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Alison Pelz, RD,LD, LCSW

Alison Pelz is a psychotherapist and registered dietitian who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders.

Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and related disorders including emotional eating, chronic dieting & poor body image.

02/23/2026

People do not “grow out of” ARFID simply because they age. Many adults meet full diagnostic criteria, experience significant impairment, and struggle to access appropriate care, often because ARFID is still viewed primarily as a childhood condition.

Learn more about ARFID in adults here: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2026/02/11/adults-and-arfid/

02/20/2026

When Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is discussed, the focus is often on children. Pediatric feeding clinics, early intervention models, and parent-led treatment approaches dominate the literature and training spaces. While this work is essential, it can unintentionally leave an important group of overlooked: adults with ARRID.

Learn more about ARFID in adults here: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2026/02/11/adults-and-arfid/

02/11/2026

Whether you are an individual with an eating disorder or a loved one of a person with an eating disorder, looking for a qualified therapist can be tough.

This post will give you tips on what to look for in a treatment provider, and questions to ask to help you determine the right eating disorder therapist for you: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2019/06/12/questions-for-eating-disorder-therapist/

02/09/2026

Curious how validation can change your relationship with your teen?

Sign up for our email list and we’ll send you a free copy of our workbook “What to Say (And Not to Say) to Your Teen With an Eating Disorder: A Caregiver's Workbook”. You can use the workbook as a caregiver or as a clinician to give out to your clients!

This free caregiver workbook includes:
* An overview of what validation is (and crucially, what it isn’t)
* Space for caregivers to reflect and explore their feelings about their child’s eating disorder
* Phrases to use and not to use when validating
* Space so caregivers can practice validating responses to their child to support their child in recovery

Get your copy here: https://www.pelzinstitute.com/offer-parents-teens-eatingdisorders

02/06/2026

Levels of care refer to how much support is needed to reduce eating disorder behaviors during treatment. Several levels of care may be utilized throughout treatment for an eating disorder, based on what is necessary for the person in recovery. Levels of care in eating disorder treatment are selected based on many factors - these are some of them.

Learn more about levels of care in eating disorder treatment here: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2024/10/01/levels-of-care-in-eating-disorder-treatment-how-to-choose-the-right-option/

02/04/2026

Treatment choices can be overwhelming if you or your teen are newly diagnosed with an eating disorder. Residential, day treatment, or outpatient care – what does this all mean?

These are some of the different levels of care available in eating disorder treatment.

Learn more about the different levels of care in eating disorder treatment here: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2024/10/01/levels-of-care-in-eating-disorder-treatment-how-to-choose-the-right-option/

02/02/2026

Eating disorders are complex, but that doesn’t mean they are unknowable. Education is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal, not only to help you find effective methods of support, but also to help expand your understanding of what causes and may impact eating disorders, so you can give informed care to your teen–rather than having to rely on guess work and risk causing harm. Understanding the nature of eating disorders and their impact on both physical and mental health can demystify the illness and empower you to provide informed support to your teen.

These are some highly recommended resources to deepen your knowledge and help you in supporting your child. Get the rest of my tips for supporting your child during eating disorder treatment here: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2025/02/05/supporting-your-child-through-an-eating-disorder-a-guide-for-parents/

01/30/2026

ARFID’s restrictive eating patterns in children can lead to low energy, isolation, and anxiety around meal times. For caregivers, it can be a struggle to know how to feed your child, or it can take lots of effort to prepare foods that you know they will eat in order to support growth.

For older children and adolescents, ARFID can make socializing, which often happens around food (such as parties, sleep overs, family events or team dinners), anxiety provoking for both the child and parents. The disorder’s consequences radiate outward, often simmering into familial tensions and social rifts, as loved ones grapple with the complexities of ARFID.

Adults with ARFID tend to have a decrease in quality of life. Moreover, the fear of eating outside one’s comfort zone can hinder personal and professional growth, particularly when mealtime activities are involved.

Ultimately, the disorder’s grasp can dampen overall quality of life, exerting a significant emotional toll.

Learn more about treating ARFID: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2025/08/12/understanding-arfid-more-than-picky-eating/

01/28/2026

Adults who have struggled with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder for most of their life may feel it is impossible for things to be different. Parents who have a child struggling with ARFID have, more often than not, literally tried everything to help their kiddo eat, but nothing seems to be working. ARFID is often equated with picky eating, but it’s actually much more complex than that.

Learn more about ARFID here: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2024/07/16/understanding-arfid-more-than-picky-eating/

01/26/2026

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is not just a simple case of picky eating; it is a complex psychological condition that can cause significant nutritional and reduced quality of life, particularly if it endures into adulthood.

Unlike other eating disorders that are often driven by concerns about weight and body image, ARFID is characterized by an avoidance of food based on sensory sensitivity, lack of interest in eating, depressed appetite, and/or fear of adverse consequences such as choking, throwing-up, or an allergic reaction.

Individuals grappling with ARFID may face a persistent difficulty when it comes to eating sufficient quantities or varieties of food. This can stem from deep-seated anxiety, gastrointestinal discomfort, or past negative associations with food.

Learn more on the blog: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2025/08/12/understanding-arfid-more-than-picky-eating/

01/23/2026

Maybe this year you are re-thinking your New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you are beginning to notice that dieting is taking up too much space in your life or you are tired of worrying about what you eat or what you look like. It could be you are looking to “get off the diet roller coaster” permanently and heal your relationship with food and your body.

If you are ready to give up dieting, you’re not alone. Consider these five reasons to quit dieting for good: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2021/01/13/5-reasons-not-to-diet-in-2021-or-ever/

12/03/2025

When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder outlines the complexities of eating disorders and the impact that they can have on your teen (and your family’s) life.

If you are a parent worried about your child and unsure how to help them overcome their eating disorder, or a clinician wanting to learn more about FBT, this book is a must-read. As an eating disorder therapist myself, I recommend this book to all of the families that I work with and to other clinicians. It will be a great resource and provide a glimmer of hope to you on your journey.

Get my full review here: https://www.alisonpelz.com/2024/09/10/book-review-when-your-teen-has-an-eating-disorder-is-a-must-read/

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