Mikayla Cowen

Mikayla is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Truman State University in 2019 and  her Masters of Social Work from University of Missouri – St. Louis in 2024. She specializes in treating young adults and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and trauma through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness. Mikayla sees adults, teens, and children (age 5+) during her individual therapy session.

Prior to pursuing her MSW, Mikayla worked with adolescents and underserved populations in the educational setting. She has a strong passion for helping adults and teens on their journey of self-discovery and exploration. Mikayla believes that every person deserves to live as the truest version of themselves and the best way to do that is to accept all parts of who we are. Mikayla commits herself to the therapeutic relationship and the needs of her clients utilizing a client-centered approach along with other evidence-based practices. Mikayla accepts most Aetna and Cigna insurance plans.

Mikayla is supervised by Brittanie Zwart, LCSW, MO #2013009036, who can be reached at brittanie@mindfulstl.com and will be overseeing care for all of Mikayla’s clients.