About
Dr. C. Robert Cloninger brings internationally recognized expertise in psychiatry and psychological research to PALM Health in St. Louis. He earned his MD and PhD at Washington University School of Medicine, where he later served as Wallace Renard Professor of Psychiatry, Professor of Psychology and Genetics, and Director of the Center for Well-Being. He holds Fellow status in both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Cloninger directs the Institute for Research and Development at the Anthropedia Foundation and is known for groundbreaking work on the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of mental health. His research encompasses general psychopathology, substance dependence, personality disorders, and the development of character and temperament. He focuses on cultivating well-being through a multidimensional model that integrates personality, character, and spiritual development.
Education & Training
Medical School
Washington University School of Medicine
Additional Training
PhD
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cloninger right for?
Dr. Cloninger is a strong fit for adults seeking a psychiatrist with deep expertise in personality, character development, and the science of well-being. Patients managing depression, anxiety, substance dependence, or personality disorders benefit from his multidimensional research-grounded approach. Those who want their mental health care rooted in both clinical rigor and a broader view of human flourishing will find his perspective distinctive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cloninger specializes in psychiatry with expertise in personality disorders, depression, anxiety, substance dependence, and the science of well-being. He uses a multidimensional model that integrates character, temperament, and spiritual development to support mental health.
Dr. Cloninger holds an MD and PhD from Washington University School of Medicine. He is a Fellow of both the National Academy of Medicine and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Dr. Cloninger served as Wallace Renard Professor of Psychiatry, Professor of Psychology and Genetics, and Director of the Center for Well-Being at Washington University School of Medicine. He now holds Professor Emeritus status there.
Dr. Cloninger has conducted groundbreaking research on the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual foundations of mental health. His work spans general psychopathology, personality disorders, substance dependence, and character and temperament development.
Dr. Cloninger treats depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and substance dependence. He approaches these conditions through a multidimensional framework that considers the whole person, including psychological, biological, and spiritual dimensions.
Dr. Cloninger practices as a psychiatrist at PALM Health, contributing his expertise in well-being science and mental health to the practice's integrative care model. He also directs the Institute for Research and Development at the Anthropedia Foundation.
Doctor profile last updated August 19, 2026