Meet Lauren

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.

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Meet Myrese

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 discover and pursue their goals. She has extensive training in early intervention and, more recently, in private practice. She has a particular interest in exploring the intersectionality between neurodivergence and eating disorders.

Myrese strives to build a collaborative relationship with clients, drawing on her own lived experience with Autism and neurodivergence while respecting each person’s unique journey. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds and brings a wide array of skills and perspectives to her work. Myrese is highly skilled in supporting picky and selective eating, as well as working with those with sensory differences. She values creating mindful mealtime habits and helping clients find joy in food.

With a holistic and individualized approach to health and wellness, combined with her background in nutrition and public health, Myrese offers a strong foundation for building attainable, sustainable lifelong habits—while recognizing that food can be deeply personal and emotional. Her philosophy centers on empowering people to make realistic, positive changes with the ultimate goals of enjoying life, trying new things, and having fun.

Outside of her professional work, Myrese has a passion for photography and enjoys expressing her creativity through drawing. She’s also an avid animal lover—especially when it comes to her cats, Benjamin and Fiona—who keep life playful, curious, and full of personality.

Insurance & Payment Options:

Currently contracted with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Harvard Pilgrim, Mass General Brigham (MGB) Health insurances

Out-of-pocket (superbills available for potential reimbursement)

Location & Availability:
Our practice provides virtual nutrition counseling and is currently able to see clients in the following states:
MA, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IN, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV

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