beneath the surface.
ARFID is about much more than picky eating or food avoidance.
Often, ARFID stems from deeper challenges with anxiety, sensory sensitivities, control, and fear surrounding eating or trying new foods.
The avoidance isn’t just about food—it’s a way to cope with feelings or experiences we haven’t yet learned to manage in healthy ways.
That’s where we come in.
At My LA Therapy, our ARFID specialists will help you reconnect with your body, understand your triggers, and gently explore foods and experiences in a safe, supportive way.
We’ll guide you toward feeling grounded, secure, and empowered as you build a healthier relationship with food and with yourself.
And we’ll remind you that ARFID does not define you.
It’s only one part of your story—an indicator that there’s a need within you for understanding, care, and growth.
When we view these challenges as opportunities, we can approach them as invitations to heal, expand, and reclaim freedom in our lives.
Your worth is not determined by what you eat or avoid.
Your value is not measured by your diet or food choices.
We are here to help you discover a deeper sense of self-worth and resilience.
We are here to help you build a foundation of confidence, restore hope, and uncover new possibilities for your life.
With guidance and support, you can move beyond the limitations of ARFID and develop a trust in yourself that allows you to engage with the world fully and without fear.
We’re so confident in our extraordinary therapists that we guarantee you’ll love your match – or your money back.
At My LA Therapy, our highly-vetted Anxiety experts are selected not only for their clinical acumen but for who they are.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a type of eating disorder characterized by an avoidance or restriction of certain foods. This can lead to significant nutritional deficiencies or challenges maintaining a healthy weight. Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID is not usually driven by concerns about body image or weight. ARFID can affect people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, and ethnicities.
With ARFID, there can be several symptoms and long-term effects to be aware of. Some common symptoms include:
Long-term effects are primarily related to nutrition and growth, and can include:
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a serious eating disorder characterized by avoidance or restriction of certain foods, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies or challenges maintaining a healthy weight. Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID is not typically driven by concerns about body image or weight.
Common symptoms include:
Possible long-term effects include:
At My LA Therapy, we provide specialized support for individuals with ARFID to help them feel safe, confident, and empowered around food. Our team works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies and practical tools for gradual exposure to new foods and coping with anxiety.
What we offer:
Therapy for ARFID can successfully improve your life by helping you reduce anxiety around food, identify and change the thought and behavioral patterns that contribute to avoidance, and provide strategies to manage discomfort while restoring a sense of safety and confidence.
To experience lasting growth, we must address the underlying causes of food avoidance, confront fears around eating, and gently work through past experiences that contribute to ARFID.
Our evidence-based, research-backed interventions have been shown to be effective in supporting individuals with ARFID and helping them develop healthier eating habits.
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