Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine >> Therapy Groups

Hoarding Group
A new group for compulsive hoarding and collecting is now available. The group is led by Dr. Jennifer Summers. It meets every Monday evening from 6-7:30 at the 1129 Macklind Avenue location (directions). The group is only for individuals who are actively working on their problem. Group members must be referred by a healthcare professional and evaluated by the group leader before attending the group.

The group fee is $55.00 a session.

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Social Anxiety Group
Melanie VanDyke, PhD is conducting a cognitive behavioral Social Anxiety Group. The group meets every other Saturday from 11am to 12:30pm at the Macklind office of SLBMI (directions).

Contact Dr. VanDyke for more information at 314-534-0200.

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Weekly Eating Disorder Group Therapy
There are three weekly groups facilitated by a licensed psychologist available for those who would benefit from extra support and skill building in addition to individual therapy sessions. Often talking with others who are experiencing similar difficulties provides help and strength with recovery.

Compulsive Eaters Group: (Mondays from 5-6 p.m.- West County): This group is appropriate for those who overeat as a means of coping with stress. The focus is on learning healthier coping and eating skills. A licensed registered Dietitian will co-facilitate this group for some sessions. Contact Ronni Kahn, PhD, at 636-532-9188.

Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa Therapy Group: (Thursday evenings from 5-6 p.m. – West County) This group is appropriate for those who are currently in therapy working to reduce eating disorders symptoms. This group also may be used as follow up to an Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorders Program. Contact Ronni Kahn, PhD, at 636-532-9188.

Men’s Eating Disorders Group: (Thursday mornings from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.) This group is for men with issues such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating. Men with eating disorders have a different perspective on their issues than women. Addressing these issues with other men will facilitate achieving health in all aspects. Contact Randall Flanery, PhD, at (636)532-9188.