The Mind and Body Clinic

The Mind and Body Clinic Private Practice Specialties

🌱Holistic Mental Health
ASD & ADHD 🧠
đź‘€EMDR & TF-CBT
Perinatal Care🤰 The practice is owned by Brooke Martin, LCSW.

The Mind and Body Clinic is a small group practice, focused on providing holistic mental health care to the individuals in our community. Provider Specialities Include: Assisting neurodivergent adults/teens, children's therapy, family therapy, substance use, perinatal support, managing symptoms of trauma with EMDR, TF-CBT, and other best practice models. Additionally, our practice tends to be unique in that we work with other providers in your area to take a holistic approach to your health! For some nutritional support, hormonal support, or gut health may be reasons we work alongside a P*P!

At The Mind and Body Clinic, we exist for the ones who feel overlooked, whose minds wander differently, and whose journe...
03/23/2026

At The Mind and Body Clinic, we exist for the ones who feel overlooked, whose minds wander differently, and whose journeys don’t follow a straight line.

Our mission: to honor, support, and celebrate your uniqueness—the ways you think, move, and show up in the world.

Wellness isn’t about following someone else’s blueprint—it’s about embracing the strengths in your differences and giving space for all the parts that make life richer and more whole.

We often get questions about book recommendations especially when it comes to neurodiversity. Here are some books for pa...
03/20/2026

We often get questions about book recommendations especially when it comes to neurodiversity. Here are some books for parents and kids! Reading together is a great way to educate yourself and your kids as you learn how to navigate the world of neurodiversity together.

When you say “anxiety”… are your providers asking you to clarify?If not, there’s a chance you may be:• Taking supplement...
03/19/2026

When you say “anxiety”… are your providers asking you to clarify?

If not, there’s a chance you may be:
• Taking supplements that aren’t helping
• Trying interventions that aren’t the right fit
• Even using medications that could actually make things feel worse

Not because anyone is doing anything wrong — but because “anxiety” is a blanket term we use for many different experiences.
For some people, anxiety looks like:
• Constant rumination or “what if” thinking
• A nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight
• Low dopamine and difficulty focusing
• Trauma patterns that keep the brain on high alert
• Sensory overload or burnout

From the outside, all of these can look like anxiety.
But inside the brain, they can come from very different patterns.

That’s where a Neurofeedback Brain Map (QEEG Assessment) can be helpful.
Instead of guessing, a brain map helps us understand:
• What anxiety actually looks like in your brain
• Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, rumination, or both
• Which parts of the brain may be overworking
• Which areas may need support

This information can help guide the right supports, whether that’s:
• Therapy approaches
• Neurofeedback training
• Nervous system work
• Lifestyle changes
• Collaboration with medical providers
Because when we understand how your brain is functioning, we can often avoid months or years of trial and error.

🧠 Neurofeedback Assessments available at
The Mind & Body Clinic – Springfield, MO

What if “normal” was never the goal?In a world that tells us how we should think and function, it’s easy to feel like so...
03/18/2026

What if “normal” was never the goal?

In a world that tells us how we should think and function, it’s easy to feel like something is wrong when we don’t fit the mold.

But there is no one definition of “normal.”

Wellness isn’t about becoming like everyone else.
It’s about understanding your unique wiring and learning how to care for yourself.

Sometimes what feels like a struggle is a response to your environment.
Sometimes what feels like a weakness is actually a different kind of strength.

You don’t have to fit into a box to be well.
You just need support that sees the whole you.

💡 Wellness Tip: Check in with yourself daily—not to “fix” anything, but to notice how your mind, body, and environment interact. Honor what drains you, what energizes you, and your unique rhythm.

Today is World Social Work Day!At The Mind & Body Clinic, social work is more than a credential—it is a foundational len...
03/18/2026

Today is World Social Work Day!

At The Mind & Body Clinic, social work is more than a credential—it is a foundational lens that shapes how we understand and care for the individuals and families we serve.

While we are proud to work alongside LPCs and psychiatric providers, today we take a moment to intentionally recognize the impact of the social work profession and the individuals who embody it so well.

We would like to recognize and express our appreciation for the following social workers:

🤍 Stephanie Gerlek – VA social worker who consistently provides thoughtful consultation and professional support to our LMSWs. Her willingness to guide, collaborate, and share her expertise behind the scenes has made a meaningful impact on both our team and the clients we serve.
🤍 Brittney Harris – a valued former MBC teammate who continues her work at the FEDMED. Brittney’s dedication to service and strong clinical foundation continue to make a difference in the lives of those she works with.
🤍 Emily Woolf – VA social worker who has been a consistent source of encouragement to our team. She generously shares her knowledge, particularly in ART-related therapy, and exemplifies collaboration within the field.
🤍 Tiffany Leader – social worker and burnout coach who is creating meaningful spaces for helpers to feel supported, understood, and restored. Her work is a vital reminder that
those who care for others also deserve care and community.

Our MBC Team:
🤍 Sophie – brings a thoughtful and intentional presence to her work, creating a space where clients feel both seen and supported. She demonstrates a strong commitment to learning, growth, and providing care that honors each client’s unique experience.
🤍 Leah – known for her relational approach and ability to connect deeply with clients. Leah’s clinical insight, compassion, and steady presence allow her to walk alongside individuals and families through both challenges and growth.
🤍 Brooke – founder and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, whose vision for integrative and holistic care continues to shape the mission of The Mind & Body Clinic. Her leadership reflects a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and honoring the full story of each client.

If a social worker has made an impact in your life, we encourage you to take a moment to recognize them.

Tag them below and help us celebrate the individuals who so often work behind the scenes, advocating, supporting, and caring for others in profound ways.

March is Social Work Month, and it’s a meaningful time for us at The Mind and Body Clinic.Social workers are trained to ...
03/16/2026

March is Social Work Month, and it’s a meaningful time for us at The Mind and Body Clinic.

Social workers are trained to look beyond symptoms and consider the many pieces that shape a person’s life — their relationships, environments, communities, and the systems they interact with every day.

At The Mind and Body Clinic, that perspective is deeply woven into how we care for our clients. Our founder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and three of our four providers come from social work backgrounds.

For us, care begins with understanding someone’s lived experiences and the story they bring with them.

This month we’re especially grateful for the social work profession and the lens it brings to the work we do every day. 🤍

If your child — or even you — seems more overwhelmed this week… you’re not imagining it.For many neurodivergent nervous ...
03/13/2026

If your child — or even you — seems more overwhelmed this week… you’re not imagining it.

For many neurodivergent nervous systems, small changes can create big waves. What looks random on the outside often has real reasons underneath.

In therapy, families sometimes feel like they’re constantly chasing what changed. And honestly, some of the things we talk about can sound a little silly at first — but they matter more than people realize.

Things that can affect regulation include:

• Active illness or post-viral inflammation
• Small routine changes (schedule shifts, transitions, busy weeks)
• Storms or barometric pressure changes
• Sleep disruptions
• Sensory overload

When you start noticing these patterns, it can feel like you’re connecting dots everywhere.

You’re not crazy.

Many neurodivergent nervous systems are simply more sensitive to internal and environmental changes.

At The Mind and Body Clinic, supporting neurodivergent kids, adults, and families is one of our specialties. Our therapists take a neurodivergent-affirming approach and work with individuals across the lifespan.

Different brains need different tools — and therapy can help families understand patterns and find what works best for them.

If this week has felt a little harder, you’re not alone. Support is here. 💛

Spring cleaning usually makes us think about closets, cabinets, and storage bins.But our minds collect clutter too.Old e...
03/11/2026

Spring cleaning usually makes us think about closets, cabinets, and storage bins.

But our minds collect clutter too.

Old expectations. Lingering stress. The quiet pressure of all the shoulds we’ve learned to carry.

Sometimes we spend years trying to keep up, blend in, or push ourselves in ways that don’t actually fit how we function best.

This season might be a gentle moment to pause and ask:
What expectations am I carrying that I may not need to hold onto anymore?

Mental spring cleaning isn’t about doing more or becoming someone new.
Sometimes it simply means making space for the ways your mind already works. 🌿

Daylight Saving Time can be especially hard for neurodivergent people because many neurotypes rely heavily on predictabi...
03/09/2026

Daylight Saving Time can be especially hard for neurodivergent people because many neurotypes rely heavily on predictability, stable sleep rhythms, and sensory regulation.

A one-hour shift can disrupt sleep, mood, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. This could take up to 1-2 weeks to fully regulate for neurodiverse families.

Here are our recommendations:

1. Keep wake times consistent.
2. Try not to add expectations to your schedule.
3. Keep moving to keep your brain awake and your body will send signals to your brain about what time it is.

For many adults, understanding comes later.In 2023, about 15.5 million U.S. adults had an ADHD diagnosis, and more than ...
03/06/2026

For many adults, understanding comes later.

In 2023, about 15.5 million U.S. adults had an ADHD diagnosis, and more than half were first diagnosed in adulthood. Autism is frequently recognized later in life, and women in particular have historically been underdiagnosed.

Late diagnosis is more common than many people realize.

For some, it brings relief. For others, grief. For many, it simply brings language to patterns they have carried for years.

At The Mind and Body Clinic, we specialize in working with adults who are navigating late diagnoses or beginning to question patterns they have carried for years. Our approach is neuro-affirming, grounded in respect for how your brain processes, and centered on helping you integrate your story with compassion. 🤍

Look what came in the mail today!!!We are so excited to add this set to our therapy toolkit!One of the things we talk ab...
03/05/2026

Look what came in the mail today!!!

We are so excited to add this set to our therapy toolkit!

One of the things we talk about a lot when working with individuals and families who are sensory sensitive is the dentist. For many neurodivergent children and adults, the sounds, sensations, and unpredictability can create a lot of anxiety.

Our hope is that tools like this allow us to play through the experience ahead of time, helping the brain build familiarity and safety before the actual appointment.

We are excited to start using this with some of our families and are also working on resources to help people prepare for dental visits with the help of our friends at Roberts Integrative Dentistry!

Sometimes preparation, understanding, and a little bit of play can make all the difference.



















03/04/2026

✨We don’t just arrive at the golden standard, it takes lots of intentional 👣steps to get there. ✨

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