Hi there, I’m Lauren Sharifi, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and founder of ARFID Dietitian.
For over 16 years, I’ve worked in the field of dietetics, including 10 years in private practice supporting individuals with eating disorders. Today, I primarily support adults and caregivers navigating ARFID.
My work is rooted in a neurodivergent-affirming, nervous system-informed approach. I believe eating challenges deserve support that is compassionate, individualized, and grounded in safety, not pressure. Rather than focusing on compliance, I help clients better understand their relationship with food, honor sensory and nervous system needs, and build sustainable strategies that support nourishment and quality of life.
I am deeply committed to ongoing learning and to providing care that is more affirming, inclusive, and informed by the voices of those with lived experience.
I currently work virtually with clients in Massachusetts and in select other states in the US. I also offer professional supervision and trainings for organizations and groups seeking to better understand affirming support for ARFID.
Myrese received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Connecticut and her Master of Public Health from George Washington University. She provides a warm, nurturing environment helping her clients to discover and pursue their goals. She has extensive training in early intervention and more recently, in private practice. She has a particular interest and passion exploring the intersectionality between neurodivergence and eating disorders. Myrese strives to support and develop a collaborative relationship with people using her own lived experience with Autism and neurodivergence, while respecting her clients’ unique journeys. She enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds and brings a wide array of skills and perspectives to her work. Myrese is highly skilled in working with picky and selective eating, and those with sensory differences. She values creating mindful mealtime habits and helping her clients find joy in food. Myrese’s holistic and individualized approach to health and wellness, in combination with her background in nutrition and public health, provides a unique foundation to help people build attainable and sustainable lifelong habits; acknowledging that food can be a deeply personal and even emotional topic. Myrese’s philosophy strives to empower and guide people to consider making realistic, positive changes with the ultimate goals of enjoying life, trying something new and having fun.