Meet Lauren Sharifi,
MPH, RD, LDN

ARFID Dietitian


Providing 1-1 Virtual support, support groups and provider education for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or suspected ARFID.
Lauren helps adults and caregivers of those struggling with food avoidance, food aversions, food restriction and sensory challenges.
Make eating more accessible.
Figure out what foods and eating approaches work best for them.
Nourish with confidence.

Navigating how to best nourish ourselves and the ones we love can be confusing and stressful. If you struggling to feed yourself or someone you love, Lauren is here for you. You don't have to do it alone!
 
 

Nutrition Services


Lauren's experience includes helping individuals with ARFID, suspected ARFID, ADHD, Autism, Sensory Differences, OCD, and GAD.

Lauren currently offers one-on-one virtual nutrition coaching, support groups for adults with ARFID and coordinates educational webinars for providers and caregivers wanting to provide more affirming care for those with ARFID.


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From The Blog


November 1, 2024
5 Ways to Support Someone with ARFID

5 Ways to Support Someone with ARFID: “The 5 A’s”

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID, is a complex eating disorder and eating disability that goes beyond just “picky eating.” It’s marked by an intense avoidance […]
June 24, 2024
ARFID and Felt Safety

Felt Safety: The Foundation of ARFID Support

One common question I get asked is “why am I struggling to eat?” or “why am I dropping safe foods?” often the answer is something is […]
May 22, 2024
Appetite vs. Hunger and ARFID

Appetite versus Hunger + ARFID

Last month we held an educational support group on Appetite and ARFID that we got a lot of great response from. So much so we thought […]
October 27, 2023
How to Talk with Others About Your ARFID

How to Talk with Others About Your ARFID

One question that comes up often in ​our support groups​ is how to talk with others about your ARFID. So if this is a question you […]
October 17, 2023
Meal Planning with ARFID

How to Meal Plan with ARFID

When you think of meal planning the first words that come to my mind are a structured 3 meal, 3 snacks plan; recipes; cooking or meal […]

What People Are Saying


"We learned that helping our child feel safe around food and eating is a big part of getting her to eat willingly. We are very happy with Lauren's kind and gentle approach, her knowledge of how eating and anxiety can be tied together, and her ability to help with sensory issues."


"Lauren has helped me normalize the way I eat, and has equipped me with tools, tricks, and tips which make eating easier, more manageable, and more tailored to my own strengths and struggles. She has helped me understand the nature of ARFID and debunked many misconceptions which other health care providers have spread in an unsuccessful attempt to get me to eat "better." I highly recommend Lauren's services for adults or children dealing with ARFID! She is such a kind, helpful, and creative person to have on your team!"


Lauren really helped us with mindset around trying new foods and how to manage the anxiety. Lauren also helped us on a more practical side to decide which foods to try to add in that would fit with preferences. Thank you Lauren for helping us to navigate ARFID and making us feel validated and understood!