Feeding Therapy
Feeding challenges don’t just happen at the table—they affect the whole family. Whether it’s ARFID, selective eating, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety around food, mealtimes can quickly become a source of stress and conflict. At WholeChild Wellness, feeding therapy is not about forcing bites or pressuring kids. It’s about creating safety, building confidence, and helping food feel less overwhelming.
If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone:
Why Families Seek Feeding Therapy
Same Foods
Meals revolve around a short list of "safe foods", with little flexibility day to day.
Health Worries
Parents often wonder if limited diets affect growth or nutrition.
Mealtime Stress
Tears, gagging, or shutdowns can turn meals into a minefield.
Food Anxiety
Kids and teens may feel nervous, overwhelmed, or on edge when new or unfamiliar foods are around.
Social Struggles
School lunches, parties, or outings feel stressful instead of fun.
Parent Burnout
After countless battles and "just one bite" attempts, families feel drained.
Tailored to Each Child & Family
No two kids experience feeding in the same way. What feels like a tiny step for one child might be a huge leap for another. That’s why we don’t follow a rigid formula.
Instead, we draw on our clinical expertise in psychology, behavior analysis, and feeding therapy to adjust methods in the moment—matching strategies to your child’s unique temperament, developmental stage, and family dynamics.
Sometimes that means slowing down and focusing on reducing stress at the table. Other times it’s leaning into playful food exploration, structured exposure, or parent coaching to shift mealtime patterns at home.
By staying flexible and responsive, therapy feels personalized—and families notice progress that actually fits their child, instead of a one-size-fits-all program.