Lauren Pickens

About Lauren

Hi! I'm Lauren. I’m a Registered Dietitian in Colorado with experience supporting clients who feel overwhelmed by nutrition information, health concerns, or the pressure to “do it right.” I enjoy working with people navigating nutrition around complex or confusing medical situations or who simply feel unsure where to start. In our sessions, I focus on understanding your life situation and history, helping organize competing priorities, and identifying clear and manageable next steps. Clients might describe our work together as practical, supportive, and grounding. I strive to help you feel heard, respected, and more confident in how to move forward. In my spare time I'm an advocacy leader for dietitians and access to evidence-based nutrition care - and I enjoy cooking, spending time with my family (and our wheaten terrier), and many of the amazing outdoor activities in Colorado.

Approach to care

I believe nutrition care is most effective when it goes beyond food advice to address you as a unique individual. I work best as a partner and guide—listening carefully, helping you feel understood, and bringing clarity to complex health and nutrition concerns. My approach is collaborative and evidence-informed, with a focus on practical strategies that fit your unique circumstances. Whether supporting behavior change, managing chronic conditions, or navigating uncertainty, my goal is to help you feel empowered, supported, and confident taking your next step forward.

Your first session with Lauren

In our first session I'll listen to your story, concerns and goals, collect relevant information and collaborate with you to develop a plan forward based on your unique circumstances and relevant evidence-based guidance. My desire is for you to come away from our first meeting feeling heard, comfortable and a little more confident.

Education

MS Nutrition Science, Drexel University

Hobbies

Backpacking, Camping, Cooking, Hiking, Skiing

Licenses and Certifications