Dr. Andrea Seefeldt (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS)

You deserve care that truly works. I use the most effective, evidence-based treatments and personalize them to meet your unique needs. With compassion and expertise, I’ll empower you to make meaningful changes while walking alongside you every step of the way. You're not alone, and you deserve to feel confident and thrive.

Eating disorders are complex, which is why I stay current with research and continually grow as a clinician. I know that healing looks different for everyone, so I take time to understand your unique experience and create a plan that fits you. Staying connected to the people and passions that bring you joy is part of recovery, and I’ll help you hold onto those things throughout our work together.

I’m dedicated to providing inclusive, affirming care and challenging systems of oppression, like sizism, that get in the way of healing. I welcome people of all genders, races, and body sizes, and I’ll never make assumptions based on appearance. Your identity and culture matter, and I honor them as essential parts of your journey.

Education & Licensure

  • 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

Trainings & Certifications

  • Certified Eating Disroder Specialist (CEDS)

  • SPECIALIZED

    Having specialized in treating eating disorders and comorbid conditions for over a decade, my peers consider me an expert. 

    I often work alongside other mental health professionals who feel that their clients need more specialized support, and handle many cases that would be classified as difficult to treat. All that to say, I’m confident in my approach and that I can help you start living life the way you want to.

  • RELATABLE

    In sessions with me, you never have to worry about being judged or criticized. I’m going to show up as my whole, flawed self, and you are welcome and encouraged to do the same. 

    Ultimately, everything we’ll do together is for your benefit, and I always want you to know that I’m in your corner here. This work may be uncomfortable at times, but I promise to support you through that discomfort and to the other side of recovery.

  • COLLABORATIVE

    As someone who has focused on this specialty for a long time, I know how complicated it can be to navigate all the moving parts of this process. 

    I’m more than happy to assist with—or even lead the charge on—building a team of professionals (dietician, psychiatrist, physician, etc.) that will ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible. I want to be your advocate and ally, and help you in any way I can.

Seefeldt Psychotherapy is delighted to collaborate with Dr. Renee Rienecke, an expert in Family Based Treatment for eating disorders.

Dr. Renee Rienecke

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.

It might feel like you are in control of your eating habits, but in reality, they’re in control of you.

If you’re honest, thoughts about food or your body are floating through your mind no matter what’s happening around you. Not only is it exhausting, it’s inconvenient. Maybe you miss being able to say “yes” to plans without first figuring out if there’s food involved. Or, maybe you just miss when your parents or friends weren’t constantly asking you about when you last ate, what you ate, and how much. Maybe you just want to go back to feeling normal again.

The truth is, your eating habits affect more than just your body—they affect your brain, too. When your brain isn’t nourished, it may be harder to concentrate or make decisions from a place of logic. Malnourishment can also lead to more serious medical complications and even death if it goes untreated. The sooner you seek treatment, the better chances you have to avoid these dire consequences—and for that, you’re in the right place.

Imagine a life where you can focus on what really matters.

I know this might sound impossible right now, but stay with me. 

In this version of your life, you are able to eat when you feel hungry and stop when you’re satisfied. You don’t think of certain foods or ingredients as “good” or “bad,” instead you allow yourself to enjoy meals and look forward to eating with others.

In this version of your life, you accept your body as it is. You may not love it like all of those “positivity” influencers say you should, but you don’t let how you look stop you from enjoying your life. You understand that many of your thoughts about what makes a body “good” or “bad” were never your ideas in the first place. Rather, they were put in your mind through advertisements and social conditioning to make you feel less worthy than others and to encourage you to spend money on trying to fit a certain standard of “beauty.”

 In this version of your life, you’re free from all of that. You’re in control, and you get to choose how you spend your time and energy. 

It’s time to get back to living your vibrant life.

Reach out by clicking the button below and we can schedule a consultation to discuss your needs. Whether you’re a parent or family member seeking help for your child or loved one, or someone seeking treatment themselves, you are in the right place.

I so look forward to hearing from you!