About Us

Laura Chackes, Psy.D., founder and owner of The Center for Mindfulness & CBT in St. Louis, MO, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Chackes is a leading expert in the treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as skin picking and hair pulling. She runs treatment groups for children, adolescents, and adults at the center, and teaches courses online to adults with BFRBs, as well as to train therapists how to treat these disorders.