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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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!