The Center for Mindfulness & CBT

02/10/2026

Bebe Moore Campbell was an American author, journalist, teacher, and trailblazing mental health advocate. She worked to uplift the mental health needs of Black communities and underrepresented groups, at a time when these conversations were ignored.

She founded NAMI- Inglewood in a predominantly Black neighborhood to create a safe space where Black people could openly talk about mental health without stigma.

Because of her work, Congress officially recognized June as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month on June 2, 2008, honoring the unique mental health challenges faced by marginalized communities in the U.S.

02/09/2026

At The Center for Mindfulness and CBT, we practice noticing our thoughts with compassion, not judgement. When we name what’s arising, we give ourselves room to respond with intention instead of reacting on autopilot.

02/03/2026

GROUPS CURRENTLY ENROLLING: Find support and a community!

OCD Group: 4 Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 pm starting February 5th. Learn to share experiences and ways to manage OCD. Aetna and Cigna accepted or $30/week.

Adult DBT Skills Group: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm (open enrollment). Learn skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. $50/session and most insurances are accepted. Led by Tammy Hoyt.

Grief Conversations: A free virtual 1-hour grief group intro falling on the last Tuesday of every month, 6:00-7:00 pm. Led by Rashida, this is a perfect opportunity if you’re curious about grief support groups.

Holding Space: A Grief Group for Healing: Beginning February 11th, and continuing for six Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:00 pm, this group is led by Rashida. $25/session!

See link for more information and to sign up: https://mindfulstl.com/groups/

02/02/2026

Happy Black History Month! This week, we honor Marsha P. Johnson - a Black transgender activist and a central figure in the early LGBTQ+ movement. Marsha’s life was rooted in generosity, joy, and deep community care. She supported unhoused LGBTQ+ youth, advocated fiercely for safety and dignity, and showed us that resistance can be joyful and love can be revolutionary!

As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on Marsha’s legacy and the reminder she leaves us: mindfulness is not separate from justice, it lives in how we care for one another.

01/26/2026

Affirmation Monday: Through evidence-based practices like CBT, we can build clarity, resilience, and self-compassion!

01/19/2026

This Monday, we practice mindfulness in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., pausing, reflecting, and choosing intention over urgency. Here we’re reminded that small, mindful actions can be powerful steps toward meaningful change.

01/16/2026

Winter can feel heavy. Dark mornings, early sunsets, low energy. Instead of fighting it, try honoring the season you’re in. ❄️

Nature slows down in winter—and so can we. Why not lean into that slowness?

This week, notice where you’re asking too much of yourself.
✨ Can you rest a little more?
✨ Move more gently?
✨ Lower the bar without guilt?

Slower doesn’t mean stuck. It means attuned.

01/14/2026

✨ Grief can feel lonely—especially when it seems like the world has moved on but you haven’t. If you’ve ever wondered what a grief group is like (or if you’re ready for one), Grief Conversations is for you.

This free, virtual 1-hour gathering offers:
💛 A gentle introduction to grief support
💛 Short teaching on what grief really is
💛 Guided reflection prompts
💛 Space to connect with others who get it

Grief Conversations is a safe place to dip your toe into grief work and explore whether a full support group might be right for you.

📅 Last Tuesday of every month | 6–7pm (Next one is 9/30)
💻 Virtual on Google Meet
💲 Free

01/13/2026

As we step into 2026, we’re reflecting on the resources that truly supported clients and clinicians over the past year.

Our therapists at The Center for Mindfulness & CBT rounded up their most-recommended mental health resources of 2025, including books, podcasts, websites, and workbooks that help bridge the gap between sessions and make mental health care more accessible.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, OCD, parenting stress, grief, trauma, neurodivergence, or everyday emotional wellness, these are tools we trust and regularly recommend.

👉 Read the full list on the blog
👉 Looking for therapy support? Our intake team can help match you with the right therapist.

Happy new year from the staff at The Center for Mindfulness and CBT! As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the tools, supports, and resources that made a meaningful impact over the past year.

01/10/2026

The post-holiday stretch can feel weird. Not festive anymore, not fully back to normal either. That’s okay. 💛

Instead of snapping back into full speed, try a gentle re-entry this week. Choose one area to simplify. Meals, schedules, plans, expectations. Just one.

Ask yourself:
✨ What can I do more slowly?
✨ What can I say “not this week” to?

Use the space you create for something restorative. Sleep. Quiet. Movement that feels good. Connection without pressure.

Needing recovery after busy seasons is human. Slowing down is a form of care.

01/09/2026

Feeling like your emotions are running the show? You’re not broken—you’re under-skilled. 💛

Our Adult DBT Skills Group is an online group for adults who want practical tools to manage strong emotions, improve relationships, and get out of constant crisis mode.

This group may be a good fit if you:
• Feel overwhelmed by your emotions
• Struggle with boundaries or relationships
• Experience self-harm or suicidal urges
• Feel stuck in survival mode

In this group, you’ll learn:
✨ Emotion regulation
✨ Distress tolerance
✨ Interpersonal effectiveness
✨ Mindfulness skills

🗓 Wednesdays | 6:30–7:45pm
📍 Online (HIPAA-compliant)
💲 $50/session | Most insurance accepted
🔁 Open enrollment
👩‍⚕️ Led by Tamara Hoyt, MSW, LCSW
📧 Tammy@mindfulstl.com

01/06/2026

One of the most painful realities of working in mental health is knowing how many people want help and can’t get it. Barriers like limited access to trained providers, long waitlists, cost, geography, and stigma mean that effective treatment remains out of reach for far too many.

Recent research shared by the International OCD Foundation highlights this gap clearly: approximately 95% of people with OCD are not receiving the most effective treatment. For individuals with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as skin picking and hair pulling, the number is likely even higher.

Learn how Dr. Chackes' book helps to fill this gap and make evidence-based treatment approaches more accessible. https://mindfulstl.com/when-effective-treatment-is-hard-to-find-a-new-resource-for-bfrbs/