The Center for Mindfulness & CBT

What The Center for Mindfulness & CBT does

The Center for Mindfulness & CBT (legal entity Center for Mindfulness and CBT LLC) is a privately-held outpatient mental health practice founded in 2016 by Dr. Laura Chackes, Psy.D., and headquartered at 967 Gardenview Office Parkway in Creve Coeur, Missouri, serving the St. Louis metropolitan area. The practice delivers evidence-based therapy across individual, group, intensive outpatient, and assessment formats, with a clinical emphasis on anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). Its service portfolio spans Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including specialized modalities such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for BFRBs (ComB), EMDR, DBT and RO-DBT skills groups, mindfulness courses for specific populations, psychological and forensic evaluations, and medication management through in-house psychiatry providers. All services are delivered through a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform in addition to in-person sessions, broadening geographic reach within Missouri.

The practice generates revenue through a mix of per-session therapy fees (typically $55-$250 depending on provider credentials and service type), group therapy programs ($30-$50 per session or as multi-week packages), the Intensive Outpatient Program at $250/day self-pay, full psychoeducational evaluations priced at $2,500 (paid in three installments), mindfulness courses on a 6-8 week subscription basis, and third-party reimbursement from Cigna, Medicare, United Healthcare/UMR, with single-case agreements available for some Anthem BCBS plans. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the mindfulstl.com website, phone and email intake, social media (Facebook, Instagram, X), educational blog content, SoundCloud audio featuring the founder, and an email newsletter. A dedicated Administrative Director leads the intake team to match clients with appropriate therapists, and the practice actively recruits W2 clinicians with full benefits, CEU support, and clinical supervision, indicating ongoing capacity expansion. No external funding, acquisitions, or institutional investment are disclosed.

Name

The Center for Mindfulness & CBT

Legal name

Center for Mindfulness and CBT LLC

Website

https://mindfulstl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Center for Mindfulness & CBT is a privately-held outpatient mental health practice in Creve Coeur, Missouri, founded by Dr. Laura Chackes, delivering evidence-based CBT, EMDR, DBT, IOP, psychological evaluations, and mindfulness services to children, adolescents, and adults via in-person and HIPAA-compliant telehealth across the St. Louis region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB), Mindfulness, Meditation & Stress Management Education (EDAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Mental health services
• Psychological evaluations
• Intensive outpatient program
• Mindfulness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Maryland Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Therapy Sessions: One-on-one psychotherapy sessions with various providers at different rate structures. Includes initial evaluations and ongoing treatment sessions.
2. Group Therapy Programs: Therapy groups including OCD groups, DBT skills groups, BFRB groups, teen anxiety groups. Typically billed per session or as package.
3. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Structured 10 hours/week program for individuals needing more than weekly therapy. Billed daily or through insurance.
4. Psychological Evaluations and Testing: Comprehensive psychoeducational and ADHD evaluations. Full psychoeducational evaluation costs $2500, paid in three installments.
5. Mindfulness Courses: 6-8 week mindfulness courses for various populations including individuals with anxiety/depression, parents, and mental health professionals.
6. Insurance Billing: In-network with Cigna, Medicare, United Healthcare/UMR; may arrange single case agreements with certain Anthem BCBS plans

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Center for Mindfulness & CBT is a mental health practice providing evidence-based psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness courses, group therapy, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), psychological evaluations (psychoeducational, ADHD, and forensic), and medication management. Services are delivered to children, teens, adults, and families in the St. Louis area both in-person at the Creve Coeur office and via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.

Product overview

The Center for Mindfulness & CBT is a mental health and wellness center providing evidence-based therapeutic services through a coordinated, multi-modal approach. The core offerings include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based courses, and specialized treatment programs for specific populations and conditions. The service portfolio is organized around several interconnected offerings: individual therapy services (child, teen, adult) using evidence-based approaches including CBT, EMDR, and DBT; group therapy programs targeting specific conditions (OCD, anxiety, BFRBs, DBT skills); an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) providing structured 10-hours-per-week care for those needing more than weekly therapy; psychological evaluation and testing services for ADHD, psychoeducational assessments, and forensic evaluations; mindfulness courses including individual and group formats; and medication management through psychiatric providers. Teletherapy via a HIPAA-compliant platform enables remote access to all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Evidence-based psychotherapy identifying and altering problematic thoughts and behaviors to improve emotional well-being. Treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, BFRBs, chronic pain, insomnia, and related conditions.
• Teletherapy All services offered via a HIPAA-compliant web platform, enabling clients to access therapy remotely from home with both telehealth and in-person options.
• Individual Mindfulness Classes One-on-one 6-week mindfulness course led by a retired pediatrician with MBSR training, offering flexible scheduling for focus, stress management, and performance improvement.
• Group Mindfulness Courses 6-8 week mindfulness classes for specific populations including those with anxiety/depression, parents, mental health professionals, and girls ages 9-15 with a parent.
• OCD Group Therapy Four-week online group for people with OCD to share experiences and learn from others, limited to 8 participants for individualized attention.
• Teen OCD and Anxiety Group Four-week structured group for teenagers (ages 13-17) with OCD and anxiety to share experiences and build coping skills in a safe environment.
• Adult DBT Skills Group Online group teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills for adults managing strong emotions.
• Mindfulness-based BFRB Group Therapy (MBGT) Groups for adults with skin picking, hair pulling, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors using mindfulness-based treatment approaches.
• RO DBT Adult Group In-person skills group for adults struggling with overcontrol including chronic depression, anorexia, OCPD, treatment resistant anxiety, and maladaptive perfectionism.
• Psychoeducational Evaluations Comprehensive assessments for individuals ages 6-25 including cognitive and academic assessments to support school-based accommodations and identify learning disabilities.
• ADHD Evaluations Cognitive assessment for ADHD for individuals ages 6-75, including interviews, standardized forms, and comprehensive diagnostic reports with recommendations.
• Forensic Evaluations Psychological evaluations for attorneys including competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, and personal injury/workers compensation assessments.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for OCD, Anxiety, Depression & Trauma Structured IOP providing 10 hours per week of care (2 hours daily, 5 days a week) for teens and adults needing more than weekly therapy, with flexible in-person and online options.
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Trauma therapy using bilateral stimulation to reprocess distressing memories, effective for PTSD, anxiety, OCD, grief, and performance anxiety.
• Child and Adolescent Therapy Therapy services for children and adolescents treating anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, BFRBs, and other mental health concerns with family involvement.
• Teen Therapy Specialized therapy for teenagers addressing anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, ADHD, behavioral disorders, and life transitions with family participation.
• Adult Therapy Individual therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, ADHD, BFRBs, and life transitions.
• Medication Management Psychiatric evaluations and medication management by a psychiatrist and psychiatric nurse practitioners working collaboratively with the center's therapists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive mental health treatment reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and BFRBs through evidence-based interventions

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Safe Space AllianceminorOthersThe center displays the Safe Space Alliance logo on their website, indicating alignment with LGBTQ+ affirming practices and safe space certification.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NOCD: NOCD is a specialty telehealth provider focused on obsessive-compulsive disorder, offering ERP therapy and community support — directly overlapping the center's core OCD, anxiety, and ERP specialization for a similar client base.
• Charlie Health: Charlie Health provides virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for teens and young adults with mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and trauma — directly comparable to the center's IOP offering for OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
• Two Chairs: Two Chairs operates a hybrid in-person and teletherapy mental health practice model with matched-therapist intake — directly comparable to the center's in-person plus HIPAA-compliant telehealth delivery and clinician matching approach.
• Brightside Health: Brightside Health is a telehealth mental health provider treating anxiety and depression via therapy and medication management — directly comparable to the center's combined therapy plus psychiatric medication management model.

Broad incumbents

• BetterHelp: BetterHelp is the largest direct-to-consumer online therapy platform, offering broad subscription-based teletherapy — overlapping the center's telehealth therapy offering but at a much larger scale and lower price point.
• Talkspace: Talkspace is a publicly traded online therapy and psychiatry platform serving individuals, employers, and insurers — overlapping the center's teletherapy and medication management services with broader insurance and B2B distribution.
• Lyra Health: Lyra Health is a mental health benefits platform partnering with employers to deliver therapy, coaching, and medication management — overlapping the center's insurance-paid therapy and psychiatric services but accessed via employer contracts.

Emerging players

• Cerebral: Cerebral is a telehealth mental health platform offering therapy and medication management for anxiety, depression, and ADHD — a partial overlap with the center's adult therapy and psychiatry services, particularly on ADHD evaluation and treatment.
• Grow Therapy: Grow Therapy is a marketplace and software platform that helps independent therapists run insurance-credentialed practices — comparable to the center's insurance-billing model but as an enabling infrastructure layer for clinicians.
• Mantra Health: Mantra Health is a digital mental health provider focused on college students and young adults, offering therapy and psychiatry via telehealth — overlapping the center's teen and young adult therapy plus medication management offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/center4mindful
• Facebookfacebook.com/mindfulstl
• Instagraminstagram.com/mindfulstl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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