Eating Disorders Therapists in Shoreview, MN
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.
In my clinical practice, I work with individuals, couples and families to reduce thinking and behavioral patterns that cause difficulty and distress. I am an adoption competent therapist. In the forensic practice, I do parenting consulting for post-decree divorced couples who need help with co-parenting.
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.
In my clinical practice, I work with individuals, couples and families to reduce thinking and behavioral patterns that cause difficulty and distress. I am an adoption competent therapist. In the forensic practice, I do parenting consulting for post-decree divorced couples who need help with co-parenting.
My approach is person-centered, empathetic, mindful, and holistic. I work with adults, integrating a synergistic blend of evidence-based practices through a culturally sensitive lens. I am especially passionate about helping challenge the stigma around men’s mental health, encouraging greater openness, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing. Men often face contradictory messages from society and female partners. They are to be emotionally mature while also stoic. Cis-gender male suicide rates are almost 80% higher than cis-women. According to research from Berkeley, all humans have 27 dimensions of emotions.
My approach is person-centered, empathetic, mindful, and holistic. I work with adults, integrating a synergistic blend of evidence-based practices through a culturally sensitive lens. I am especially passionate about helping challenge the stigma around men’s mental health, encouraging greater openness, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing. Men often face contradictory messages from society and female partners. They are to be emotionally mature while also stoic. Cis-gender male suicide rates are almost 80% higher than cis-women. According to research from Berkeley, all humans have 27 dimensions of emotions.
Feeling overwhelmed? Inadequate? Undone? Exhausted trying to juggle everything perfectly all of the time? Disappointed with relationships? Ready to consider what keeps you from changes you want? Wondering if life could be better if things were "tweaked" a little? You are not alone! You matter. Your story matters. Help also matters because we weren't meant to "go it alone". All of us need help along the way. And the client-therapist relationship matters: it's important that you are comfortable and find a safe place where your story---your thoughts, perspectives, hopes, and dreams---can be heard, valued, and repurposed for your next chapter.
Feeling overwhelmed? Inadequate? Undone? Exhausted trying to juggle everything perfectly all of the time? Disappointed with relationships? Ready to consider what keeps you from changes you want? Wondering if life could be better if things were "tweaked" a little? You are not alone! You matter. Your story matters. Help also matters because we weren't meant to "go it alone". All of us need help along the way. And the client-therapist relationship matters: it's important that you are comfortable and find a safe place where your story---your thoughts, perspectives, hopes, and dreams---can be heard, valued, and repurposed for your next chapter.
Life can be tough - and we are not meant to go through life alone! Many of the individuals that I work with feel like they have gotten to a place where they feel overwhelmed and need a space to process this stress with someone other than friends or partner. These folks typically include students (from undergraduates to the doctoral level), parents of young children, and individuals in high-stress jobs (educators, healthcare professionals), and people who are exploring their own identity. I enjoy working with people 18+ in an individual setting to help reconnect with their most authentic selves.
Life can be tough - and we are not meant to go through life alone! Many of the individuals that I work with feel like they have gotten to a place where they feel overwhelmed and need a space to process this stress with someone other than friends or partner. These folks typically include students (from undergraduates to the doctoral level), parents of young children, and individuals in high-stress jobs (educators, healthcare professionals), and people who are exploring their own identity. I enjoy working with people 18+ in an individual setting to help reconnect with their most authentic selves.
We are a dedicated team of holistic health professionals passionate about helping people overcome life's challenges. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy, nutrition counseling, medication management, addiction services, acupuncture, bio-feedback, trauma/PTSD treatment, and work with co-occurring mental health issues. We offer in-person and virtual therapy. Same-day appointments available.
We are a dedicated team of holistic health professionals passionate about helping people overcome life's challenges. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy, nutrition counseling, medication management, addiction services, acupuncture, bio-feedback, trauma/PTSD treatment, and work with co-occurring mental health issues. We offer in-person and virtual therapy. Same-day appointments available.
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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.
Accepting New Clients! Vulnerability is an act of bravery. But being brave isn’t easy when you do it alone. And it’s especially difficult when your brain is telling you that you aren’t good enough, worthy, or important. Maybe your mind has convinced you that if you wash your hands, google that medical condition for hours, or stop thinking that thought, the fears and anxiety will go away. Perhaps by changing the way you eat, you can “fix it.” For some, being who you are is challenging or even not allowed, because those around you do not understand or approve.
Accepting New Clients! Vulnerability is an act of bravery. But being brave isn’t easy when you do it alone. And it’s especially difficult when your brain is telling you that you aren’t good enough, worthy, or important. Maybe your mind has convinced you that if you wash your hands, google that medical condition for hours, or stop thinking that thought, the fears and anxiety will go away. Perhaps by changing the way you eat, you can “fix it.” For some, being who you are is challenging or even not allowed, because those around you do not understand or approve.
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.
We have worked with families, adolescents and adults in several settings that specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and substance use.
We get to know the whole person. Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or you find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
We have worked with families, adolescents and adults in several settings that specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and substance use.
We get to know the whole person. Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or you find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
I’m especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, and those navigating eating disorders, body image challenges, and mood disorders.
I bring both clinical skill and creative intuition to the healing process. If you feel caught in cycles of reactivity, self-doubt, or emotional disconnection—especially in your relationships—you’re not alone. With a curious, experiential approach, I specialize in helping individuals explore the unresolved trauma that shows up in the present, often in ways that feel confusing, painful, or overwhelming. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I guide clients in gently uncovering and transforming the protective parts of themselves that developed in response to pain.
I’m especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, and those navigating eating disorders, body image challenges, and mood disorders.
I bring both clinical skill and creative intuition to the healing process. If you feel caught in cycles of reactivity, self-doubt, or emotional disconnection—especially in your relationships—you’re not alone. With a curious, experiential approach, I specialize in helping individuals explore the unresolved trauma that shows up in the present, often in ways that feel confusing, painful, or overwhelming. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I guide clients in gently uncovering and transforming the protective parts of themselves that developed in response to pain.
From an internship at a Women's Correctional Facility in Baltimore, to work at two prominent Eating Disorder treatment centers, to post graduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I strive to meet patients where they are at as they uncover parts of themselves.
Life is full of relationships, experiences, and events that impact us and ultimately shape who we are and how we interact with the others in the world. I strive to join with my patients to work through the challenging and painful things in life so that together we can move towards greater understanding. The relationship between patient and therapist creates the foundation essential to explore and ultimately work through these difficulties that cause pain and struggle. In order to move towards healing we need to feel heard, understood, and accepted just as we are.
From an internship at a Women's Correctional Facility in Baltimore, to work at two prominent Eating Disorder treatment centers, to post graduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I strive to meet patients where they are at as they uncover parts of themselves.
Life is full of relationships, experiences, and events that impact us and ultimately shape who we are and how we interact with the others in the world. I strive to join with my patients to work through the challenging and painful things in life so that together we can move towards greater understanding. The relationship between patient and therapist creates the foundation essential to explore and ultimately work through these difficulties that cause pain and struggle. In order to move towards healing we need to feel heard, understood, and accepted just as we are.
I enjoy working with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, depression, substance use, and relationship stress.
Together, we’ll explore current stressors while also looking at how past experiences and patterns may be shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. I integrate approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to support your unique needs and experiences.
I enjoy working with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, depression, substance use, and relationship stress.
Together, we’ll explore current stressors while also looking at how past experiences and patterns may be shaping how you see yourself, others, and the world around you. I integrate approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to support your unique needs and experiences.
My clients have described me as thoughtful, empathetic, wise, and funny. I am not a bobble-head that will nod along to anything you say and just keep asking you, "and how does that make you feel?" I'm engaged, I'm funny, and I'm direct. I'm kinda like hard candy. I'm sweet and I can deliver challenging things when needed. With creativity and humor, I will guide you to explore other paths and options. I operate from a holistic lens, welcoming the all aspects of you and your family, including sexual orientation, gender expression, racial and cultural messages, religion and spirituality into the therapeutic exploration.
My clients have described me as thoughtful, empathetic, wise, and funny. I am not a bobble-head that will nod along to anything you say and just keep asking you, "and how does that make you feel?" I'm engaged, I'm funny, and I'm direct. I'm kinda like hard candy. I'm sweet and I can deliver challenging things when needed. With creativity and humor, I will guide you to explore other paths and options. I operate from a holistic lens, welcoming the all aspects of you and your family, including sexual orientation, gender expression, racial and cultural messages, religion and spirituality into the therapeutic exploration.
I work with children, teens, and adults facing concerns such as anxiety, OCD, depression, eating disorders, and life stress.
My approach is supportive, straightforward, and practical. I use evidence-based therapies including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also bring experience from PHP, residential, and inpatient settings, which helps me support clients with a wide range of needs.
I work with children, teens, and adults facing concerns such as anxiety, OCD, depression, eating disorders, and life stress.
My approach is supportive, straightforward, and practical. I use evidence-based therapies including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also bring experience from PHP, residential, and inpatient settings, which helps me support clients with a wide range of needs.
Alexandra Sophocleus
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping folks dealing with disordered eating, trauma, anxiety, and/or depression to heal their relationships to themselves, to others, and their bodies.
My approach is affirming, inquisitive, and human, informed by anti-oppressive values, and mixed with a good dose of humor and brain facts to help you to understand yourself. I can help you learn how your brain works, explore the genius ways that you've navigated the world thus far, and unlearn societal beliefs that you hold you from the life you want.
I am passionate about helping folks dealing with disordered eating, trauma, anxiety, and/or depression to heal their relationships to themselves, to others, and their bodies.
My approach is affirming, inquisitive, and human, informed by anti-oppressive values, and mixed with a good dose of humor and brain facts to help you to understand yourself. I can help you learn how your brain works, explore the genius ways that you've navigated the world thus far, and unlearn societal beliefs that you hold you from the life you want.
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.
Therapy doesn't have to start with answers—it can start with curiosity. Whether you're feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by expectations, questioning who you are or what you want, or you identify as a people-pleaser, perfectionist, or "just an anxious person," you deserve a space to slow down. Together, we'll explore the patterns, relationships, and experiences that have shaped you while building awareness of the parts of yourself that are trying to protect you. Using a strengths-based, values-focused approach, we'll make space for self-compassion, authenticity, and choices that feel more aligned with who you are.
Therapy doesn't have to start with answers—it can start with curiosity. Whether you're feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by expectations, questioning who you are or what you want, or you identify as a people-pleaser, perfectionist, or "just an anxious person," you deserve a space to slow down. Together, we'll explore the patterns, relationships, and experiences that have shaped you while building awareness of the parts of yourself that are trying to protect you. Using a strengths-based, values-focused approach, we'll make space for self-compassion, authenticity, and choices that feel more aligned with who you are.
I have experience in working with concerns including eating disorders, grief, anxiety, trauma, and couples/family conflict.
Do you find yourself wondering if there ever will be enough space or time for you to struggle? You’re constantly helping others yet left feeling alone; no matter how hard you try, it still isn’t enough. Have you felt that no matter what you do, you’re one step behind where you need to be? Giving constantly and left feeling empty still...
If this feels familiar, let this be your sign to find the help that you are looking for.
I have experience in working with concerns including eating disorders, grief, anxiety, trauma, and couples/family conflict.
Do you find yourself wondering if there ever will be enough space or time for you to struggle? You’re constantly helping others yet left feeling alone; no matter how hard you try, it still isn’t enough. Have you felt that no matter what you do, you’re one step behind where you need to be? Giving constantly and left feeling empty still...
If this feels familiar, let this be your sign to find the help that you are looking for.
Whether you're struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or identity/self worth, I offer a comfortable and safe environment where you can explore all the feelings and develop effective coping skills.
I have valuable work experience at a nationally renowned eating disorder treatment center, along with overcoming my own personal battles. This background gives me a deep understanding of the complexities in disordered eating, allowing me to offer compassionate and comprehensive support to meet every client where they are at in recovery.
Whether you're struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or identity/self worth, I offer a comfortable and safe environment where you can explore all the feelings and develop effective coping skills.
I have valuable work experience at a nationally renowned eating disorder treatment center, along with overcoming my own personal battles. This background gives me a deep understanding of the complexities in disordered eating, allowing me to offer compassionate and comprehensive support to meet every client where they are at in recovery.
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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.