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Pediatric Feeding Therapy Serving the East Valley & Beyond

If mealtimes feel like a constant struggle, you're not alone. Feeding challenges can be overwhelming for both parents and children, but help is here. I'm Jennifer Urich, a licensed occupational therapist with a passion for helping families find joy at the table again. I provide in-home feeding therapy throughout the East Valley of Metro Phoenix and virtual therapy for families anywhere in Arizona — all focused on helping your child build a healthy, positive relationship with food.​​

I also offer a small feeding group for children ages 4–6 in Scottsdale — a supportive setting where kids practice eating alongside peers.

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What I Can Help With

Every feeding challenge looks different. Here are some of the most common reasons families reach out:

 

• Slow or Poor Weight Gain — If your child isn't gaining weight the way they should, I'll work with you to find practical strategies that support healthy growth through food.

• Not Eating Enough — Some children consistently eat very small amounts at meals. I help families gently increase intake in a way that feels comfortable, not forced.

• Bottle Aversion — If your baby fights the bottle, cries, or shuts down at feeding time, you're not imagining it. This is a real and treatable challenge.

• Transitioning to Solids — Moving from bottle or breast to solid foods can be tricky. I help make that transition feel natural and low-stress for both of you.

• Feeding Tube Dependence — If your child relies on a feeding tube and you're working toward oral feeding, I provide careful, supportive therapy to help build that skill at a safe pace.

• Picky or Selective Eating — Beyond typical picky eating, some children have a very limited diet due to sensory sensitivities or anxiety around food. I help expand food variety without pressure or mealtime battles.

• Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing — If eating seems physically hard for your child — gagging, coughing, or avoiding certain textures — I can help strengthen the skills needed for safe, comfortable eating.

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Don't see your child's specific challenge listed? Reach out anyway — chances are I can help, or I'll point you in the right direction.

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A Personalized Approach

No two kids eat the same way — and no two therapy plans look alike. I work around your child's specific needs, at their pace, in the comfort of your own home.​

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Ready to Make Mealtimes Easier?

Whether you're in the East Valley or anywhere across Arizona, I'm here to help. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation — I'll listen to what's going on and we'll figure out together whether therapy is the right next step.

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