DR MARIANNE MILLER
CARING EATING DISORDER TREATMENT AND ARFID THERAPY IN SAN DIEGO, AND THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND WASHINGTON D.C., FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
It is so challenging to find an eating disorder therapist who specializes in ARFID in San Diego who you can trust with your teen.
You’re so worried. Your teen refuses many foods and eats a very limited variety. They might say, “I’m just not hungry,” or “That food smells weird.” Meals have become battlegrounds. Maybe they gag when trying something new or panic when their usual foods aren’t available. You’ve tried to explain this to pediatricians, but you feel dismissed or told they’ll “grow out of it.” It’s clear this is affecting their energy, their growth, and their ability to participate in life. At night, you lie awake wondering what’s really going on and how to find the right support. Whether you're in San Diego, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Texas, or Washington, D.C., you're not alone. Your concerns are valid.
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Your teen struggling with ARFID deserves to work with an eating disorder therapist they can trust--a person with whom they will feel safe. I can help. I am a compassionate, supportive psychotherapist who loves working with teens!
In therapy, your teen will learn to identify the confusing emotions that are coursing within them. They will learn how to manage their emotions and self-soothe, two skills that are especially helpful for teens suffering from eating disorder symptoms, ARFID, and anxiety.
If your teen is struggling with ARFID, you may be navigating intense family stress around meals, sensory sensitivities, and food rigidity. Family therapy is an integral part of my approach to treating ARFID in teens across San Diego, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and throughout California, Texas, and Washington, D.C. I use a sensory-attuned, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming approach that honors your teen’s unique needs and experiences. Together, we focus on improving communication, reducing shame-based dynamics, and shifting patterns that may be making eating even harder. You’ll receive consistent updates about your teen’s progress and guidance for how to respond supportively at home. It can also be helpful for your teen to work with a dietitian who specializes in ARFID and can support exposure therapy when appropriate.
In order to provide the best ARFID treatment for your teen in San Diego and throughout California, Texas, and Washington D.C., I collaborate with pediatricians, dietitians, psychiatrists, and even coaches when necessary. You will feel comforted in knowing that I strive to understand and address the context of the teen's world, both inside and outside of their school setting.
Above all, I know how deeply you care about your teen and how important it is to find someone who truly understands ARFID. You’re not looking for just any therapist. You want someone who sees your teen’s strengths, not just their challenges. I bring years of experience, a warm and compassionate presence, and a neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-aware lens to every session. I also happen to know more than you’d expect about teen pop culture, which helps me connect in ways that feel authentic and engaging. Whether you're in San Diego, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Texas, or Washington, D.C., I create a supportive environment where your teen can feel safe, understood, and empowered to work toward recovery.
If you’re having a hard time finding virtual or in-person treatment for ARFID in San Diego, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, or anywhere in California, Texas, or Washington, D.C., I’m here to help. Click the red button to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call. Together, we’ll explore whether my neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned approach is the right fit for your teen’s needs.
9820 Willow Creek Road Suite 245 San Diego, CA 92131
hello@drmariannemiller.com
858-699-3754