Therapy for Food-Related Challenges
FOOD-RELATED CHALLENGESSupporting teens experiencing food-related challenges.
Struggles with food or eating patterns can affect a teen’s confidence, focus, and emotional well-being. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where teens can explore these challenges, understand how they impact daily life, and develop practical strategies to manage food-related stress, build healthier eating habits, and navigate social situations around food with greater confidence.
SYMPTOMS
Food-Related Challenges
When food-related concerns begin to take over, both teens and parents may notice changes—here are some common signs:
Anxiety, stress, or conflict around meals or specific foods
Restricting, skipping, or hiding food
Overeating or loss of control around food
Difficulty managing routines involving meals or snacks
Withdrawal from peers or social situations that involve food
Frustration, irritability, or mood swings related to eating
Challenges with appetite, portion sizes, or recognizing hunger/fullness cues
SUPPORTS
How Therapy Helps
Therapy provides a supportive space for teens to explore and understand their feelings around food and eating. Through evidence-based strategies and collaboration with families, teens can:
Manage anxiety or stress related to meals and eating
Develop healthier eating habits and routines
Learn to recognize hunger and fullness cues
Communicate feelings about food more effectively
Build confidence and resilience in navigating social situations around food
Parents can play an important role by reinforcing skills at home, modeling healthy eating behaviors, and supporting mealtime routines. Together, therapy and family involvement help teens feel empowered and more comfortable with food and eating.
Why Choose Cornerstone Family Psychology
Located in Calgary, I provide teen-centred therapy that meets each teen where they are. I support teens navigating changes in their body, chronic health conditions, or medical treatments, helping them build self-esteem, emotional balance, and strategies to feel more in control of their wellbeing.
If your teen is struggling with anxiety or depression, schedule a consultation today to learn how therapy can help.