About Us
Our Practice
Led by Psychologist Andrea Seefeldt, Seefeldt Psychotherapy is a warm, welcoming psychologist-owned practice specializing in the treatment of Eating Disorders.
Here, you will experience an approach to treatment that is both personalized and proven, as we employ evidence based treatments that make space for change.
Inclusive treatment for adolescents, adults, & families across gender, race, and physicality. In-person in Chicago and online in all PsyPact states.
Our Approach
Collaborative Care
I deliver the highest standard of collaborative care to my patients. It’s a mindful and synergistic approach to psychotherapy that builds a support system around the patient — a safety net made up of loved ones and medical professionals who oversee their wellbeing throughout treatment.
For Families:
I have found that loved ones and family members are critical participants in the process of healing. With my patients’ permission, I dedicate as much time as needed sharing resources, explaining the science, and answering questions one-o one.
For Patients:
Getting better demands that we work not only on your mental health, but your physical health as well. When working with me, it’s imperative that you maintain an ongoing relationship with a medical Physician who can help you stabilize your health and ensure that a relapse won’t go unnoticed.
No One is to Blame
Eating Disorders are no one’s fault.
Disordered eating is a biological predisposition that affects people across gender, race, and size. They’re shaped by complex societal structures that are much bigger than any one of us.
By working together, we can shift the internal narrative that drives the illness and do the powerful work that promotes healing.
Dr. Andrea Seefeldt
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS)
Understanding and treating Eating Disorders is my sole focus.
I possess a deep understanding of the societal structures and mental health predispositions that cause disordered eating. Evidence-based science that can successfully treat patients is central to my approach to treatment.
I have enjoyed many successes helping patients recast the Eating Disorders that dictate their lives and, in time, learn how to live healthful, joyful lives beyond their diagnosis.
My style employs a mix of kindness, collaboration, and easy relatability. I make it a point to partner with my patient’s personal support networks as well as professional medical specialists who can ensure a baseline of health throughout treatment. The complexity of Eating Disorders is very real. I believe it is vital to create synergistic support around the patient for improved outcomes and it’s the signature of the style of care that I provide.
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist, IL #071009178
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Adler University, 2014
MA, Counseling Psychology, Adler University, 2011
BS, Psychology, University of Wisconsin, 2008
PsyPact provider with authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in participating states
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Certified Eating Disroder Specialist (CEDS)
APA Accredited Predoctoral Fellowship at Indiana University Counseling and Psychological Services
Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Chicago Student Counseling Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Enhanced, CREDO-Oxford
Family-Based Treatment & Family-Based Treatment for Transitioning Aged Youth, Training Institute
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders, Washington University
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Mental Health Foundations
International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute, University of Wisconsin
Dr. Renee Rienecke
Seefeldt Psychotherapy is delighted to collaborate with Dr. Renee Rienecke, an expert in Family-Based Treatment for eating disorders.
Renee D. Rienecke, PhD, FAED, is a clinical psychologist, consultant to ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University. After earning her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan, Dr. Rienecke received her Ph.D. from Northwestern University and completed her clinical psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago. Dr. Rienecke has been in the eating disorders field for over 25 years and has extensive experience building and directing treatment programs, including the University of Michigan Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program and the Medical University of South Carolina Eating Disorders Program. Dr. Rienecke is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, a member of the Eating Disorders Research Society, and a faculty member of the Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders.