Feeding Therapy Personalized Feeding Support for Your Child

You've tried everything — different foods, different approaches, different mealtimes. And it's exhausting. This page is here to help you understand what feeding therapy actually looks like, and whether it might be the right next step for your child.

Every child I work with is seen by me directly — not an aide or a rotating therapist. That consistency matters, especially for children who need time to build trust.

Common Reasons Families Reach Out

• 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, and one I work with regularly.

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

• Selective or Picky Eating — Some children have a genuinely limited diet due to sensory sensitivities, anxiety around food, or both. I use a gradual, pressure-free approach — through play, exploration, and gentle exposure — to help children expand what they eat without turning mealtimes into a battle.

• Delayed Oral Motor Skills — For children who tire easily while eating, avoid certain textures, or struggle with foods that require more chewing, I use tools, foods, and play to build the strength and coordination needed for a wider variety of foods.

• Mealtime Anxiety or Resistance — If your child melts down at the table, refuses to sit, or seems genuinely distressed around food, something deeper may be going on. I work to understand what's driving that response and help build a mealtime routine that feels safe and even enjoyable.

• Difficulty Chewing or Swallowing — If your child gags frequently, coughs during meals, or avoids foods based on texture, there may be an underlying skill that needs support. I assess what's happening and work carefully to build safe, comfortable eating habits.

• Limited Food Intake & Poor Weight Gain — I work collaboratively with your child's care team to address any underlying medical concerns while building your child's interest in food and the skills needed to eat more comfortably.

• Tube Weaning Support — Tube weaning is a delicate process, and I never take it lightly. I work closely with your child's medical team to ensure every step is safe and appropriately paced — building oral feeding skills gradually while reducing tube dependence at a pace that's right for your child.

• Something Else Entirely — Feeding challenges don't always fit a neat description. If something feels off at mealtimes and you're not sure what to call it, reach out. That's exactly what the free consultation is for.​

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For children with ongoing medical needs, I collaborate closely with your pediatrician and any specialists involved in your child's care — because the best outcomes happen when everyone is working from the same page.

Why In-Home Therapy?

When therapy happens at your kitchen table — with your child's actual plates, utensils, and familiar surroundings — the skills we build transfer directly to real mealtimes. There's no clinic environment to adjust to, no unfamiliar setting to navigate. I also work directly with parents and caregivers during every session, because the strategies that stick are the ones the whole family can carry forward.

Individual Therapy vs. Group Therapy — Which Is Right for My Child?

Most children I work with receive individual in-home therapy, which allows me to focus entirely on your child's specific needs in their own environment. For children ages 4–6, I also offer a small feeding group in Scottsdale — an intimate setting where kids practice eating alongside peers. The social dynamic can be remarkably effective, especially for selective eaters who respond well to watching other children try new foods. Not sure which is the better fit? That's exactly what a free consultation is for.

Get Started Today

Ready to learn more? Schedule your free consultation and let's talk about what's going on with your child. There's no commitment — just a conversation.

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