Eating Disorders Therapists in Lino Lakes, MN
Beth Hamer
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
I treat a variety of conditions, and have specialized training and experience working within addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Life can be hard - you don’t have to struggle alone! The decision to be open to begin therapy is a major step forward. If you're experiencing low self-confidence, doubt, grief, anxiety, shame, or stress, there is a path to help you create a more fulfilling life in the present. I provide a safe nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported, and empowered as you go on this journey.
I treat a variety of conditions, and have specialized training and experience working within addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Life can be hard - you don’t have to struggle alone! The decision to be open to begin therapy is a major step forward. If you're experiencing low self-confidence, doubt, grief, anxiety, shame, or stress, there is a path to help you create a more fulfilling life in the present. I provide a safe nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported, and empowered as you go on this journey.
The headlines read : These are the worst of times (Styx,1981). At times our situations can be overwhelming and truly feel like the worst of times. Life can be painful and difficult and sometimes feels out of control. I help clients deal with a variety of “worst of times” including marital conflict, medical crisis or chronic illness, parenting issues, a difficult child/teen, anger, depression/anxiety, etc. I will help you to solve these and other issues, and work together to make lasting changes.
The headlines read : These are the worst of times (Styx,1981). At times our situations can be overwhelming and truly feel like the worst of times. Life can be painful and difficult and sometimes feels out of control. I help clients deal with a variety of “worst of times” including marital conflict, medical crisis or chronic illness, parenting issues, a difficult child/teen, anger, depression/anxiety, etc. I will help you to solve these and other issues, and work together to make lasting changes.
Does anxiety, depression or moodiness interfere with your experience of joy? Are your beliefs about the world, people and yourself getting in the way of leading a more satisfying life? These are some of the questions I have helped clients work on in my twenty five plus years as a psychologist. I want to help you learn skills to better manage these issues and other important aspects of your life. Here are some of the techniques I offer in therapy: cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) modified for individuals, family systems theory, solution-focused therapy and spirituality.
Does anxiety, depression or moodiness interfere with your experience of joy? Are your beliefs about the world, people and yourself getting in the way of leading a more satisfying life? These are some of the questions I have helped clients work on in my twenty five plus years as a psychologist. I want to help you learn skills to better manage these issues and other important aspects of your life. Here are some of the techniques I offer in therapy: cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) modified for individuals, family systems theory, solution-focused therapy and spirituality.
Stephanie Keeffe Rossing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
I'm passionate to partner with you to receive mind/body/spirit healing that lasts, regardless of the amount of trauma or overwhelm you have experienced! You will learn holistic tools that supersede talk therapy to embody feeling whole and alive. I will empower you to shift your neurobiology throughout each day, allowing you gain the capacity to neutralize the painful life experiences your body has been storing. I specialize with neurophysiological healing from all forms of overwhelming life circumstances including prolonged trauma and dissociation.
I'm passionate to partner with you to receive mind/body/spirit healing that lasts, regardless of the amount of trauma or overwhelm you have experienced! You will learn holistic tools that supersede talk therapy to embody feeling whole and alive. I will empower you to shift your neurobiology throughout each day, allowing you gain the capacity to neutralize the painful life experiences your body has been storing. I specialize with neurophysiological healing from all forms of overwhelming life circumstances including prolonged trauma and dissociation.
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Welcome. I have been providing therapy services for 20+ years in many settings including: inpatient hospital units, outpatient hospital clinics, emergency departments and outpatient mental health clinics. I work with adolescents, adults of all ages and couples. I specialize in eating disorders, bipolar disorder and OCD. I believe balance is key to a successful, healthy life. In visiting this website, you are taking the first step in improving your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you.
Welcome. I have been providing therapy services for 20+ years in many settings including: inpatient hospital units, outpatient hospital clinics, emergency departments and outpatient mental health clinics. I work with adolescents, adults of all ages and couples. I specialize in eating disorders, bipolar disorder and OCD. I believe balance is key to a successful, healthy life. In visiting this website, you are taking the first step in improving your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you.
Jill Bias
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Circle Pines, MN 55014 (Online Only)
With over 14 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, eating disorders, co-dependency, developmental trauma, and women's issues. I often collaborate with other experienced practitioners to provide a well rounded, holistic and concise approach.
With over 14 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression, eating disorders, co-dependency, developmental trauma, and women's issues. I often collaborate with other experienced practitioners to provide a well rounded, holistic and concise approach.
Dr. Chris Pfleghaar
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New Brighton, MN 55112 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have special interests in working with OCD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma (specifically complex posttraumatic stress disorder).
I have been practicing therapy in various settings since 2013. I enjoy working with adults, older-adults and have a specific passion for helping emerging adults. In therapy, I engage with my clients through curiosity, creativity, humor, empathy and collaboration. I also emphasize skills-building, value-guided behaviors, and mindfulness as a means to encourage and support my clients as they identify their path in life.
I have special interests in working with OCD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma (specifically complex posttraumatic stress disorder).
I have been practicing therapy in various settings since 2013. I enjoy working with adults, older-adults and have a specific passion for helping emerging adults. In therapy, I engage with my clients through curiosity, creativity, humor, empathy and collaboration. I also emphasize skills-building, value-guided behaviors, and mindfulness as a means to encourage and support my clients as they identify their path in life.
Deanna L Towns
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCS-NC, LPCC-MN, NCC
Verified Verified
Hugo, MN 55038
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist, it is my goal to compassionately connect with clients and hear their stories. I will help clients identify personal strengths, define desired changes, and create an individualized plan to move toward health and wholeness. My clientele include families, couples, adults, adolescents, and children. I address trauma, sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, communication issues, forgiveness, shame, cross-cultural stress & adjustment, ministry stress, and premarital counseling (using Prepare/Enrich).
As a therapist, it is my goal to compassionately connect with clients and hear their stories. I will help clients identify personal strengths, define desired changes, and create an individualized plan to move toward health and wholeness. My clientele include families, couples, adults, adolescents, and children. I address trauma, sexual and emotional abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, communication issues, forgiveness, shame, cross-cultural stress & adjustment, ministry stress, and premarital counseling (using Prepare/Enrich).
I have special interest in working with individuals (ages 17-99+) who are eager to make changes and may be struggling with OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, perfectionism, self-esteem, work stress, relationship issues, depressed mood, grief/loss, and body image distress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unhappy? Perhaps you've had some recent challenges. You used to be able to handle it all, but lately it hasn’t been as easy. Are you eager to feel better, but not sure where to start? I’m here to help! I know it can be a little scary to start therapy and share your challenges with someone you just met. I totally get it! That's why I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space that allows you to be yourself and make necessary changes. Together we will work to identify unhelpful patterns that might be keeping you stuck. I want you to feel seen, heard and supported.
I have special interest in working with individuals (ages 17-99+) who are eager to make changes and may be struggling with OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, perfectionism, self-esteem, work stress, relationship issues, depressed mood, grief/loss, and body image distress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unhappy? Perhaps you've had some recent challenges. You used to be able to handle it all, but lately it hasn’t been as easy. Are you eager to feel better, but not sure where to start? I’m here to help! I know it can be a little scary to start therapy and share your challenges with someone you just met. I totally get it! That's why I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space that allows you to be yourself and make necessary changes. Together we will work to identify unhelpful patterns that might be keeping you stuck. I want you to feel seen, heard and supported.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a licensed Dietician, in private practice, who specializes in the treatment of Eating Disorders. Since 1984, I have served a clientele of children 12 and over, teens, athletes, adults, and couples. I provide clients suffering from Eating Disorders both therapy and nutritional restoration.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a licensed Dietician, in private practice, who specializes in the treatment of Eating Disorders. Since 1984, I have served a clientele of children 12 and over, teens, athletes, adults, and couples. I provide clients suffering from Eating Disorders both therapy and nutritional restoration.
My main interest is working with teens and adult females to help them feel empowered in their daily lives. My experience is working clients who grew up with alcoholism/addiction in their family of origin, those who struggle with depression and anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, infertility, grief, posttraumatic stress disorder, self harm and eating disorders.
My main interest is working with teens and adult females to help them feel empowered in their daily lives. My experience is working clients who grew up with alcoholism/addiction in their family of origin, those who struggle with depression and anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, infertility, grief, posttraumatic stress disorder, self harm and eating disorders.
She also has experience working with adults with anxiety disorders, bi-polar, chemical dependency, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, and PTSD.
Kassy completed her Master of Social Work at University of Minnesota in 2010. She has been licensed through the state of Minnesota as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker since 2013. She enjoys working with individuals, families, children and adolescents. She has extensive training and experience with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT,) providing children with the opportunity to process traumatic and stressful events.
She also has experience working with adults with anxiety disorders, bi-polar, chemical dependency, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, and PTSD.
Kassy completed her Master of Social Work at University of Minnesota in 2010. She has been licensed through the state of Minnesota as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker since 2013. She enjoys working with individuals, families, children and adolescents. She has extensive training and experience with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT,) providing children with the opportunity to process traumatic and stressful events.
Elizabeth Paulsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roseville, MN 55113 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can provide a powerful opportunity for self-understanding and balance restoration which ultimately leads to growth and emotional healing. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and trusted space with clients to help them begin to identify problematic patterns and explore healthy, effective coping skills. My hope is this repairative process will facilitate change not just within the context of therapy but in all relationships and areas of a client's life. There are many issues we may explore in therapy: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, grief/loss and life transitions among others.
Therapy can provide a powerful opportunity for self-understanding and balance restoration which ultimately leads to growth and emotional healing. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and trusted space with clients to help them begin to identify problematic patterns and explore healthy, effective coping skills. My hope is this repairative process will facilitate change not just within the context of therapy but in all relationships and areas of a client's life. There are many issues we may explore in therapy: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, grief/loss and life transitions among others.
Jo Kurzmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Hugo, MN 55038 (Online Only)
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
Laura is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Wisconsin La Crosse, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Laura enjoys working with adults and adolescents. She has experience working in a state certified DBT program in an intensive outpatient setting as well as residential treatment for eating disorders. Laura brings a humanistic and person-centered approach to her practice. Laura is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to treat PTSD and phobias.
Laura is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Wisconsin La Crosse, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Laura enjoys working with adults and adolescents. She has experience working in a state certified DBT program in an intensive outpatient setting as well as residential treatment for eating disorders. Laura brings a humanistic and person-centered approach to her practice. Laura is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to treat PTSD and phobias.
Sharon Stein McNamara Ed.D. Psychology Inc.
Psychologist, EdD, LP
Verified Verified
Shoreview, MN 55126
You can make the change you want. And I can help. I can assist you in transforming negative and destructive thoughts and behavior into more helpful and compassionate responses. I start with assessing your particular patterns that are self-defeating to what you would like to change in your life. Then I design a program to help you change these behaviors and cope with your existing situation. This mindfulness-based therapy emphasizes working together to help you with depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and chronic or emotional pain; resolve relationship issues; or recover from trauma and grief.
You can make the change you want. And I can help. I can assist you in transforming negative and destructive thoughts and behavior into more helpful and compassionate responses. I start with assessing your particular patterns that are self-defeating to what you would like to change in your life. Then I design a program to help you change these behaviors and cope with your existing situation. This mindfulness-based therapy emphasizes working together to help you with depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, and chronic or emotional pain; resolve relationship issues; or recover from trauma and grief.
My areas of specialization include; depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, relationship issues, eating disorders, chronic pain, DBT, marital/family therapy, grief and loss, pregnancy loss, infertility, adoption, abuse issues, and life transitions.
My office is a warm and comforting place for you to tell your story, deal with life's stressors, treat depression and anxiety, work on healthy relationships, or heal old wounds. I provide a more holistic perspective in my appraoch to therapy, looking at the total needs you might have to best help you to heal and grow. It is very important to me that you feel heard and well cared for in your therapy process.
We will work together to help you to make changes and to feel stronger.
My areas of specialization include; depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, relationship issues, eating disorders, chronic pain, DBT, marital/family therapy, grief and loss, pregnancy loss, infertility, adoption, abuse issues, and life transitions.
My office is a warm and comforting place for you to tell your story, deal with life's stressors, treat depression and anxiety, work on healthy relationships, or heal old wounds. I provide a more holistic perspective in my appraoch to therapy, looking at the total needs you might have to best help you to heal and grow. It is very important to me that you feel heard and well cared for in your therapy process.
We will work together to help you to make changes and to feel stronger.
Fiona Tranquillo
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arden Hills, MN 55126
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are facing challenging circumstances, strained relationships, and difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. With a compassionate and warm style, I aim to create a space where clients feel welcome and comfortable to explore those challenges and work collaboratively towards change. My specialities include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, child psychology, family and relational conflict, anger management, and life transitions.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are facing challenging circumstances, strained relationships, and difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. With a compassionate and warm style, I aim to create a space where clients feel welcome and comfortable to explore those challenges and work collaboratively towards change. My specialities include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, child psychology, family and relational conflict, anger management, and life transitions.
Loren Bergstedt
Counselor, LPCC, LADC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Not accepting new clients
His particular interests include communication, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, teen and young adult concerns, relationships, self-esteem, and spirituality.
Fear, doubt, and pain can sometimes keep us from realizing our potential and achieving our goals. Although we may sometimes need a little help to access the tools we need during a challenging time, each of us has the ability to overcome these obstacles. With courage, hope, patience, and a new perspective, we can get moving in the right direction again. Loren's clients value his authentic, supportive, and humorous style. Meetings are characterized as encouraging, engaging, and insightful as he creates a positive and safe environment to make lasting changes.
His particular interests include communication, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, teen and young adult concerns, relationships, self-esteem, and spirituality.
Fear, doubt, and pain can sometimes keep us from realizing our potential and achieving our goals. Although we may sometimes need a little help to access the tools we need during a challenging time, each of us has the ability to overcome these obstacles. With courage, hope, patience, and a new perspective, we can get moving in the right direction again. Loren's clients value his authentic, supportive, and humorous style. Meetings are characterized as encouraging, engaging, and insightful as he creates a positive and safe environment to make lasting changes.
Andrea L. Walker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (Online Only)
Andrea began her career in the mental health field in 2012 and developed experience through supportive and financial roles for clinics specializing in trauma and eating disorders. She attended Adler Graduate School where she studied co-occurring disorders and completed her master’s degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is dually trained to provide counseling for both substance use and mental health disorders. She provides personalized care, equipping clients with the courage and skills to meet their goals.
Andrea began her career in the mental health field in 2012 and developed experience through supportive and financial roles for clinics specializing in trauma and eating disorders. She attended Adler Graduate School where she studied co-occurring disorders and completed her master’s degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy. She is dually trained to provide counseling for both substance use and mental health disorders. She provides personalized care, equipping clients with the courage and skills to meet their goals.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.