The Center for Mindfulness & CBT

The Center for Mindfulness & CBT A mental health and wellness center offering mindfulness, CBT, and evidence-based practices.

An innovative mental health and wellness center treating children, adolescents and adults using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We offer Mindfulness and Mindful Yoga classes for the general population, as well as for those with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. We have Mindfulness classes for children and families, as well as group therapy for children and adu

lts with Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, such as hair pulling and skin picking. We specialize in treating anxiety, mood, behavior and eating disorders using evidenced based approaches to get you feeling better quickly. We teach Parenting Classes and Workshops to help you manage your child's behaviors and emotions. We also offer a variety of corporate programs, including Yoga and Mindfulness for stress reduction, as well as psychological evaluations and forensic services.

As clinicians, so much of what we do requires focus, empathy, and emotional energy. But wellness isn’t only about rest a...
08/15/2026

As clinicians, so much of what we do requires focus, empathy, and emotional energy. But wellness isn’t only about rest and recovery. Joy, laughter, and play matter, too.

This week’s challenge: Do something simply because it makes you smile. Play a game, share a funny story with a coworker, listen to music you love, watch something that makes you laugh, or revisit something you enjoyed as a kid.

No productivity required. No purpose necessary. Just make a little room for fun.
Sometimes, taking care of ourselves means remembering that we’re allowed to enjoy life, too.

What if taking care of yourself came with a little extra motivation? For National Wellness Month, we’re challenging our ...
08/14/2026

What if taking care of yourself came with a little extra motivation?

For National Wellness Month, we’re challenging our staff to prioritize their own well-being with a little friendly competition and cash prizes along the way! From taking a walk or practicing mindfulness to journaling, exercising, spending time outside, or simply putting the phone away for 30 minutes, small acts of self-care can add up.

As mental health professionals, we spend so much time encouraging others to care for themselves. This month, we’re giving ourselves that same permission. Because self-care isn’t just something we talk about. It’s something we have to practice, too.

Meet the Provider: Sam, PLPCGet to know Sam and the collaborative, goal-focused approach he brings to supporting adults ...
08/13/2026

Meet the Provider: Sam, PLPC

Get to know Sam and the collaborative, goal-focused approach he brings to supporting adults and older teens (16+) navigating OCD, trauma, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.

Sam’s Quick Mental Health Tip: Focus on What You Can Control.

The world can feel unpredictable, and with everything going on, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by fear, worry, and all the things we wish we could change. When we get caught up in everything that feels out of our control, it can become difficult to focus on what we can actually do.

Focusing on what you can control doesn’t mean ignoring problems or pretending difficult things don’t exist. Instead, it means intentionally directing your energy toward the things you can influence while giving yourself permission to release the pressure of what you cannot.

The next time you feel overwhelmed, try this:

Take stock. Notice what you’re currently worrying about.
Separate what you can and cannot control. Ask yourself, “What part of this can I actually influence?”
Choose one meaningful step. Identify one small action you can take in the direction of what matters to you.
Practice letting go. Give yourself permission to release what you cannot change, even if only for a moment.

You don’t have to solve everything at once. Sometimes, creating a little more clarity starts with simply asking, “What is within my control right now?”

Sam is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) who earned his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri St. Louis in May 2026. His approach emphasizes collaboration, client goals, and feedback, using CBT as his primary modality while incorporating ACT and ERP. Sam has a particular interest in supporting individuals who have experienced OCD and trauma.

Self-care doesn't have to be extravagant or time-consuming. Often, it's the small, intentional choices we make today tha...
08/06/2026

Self-care doesn't have to be extravagant or time-consuming. Often, it's the small, intentional choices we make today that have the greatest impact on how we feel tomorrow.

This week's challenge: Do one thing that your future self will thank you for. It could be taking a walk after work, preparing a healthy meal, setting a boundary, scheduling a preventative appointment, organizing your workspace, or simply getting to bed a little earlier.

Remember, wellness isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about making one intentional choice at a time that helps you feel healthier, more balanced, and better equipped to care for yourself and others.

How often does “what if?” keep you from taking the next step?Therapist Molly Brendle-Ayala, LCSW, decided to step outsid...
08/04/2026

How often does “what if?” keep you from taking the next step?

Therapist Molly Brendle-Ayala, LCSW, decided to step outside her comfort zone and try something unexpected: improv. What started as something intimidating became a lesson in mental flexibility, vulnerability, and learning to embrace the unknown.

One of her biggest takeaways? “Yes, AND.” Instead of letting one thought cancel out another, “and” gives us room to hold two truths at once:

I can be scared AND still try.
I can be uncertain AND keep moving forward.
Things may not go according to plan AND I can adapt.
I can feel uncomfortable AND learn something new.

Improv also offers an important reminder: sometimes we need to spend less time in planning mode and more time in doing mode. Plans can be helpful, but they don't have to dictate every step.

Being vulnerable, flexible, and willing to try something new takes practice. And sometimes, the best way to practice is alongside people who are willing to be vulnerable with you.

Happy 10th birthday to The Center for Mindfulness & CBT! 🥳A decade of evidence-based care delivered by a team of experts...
08/02/2026

Happy 10th birthday to The Center for Mindfulness & CBT! 🥳

A decade of evidence-based care delivered by a team of experts working together

An internship and training program providing specialized training to 10-20 new therapists each year in treating OCD, BFRBs, and anxiety disorders

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) helping those disabled by their anxiety, depression, OCD, and/or trauma get back to functioning quickly

And an incredible team of clinicians, supervisors, directors, coordinators and admin staff who love what they do

Excited to see what the next decade will bring! 💜

Connection is at the heart of healing: For those we care about and for us. As Bell Hooks reminds us, "Rarely, if ever, a...
07/30/2026

Connection is at the heart of healing: For those we care about and for us.

As Bell Hooks reminds us, "Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion."

It's easy to pour our energy into supporting others while overlooking our own need for connection. But the relationships we build with others can strengthen us, reduce isolation, and remind us that we don't have to carry this work alone.

This week's challenge: Reach out to somebody you care about. Check in on how they're really doing, celebrate a win together, consult on a challenging moment, or simply enjoy a conversation that has nothing to do with work.

When we support one another, we don't just care for ourselves; we become even better equipped to care for others.

Have you ever opened social media for just a minute only to realize an hour (or three) have disappeared? You're not alon...
07/28/2026

Have you ever opened social media for just a minute only to realize an hour (or three) have disappeared? You're not alone. Social media can be a great way to connect, laugh, and stay informed, but it can also become an automatic habit that takes time away from the things that matter most.

This week, try getting curious instead of critical. Before you open your favorite app, pause and ask yourself:
"Why am I getting on right now?"

That simple question can help you notice whether you're looking for connection, avoiding a task, filling boredom, or meeting another need. Once you understand the why, you can start making intentional choices about how you spend your time.

Most importantly, give yourself grace. Social media is designed to capture your attention, so building healthier habits isn't about willpower; it's about awareness. Every time you notice yourself scrolling mindlessly, you've already taken the first step toward change.

Growth doesn't require perfection. It simply asks us to stay curious, stay humble, and remain open to learning.This week...
07/23/2026

Growth doesn't require perfection. It simply asks us to stay curious, stay humble, and remain open to learning.

This week's challenge: Set aside 10 minutes to learn something new. Read an article, listen to a podcast, or explore a perspective that broadens your understanding of somebody else's lived experience.

Every small step toward understanding helps create spaces where people feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. Because lifelong learning is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen our connections with those we care about.

When life feels uncertain, our minds often jump to worst-case scenarios. But optimism isn't about pretending everything ...
07/22/2026

When life feels uncertain, our minds often jump to worst-case scenarios. But optimism isn't about pretending everything is okay. It's about trusting that you can adapt, grow, and keep moving forward, even when the path isn't completely clear.

This week, try shifting your focus from what you can't control to what you can. When things feel overwhelming, remember these acceptance statements:
"I don't have all the answers right now, and that's okay."
"This situation is difficult, but I can still choose how I respond."
"I can make room for this uncertainty while continuing to move forward."

Progress doesn't require perfect clarity; just the willingness to keep going, one step at a time.

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967 Gardenview Office Pkwy
St. Louis, MO
63141

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm

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+13145619757

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