🍎 Eating Disorder Therapy for Children in Orlando

Compassionate, Evidence-Based Treatment for Young Minds and Bodies

Serving families in Central Florida since 1998

Understanding, Healing & Thriving

Eating disorders don’t just affect teens and adults—they can begin in childhood, often disguised as picky eating, food fears, or rigid routines.

At The Counseling Corner, we offer gentle, age-appropriate care to help children heal their relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. Since 1998, we’ve supported families across Central Florida with trusted, personalized therapy designed to restore health, safety, and joy.

🧠 What Eating Disorders Look Like in Children

Early signs may include:

• Avoiding meals, hiding food, or refusing to eat in front of others

• Fear of eating certain foods or rigid “food rules”

• Obsessive concerns about weight, size, or appearance

• Rituals around eating (e.g., cutting food into tiny pieces)

• Sudden weight loss, fatigue, or growth delays

• Digestive complaints without medical cause

• Shame, perfectionism, or control issues related to food

Disordered eating can stem from anxiety, trauma, sensory sensitivities, low self-esteem, or a need for control—not just body image concerns.

👩‍⚕️ Common Diagnoses in Children

• ARFID – Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

• Anorexia Nervosa (early-onset) – Restriction and fear of weight gain

• Bulimia Nervosa – Rare in young children but may emerge in pre-teens

• Binge Eating Disorder (BED) – Emotional overeating episodes

• Orthorexia – Obsession with “clean” or “healthy” eating

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) – Obsessive focus on perceived physical flaws

🛠️ How We Help: Our Therapy Approach

We provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate care tailored to each child’s needs:

Core Treatments We Offer:

• Family-Based Treatment (FBT): Parents are empowered to guide recovery at home

• CBT & TF-CBT for Kids: Builds emotional tools and self-awareness

• Play Therapy & Expressive Arts: Helps children express fear, control, or shame

• Parent Coaching: Reduces food battles and strengthens connection

• Nutrition Collaboration: We coordinate with your pediatrician and dietitian

📘 What Parents Should Know

1. Early intervention is essential.
Don’t “wait and see.” The sooner we begin treatment, the better the outcome.

2. It’s not just a phase.
Disordered eating is not attention-seeking—it’s distress. Without treatment, it often worsens.

3. You are part of the healing process.
In FBT, parents are not blamed—they’re empowered. We’ll show you how to support and lead.

4. It’s often not about food.
Underlying trauma, perfectionism, anxiety, or sensory issues are often the true driver. We treat the root—not just the surface behavior.

5. It’s okay to feel scared.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’ll walk with you—every step of the way.

💬 A Parent’s Perspective

“I thought I was helping by adjusting meals to fit her needs, but I was actually feeding the fear. With support from The Counseling Corner, I learned how to gently—but firmly—help her face her fears and eat again.”
— Mother of a 10-year-old in recovery

🧠 Why Choose The Counseling Corner?

✅ Full-time licensed therapists trained in child and adolescent eating disorders
✅ Family-Based Treatment (FBT) and trauma-informed parent support
✅ Creative, child-centered therapies: CBT, TF-CBT, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts
✅ Collaborative care with pediatricians, dietitians, and schools
✅ Warm, welcoming offices in Orlando, Clermont, and Orange City/Deland
✅ Bilingual therapists (English/Spanish) & secure telehealth options

📞 Take the First Step—We’ll Help You Navigate the Rest

Eating disorders can feel isolating and terrifying—but you don’t have to face them alone.

Let us help your child (and your family) move toward freedom, nourishment, and emotional wellness.

📞 Call us at 407-843-4968
📧 Or email: info@counselingcorner.net
🌐 Serving Central Florida in person & online

💬 Testimonials

“Counseling at The Counseling Corner gave us back our daughter. Family therapy taught us healing communication.”
— Parent of a recovered teen

“Online therapy gave me the privacy and flexibility I needed to face bulimia. It changed my life.”
— Adult client

🌱 Your Journey Starts Now

Recovery is possible. With the right support, your child can heal, thrive, and reclaim their life.

Call The Counseling Corner today at 407-843-4968
or Email info@counselingcorner.net