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About Us

Our Practice

Led by Dr. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Dr. Renee D. Rienecke

Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders

Renee D. Rienecke, PhD, FAED, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Research Director for Eating Recovery Center/Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Centers, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University.  

Dr. Rienecke has over 25 years of experience in the field of eating disorders and has extensive experience building and directing eating disorder treatment programs.  Dr. Rienecke has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles, book chapters, and books.  She is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, a member of the Eating Disorders Research Society, a faculty member of the Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders, providing consultation to therapists interested in becoming certified to conduct family-based treatment for adolescent eating disorders, and is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment & Prevention.

  • BA (Hons), Psychology, University of Michigan, 1997

    MA, Psychology, Northwestern University, 2001

    PhD, Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University, 2004

    Licensed Clinical Psychologist, IL, #071.007132

    PsyPact provider with authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in participating states

  • APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology Predoctoral Internship, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Chicago

    Postdoctoral Fellowship, Eating Disorders Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Chicago

    Faculty Member, Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders 

    Certified Therapist, Family-Based Treatment (FBT)

    Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E), CREDO-Oxford

    Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

    Temperament-Based Therapy with Support (TBT-S)