Eating Disorders Therapists in Oakdale, MN
I use both EMDR & IFS for anxiety, trauma, substance use, & eating disorders.
My approach to therapy is client centered. I work in a respectful, collaborative fashion to assist you in developing self-insight and to empower you for lasting change. I believe everyone has the capacity for change. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their ability to effect change in their life. This might not be easy to imagine but it is possible with support, compassion and understanding. Together we will work towards these goals and help you achieve the inner peace and happiness you are looking for.
I use both EMDR & IFS for anxiety, trauma, substance use, & eating disorders.
My approach to therapy is client centered. I work in a respectful, collaborative fashion to assist you in developing self-insight and to empower you for lasting change. I believe everyone has the capacity for change. I believe everyone deserves to love themselves, believe in themselves and feel confident in their ability to effect change in their life. This might not be easy to imagine but it is possible with support, compassion and understanding. Together we will work towards these goals and help you achieve the inner peace and happiness you are looking for.
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.
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. I imagine you’re seeking therapy because something isn’t working as you’d hoped. I imagine you want change. Congratulations! That’s the first step towards somewhere new.
If you choose to work with me I won’t view you (or your child) as a problem or an issue to be solved. As a trans/queer and neuroexpansive human, I don’t believe in boxes and value creative approaches to growth.
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. I imagine you’re seeking therapy because something isn’t working as you’d hoped. I imagine you want change. Congratulations! That’s the first step towards somewhere new.
If you choose to work with me I won’t view you (or your child) as a problem or an issue to be solved. As a trans/queer and neuroexpansive human, I don’t believe in boxes and value creative approaches to growth.
Hi I'm Laura! My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. I like to balance acceptance and change, as well as present and past issues in therapy sessions. I utilize a variety of evidence-based techniques (cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, accelerated resolution therapy) to help my clients achieve their goals. I enjoy working with individual adults and teens aged 13+.
Hi I'm Laura! My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. I like to balance acceptance and change, as well as present and past issues in therapy sessions. I utilize a variety of evidence-based techniques (cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, accelerated resolution therapy) to help my clients achieve their goals. I enjoy working with individual adults and teens aged 13+.
I specialize in helping people navigate complex relationships, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, and chronic illness.
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
I specialize in helping people navigate complex relationships, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, and chronic illness.
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and couples, and I value supporting clients through both individual and relational challenges. I work with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, and I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to work toward meaningful and lasting change.
I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and couples, and I value supporting clients through both individual and relational challenges. I work with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, and I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to work toward meaningful and lasting change.
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Instead, I invite you to reach out if you are an anxious, perfectionistic (don't stop reading because you think you aren't perfect enough to be a perfectionist) individual who is struggling anywhere on the disordered eating to eating disorder spectrum.
I have significant experience in the eating disorder field, having worked at the outpatient, IOP, and PHP levels of care. I am happy to work with those actively struggling with meeting their nutritional needs, or those who are further along in recovery and want to work from an anti-diet culture lens.
Instead, I invite you to reach out if you are an anxious, perfectionistic (don't stop reading because you think you aren't perfect enough to be a perfectionist) individual who is struggling anywhere on the disordered eating to eating disorder spectrum.
I have significant experience in the eating disorder field, having worked at the outpatient, IOP, and PHP levels of care. I am happy to work with those actively struggling with meeting their nutritional needs, or those who are further along in recovery and want to work from an anti-diet culture lens.
My passion is helping those with relational issues, developmental trauma, substance use as well as eating disorders.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of therapy. I offer an interpersonal, warm, person-centered approach that helps one feels safe and comfortable. I use humor, validation and different therapeutic strategies to build that therapeutic alliance.
My passion is helping those with relational issues, developmental trauma, substance use as well as eating disorders.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of therapy. I offer an interpersonal, warm, person-centered approach that helps one feels safe and comfortable. I use humor, validation and different therapeutic strategies to build that therapeutic alliance.
I've worked in a variety of settings over the years: in schools, community mental health, in home therapy, pregnant and parenting youth programs, grief/hospice, inpatient/residential/outpatient eating disorder treatment and college counseling.
I believe that people change and heal in the context of relationships - no one heals in isolation.
I've worked in a variety of settings over the years: in schools, community mental health, in home therapy, pregnant and parenting youth programs, grief/hospice, inpatient/residential/outpatient eating disorder treatment and college counseling.
I believe that people change and heal in the context of relationships - no one heals in isolation.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.
As both a human and a therapist, I approach life with warmth, authenticity, and compassion. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where you feel truly seen, valued, and empowered to make meaningful changes. I meet clients where they are, while also gently encouraging exploration outside of their comfort zones. I try to help folks develop insight into themselves, shift patterns that no longer serve them well, and know—deeply—that they and their needs matter. It’s an honor to walk alongside people through both the laughter and the tears.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.
As both a human and a therapist, I approach life with warmth, authenticity, and compassion. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where you feel truly seen, valued, and empowered to make meaningful changes. I meet clients where they are, while also gently encouraging exploration outside of their comfort zones. I try to help folks develop insight into themselves, shift patterns that no longer serve them well, and know—deeply—that they and their needs matter. It’s an honor to walk alongside people through both the laughter and the tears.
I'm a seasoned therapist of 18 years and work with adults of all ages who want help and guidance with sexual health & desires, relationship crossroads, prenatal/postpartum difficulties, parenting struggles, disordered eating, and substance use concerns.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist with extensive scientifically-backed trainings and experiences in the other areas in which I specialize. I provide both education and sensitivity so that we can explore your values, obstacles, sexuality, family history and dynamics, and commitment to making meaningful changes in your life and relationships.
I'm a seasoned therapist of 18 years and work with adults of all ages who want help and guidance with sexual health & desires, relationship crossroads, prenatal/postpartum difficulties, parenting struggles, disordered eating, and substance use concerns.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist with extensive scientifically-backed trainings and experiences in the other areas in which I specialize. I provide both education and sensitivity so that we can explore your values, obstacles, sexuality, family history and dynamics, and commitment to making meaningful changes in your life and relationships.
Brittni A Ingvaldson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC, CCTP
4 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Brittni is a dual-licensed therapist with over 17 years of experience in the addictions and mental health counseling fields, specializing in eating disorders/ disordered eating, poor self-esteem and perfectionism, body image and gender dysphoria, identity confusion, school and family conflicts, college and life transitions, anxiety and depression, self-injury, domestic violence, trauma/abuse, alcohol and drug addictions, ADHD and high functioning ASD, and chronic medical conditions.
Your journey will evolve and strengthen with self-expression, the acceptance of imperfections, the courage to change personal narratives that are no longer serving you and facing adversity and suffering with self-compassion. At Soulfully Rewritten Therapy, you will be empowered to explore, challenge, and invest in your healing journey!
Brittni is a dual-licensed therapist with over 17 years of experience in the addictions and mental health counseling fields, specializing in eating disorders/ disordered eating, poor self-esteem and perfectionism, body image and gender dysphoria, identity confusion, school and family conflicts, college and life transitions, anxiety and depression, self-injury, domestic violence, trauma/abuse, alcohol and drug addictions, ADHD and high functioning ASD, and chronic medical conditions.
Your journey will evolve and strengthen with self-expression, the acceptance of imperfections, the courage to change personal narratives that are no longer serving you and facing adversity and suffering with self-compassion. At Soulfully Rewritten Therapy, you will be empowered to explore, challenge, and invest in your healing journey!
I have extensive experience working with individuals navigating eating disorders.
Whether you're navigating overwhelming thoughts, unhelpful patterns, or feeling disconnected, I am dedicated to meeting you with compassion, curiosity, and humor. I focus on helping you develop skills that support resilience and well-being.
I have extensive experience working with individuals navigating eating disorders.
Whether you're navigating overwhelming thoughts, unhelpful patterns, or feeling disconnected, I am dedicated to meeting you with compassion, curiosity, and humor. I focus on helping you develop skills that support resilience and well-being.
I specialize in Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, & Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder, and Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Life Transitions and Trauma.
As a therapist, it is an honor to be part of another person's process in understanding their personal worth. I respect and value my client's self-determination, therefore, my therapeutic approach is eclectic to correspond with the matter at hand. I am empathetic, patient and respectful, while building a relationship with my client. I believe that progress begins when my client has established trust in our relationship. I have faith that each client has the ability to discover their strengths and to use these strengths to achieve their individual goals.
I specialize in Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, & Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder, and Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Life Transitions and Trauma.
As a therapist, it is an honor to be part of another person's process in understanding their personal worth. I respect and value my client's self-determination, therefore, my therapeutic approach is eclectic to correspond with the matter at hand. I am empathetic, patient and respectful, while building a relationship with my client. I believe that progress begins when my client has established trust in our relationship. I have faith that each client has the ability to discover their strengths and to use these strengths to achieve their individual goals.
I consider it an honor to be allowed entry into someone's life as a therapist. People come to me when some suffering or limitation has opened them up enough to ask a perfect stranger for help. My hope is to provide a safe and respectful place for them to begin to look at the various strands of their lives and stories. Then, as we unravel past and present contributions to the fabric of their lives, we can examine these threads and, with new understanding, weave them back together into a new tapestry which includes fresh possibilities.
I consider it an honor to be allowed entry into someone's life as a therapist. People come to me when some suffering or limitation has opened them up enough to ask a perfect stranger for help. My hope is to provide a safe and respectful place for them to begin to look at the various strands of their lives and stories. Then, as we unravel past and present contributions to the fabric of their lives, we can examine these threads and, with new understanding, weave them back together into a new tapestry which includes fresh possibilities.
Accepting new clients and offering clinical supervision for pre-licensed therapists (LPC/LPCC).
I work with adults and couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity development, body image concerns, and feeling stuck or disconnected. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving individuals who want deeper self-understanding, more fulfilling relationships, and a stronger sense of alignment in their lives. I work from a multicultural lens, honoring how identity, culture, and lived experience shape healing, and I provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Accepting new clients and offering clinical supervision for pre-licensed therapists (LPC/LPCC).
I work with adults and couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, identity development, body image concerns, and feeling stuck or disconnected. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving individuals who want deeper self-understanding, more fulfilling relationships, and a stronger sense of alignment in their lives. I work from a multicultural lens, honoring how identity, culture, and lived experience shape healing, and I provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I specialize with substance abuse/addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health diagnosis such anxiety, depression and trauma.
Online therapy (face-to-face with HIPPA compliant video conferencing) is proven as effective as regular therapy. It's also less expensive, time saving and far more flexible. I work with a lot of busy and successful people who prefer to meet online due to their schedules and/or desire to not go to a traditional therapy office.
I specialize with substance abuse/addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health diagnosis such anxiety, depression and trauma.
Online therapy (face-to-face with HIPPA compliant video conferencing) is proven as effective as regular therapy. It's also less expensive, time saving and far more flexible. I work with a lot of busy and successful people who prefer to meet online due to their schedules and/or desire to not go to a traditional therapy office.
My clinical background is in disordered eating and body acceptance from a body liberation lense.
My special interests include ADHD, AUDHD, anxiety, Intuitive Eating, life transitions, fat liberation, and somatic work. I practice therapy from a decolonized lens.
My clinical background is in disordered eating and body acceptance from a body liberation lense.
My special interests include ADHD, AUDHD, anxiety, Intuitive Eating, life transitions, fat liberation, and somatic work. I practice therapy from a decolonized lens.
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
I have worked with adults who struggle with eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, body image, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions.
Sometimes life can become so overwhelming that we feel stuck and are unsure where to turn next. Sometimes in order to manage this stress, we turn to coping skills or patterns that are not helpful or healthy for us in the long run. For the past 15 years, I have worked with individuals to help them build awareness of any unhelpful patterns and behaviors that have gotten in way of living in line with their values and how they want to show up in their relationships and the world around them.
I have worked with adults who struggle with eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, body image, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions.
Sometimes life can become so overwhelming that we feel stuck and are unsure where to turn next. Sometimes in order to manage this stress, we turn to coping skills or patterns that are not helpful or healthy for us in the long run. For the past 15 years, I have worked with individuals to help them build awareness of any unhelpful patterns and behaviors that have gotten in way of living in line with their values and how they want to show up in their relationships and the world around them.
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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.