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Laura Chackes Psy.D owner of The Center for Mindfulness & CBT, is a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of OCD and BFRBs. She received her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2005, and completed her Post at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute’s Anxiety Disorders Center under the supervision of Dr. Alec Pollard. Dr. Chackes has run group therapy for BFRBs in St. Louis since 2012, and online courses to adults with BFRBs and to train therapists. Her Mindfulness-based BFRB Group Treatment (MBGT) is currently being researched with Dr. Erika Nurmi at UCLA.

Specializes in individual counseling and treatment of trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking and other body-focused repetitive behaviors as well as related relationship problems. Uses a holistic approach, which emphasizes the need to tailor therapy for individuals according to their unique needs throughout the recovery process. Group support is also available on a monthly basis. Call or email for more information.

Laura Lokers, LMSW is a licensed clinical social worker who worked in the University of Michigan's Department of Psychiatry Anxiety Disorders Program for 10 years before co-founding the Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Ann Arbor. She received her Master's degree from the University of Michigan School of Social Work in 2005 and has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a variety of anxiety, mood disorders, and OCD. She has also received expert training in the area of Habit-Reversal Therapy in the treatment of body-focused repetitive behaviors, including trichotillomania and compulsive skin-picking. Laura has had advanced training and experience working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, including intensive outpatient exposure and response prevention for aggressive OCD symptoms. In addition to clinical treatment and clinical training, Laura Lokers has also been involved in clinical research, primarily in the area of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and OC spectrum disorders and was an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Currently, she is a founding member of the Washtenaw County Hoarding Task Force and has extensive experience in the treatment of hoarding disorder. Laura bases her treatment plans on current scientific evidence to provide treatment targeted to develop skills for patients to overcome their anxiety symptoms, both now and in the future. Laura supports the Anxiety and OCD Clinic team in running a HRT seminar for all BFRBs several times a year, which is followed up by a psychoeducational session for family members and loved ones of persons suffering with BFRBs.

I am a clinical social worker and poetry therapist with a full time private practice while simultaneously working as a clinician at trichstop.com and skinpick.com. I am dedicated to helping those with body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling and twirling, skin picking, lip and cheek biting, nail biting. I also work closely and address possible co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and attention deficit and/or hyperactive disorders. I am uniquely qualified as I have personal experience with BFRBs. I have also graduated from the TLC Professional Training Institute, participated in TLC's Early Clinician Award program, have been interviewed by Self magazine on BFRBs, and developed the fidget called Sensory Strands. I have also presented on the topic of BFRB?s and lead numerous workshops to both clients, students, and clinicians. I work with all ages! I welcome adults, adolescents, children, and/or their parents. Together we will develop individualized treatment to meet your needs. Some treatments to expect may include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, habit reversal training, comprehensive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and strength-based perspectives. Please feel free to call or email to see if we are the right fit and I'm looking forward to working with you on this road to recovery.

Find the underlying biochemical imbalances causing the hair-pulling urges. Provide personalised treatment and support for individuals.

Specializes in treating trichotillomania, skin picking, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, as well as anxiety disorders and relationship problems. Ms. Sirowitz has advanced training in psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and attended the first TLC Professional Training Institute in 2003. She is uniquely qualified to treat people with body-focused disorders, having struggled with trich herself. She works with adults, adolescents, children and parents to develop an individual program to meet their needs. Treatments may include cognitive behavior therapy, habit reversal training, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and relapse prevention.

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