Step daughter will not eat. What can I do?

I have a 9 year old step daughter. She has barely been eating for the last few months. In the beginning she went to doctors and specialists because she said her throat was hurting but no one could find an issue. She is on a list to see a psychologist but apparently mental health isn't a priority in Nova Scotia because it has been months of waiting. She is definitely going through something mentally but I don't know how to help her. It's like her stress is manifesting into an eating disorder.She will eat sometimes, but it is very little and she is so picky. One chicken nugget, a couple bites of soup, then she will say her throat is hurting and will cry if you ask her about it. She will eat treats, but it's still very selective. Chocolate, ice cream, yogurt, sugary cereal. But she will usually eat it all, at least there is some kid still in there. I know she doesn't want to talk about what's going on. She probably doesn't even know how to explain how she's feeling. She acts like a totally normal kid until mealtime comes around. Laughing, having fun, playing with her siblings. She still has interests, she loves riding horses and being active outside. But then as soon as food is on the table things go south. She gets herself so worked up over the thought of eating. We have to do something. Who knows how long it will be until she can see a professional. Has anyone dealt with something similar? I just want her to feel ok and get some actual healthy food into that tiny body. via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/3g0VuiC