Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) involves limiting the types or amounts of food consumed due to sensory aversions, fear of choking or nausea, or a general lack of interest in eating. Unlike anorexia nervosa, ARFID is not driven by concerns about body image or weight.
CBT and Exposure Therapy
At Virtue Recovery Las Vegas, our clinicians use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and graduated exposure therapy to help patients gradually expand their food repertoire. Exposure therapy is introduced at a comfortable pace, helping patients overcome sensory aversions and fears associated with eating.
Residential Care with Nutritionists
Our residential program provides 24/7 care with registered dietitians and nutritionists who create individualized meal plans. The structured environment allows for consistent, supported exposure to new foods and eating experiences.
Outpatient Options
We offer PHP and IOP outpatient programs for patients who are ready to practice new eating behaviors in their home environment with continued therapeutic support.
Family Therapy & Dual Diagnosis
Family therapy helps caregivers learn supportive mealtime strategies and reduce accommodation of avoidant behaviors. Our dual diagnosis program addresses co-occurring conditions such as anxiety disorders and OCD that frequently accompany ARFID.
- CBT and graduated exposure therapy
- Nutritional rehabilitation with registered dietitians
- Residential care with 24/7 support
- PHP and IOP outpatient options
- Family therapy and mealtime support strategies
- Dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring anxiety/OCD
- Sensory integration techniques