Meal Support
Sometimes talk therapy alone isn’t enough to shift deeply entrenched disordered eating patterns. Meal support is a common and effective part of eating disorder recovery, using the evidence-based science of exposure therapy to help you face feared foods, challenge rigid eating patterns, and build confidence in your ability to nourish yourself. Together, we create a safe, supportive space to practice these changes in real time, so you can move closer to your recovery goals.
What You Can Expect
Meal support is a structured, therapist-guided session where we share a meal or snack together—virtually or at a restaurant—to help you practice nourishing yourself in a safe, supportive environment. It’s designed for those in recovery from an eating disorder, often as part of ongoing work with a therapist, dietitian, or treatment team. Unlike talk therapy, meal support focuses on real-time exposure, helping you challenge food fears, reduce anxiety, and build confidence in your ability to eat with flexibility and self-trust.
Therapeutic Approach and Benefits
Meal support is rooted in evidence-based practices like exposure therapy, CBT-E, and DBT to help you gradually face and dismantle food fears, rigid eating rules, and body image triggers. In each session, you’ll receive both practical guidance and emotional support—reducing anxiety, practicing self-compassion, and building lasting confidence in your ability to nourish yourself with flexibility and trust.
Personalized & Flexible Support
What makes my meal support services unique is how highly personalized they are. Sessions can be scheduled on an as-needed basis for specific challenges or as part of an ongoing recovery plan. We tailor each session to your individual goals, whether that means practicing a challenge food, eating at a non-normative time like brunch or happy hour, or navigating an unfamiliar restaurant menu.
Real-Life Practice for Lasting Change
Recovery isn’t just about eating in familiar, “safe” settings—it’s about building confidence in the moments that used to feel impossible. Together, we’ll practice meals in real-life situations, giving you the tools to face these experiences with less anxiety and more trust in yourself. By working through these pain points in a supportive environment, you’ll create new, positive associations with food and movement toward lasting freedom.
