Dr. Mishell Hashmi is the Director of the Eating Disorder program and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Midwestern University in 2007. She has extensive experience working with eating disorders in Residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient settings. Dr. Hashmi uses an integrated approach and is experienced in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Hashmi has also completed training in Family Based Therapy (FBT) for eating disorders, Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Dr. Hashmi enjoys working with teenagers and adults. She also has extensive experience working with individuals with self-injury, trauma, mood disorders and transgender issues. She currently President of the board for the Missouri Eating Disorder Association (MOEDA).

Dr. Patrice Ryan is the Director of the Reproductive Mental Health Program at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. Prior to holding this position, she was a member of the clinical staff of the Eating Disorders program at SLBMI for 6 years. She has treated patients that have been diagnosed primarily with Anorexia Nervosa; Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. She also treats patients that have been diagnosed with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder; PTSD; Primary and Secondary Infertility, or that have experienced pregnancy losses, birth trauma, or infant death.