Mindfulness-Based Group in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach's mental health system benefits from proximity to Los Angeles County resources, with the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and private practices in Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, and East Long Beach.
About Mindfulness-Based Group
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based groups teach the practice of present-moment awareness to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Originally developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR is one of the most research-supported group interventions.
Finding Mindfulness-Based Group in Long Beach
To find mindfulness-based group in Long Beach, CA:
- Ask your individual therapist for a group referral — they often know groups in Long Beach not listed publicly
- Search Psychology Today's group therapy finder at psychologytoday.com/us/groups and filter by Long Beach
- Contact Long Beach's community mental health center for low-cost group options
- Check with your insurance carrier for covered group therapy providers in Long Beach
- Search NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for Long Beach chapter support groups
Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Group
- Reduce stress and anxiety significantly
- Improve mood and wellbeing
- Better sleep quality
- Pain management
- Increased self-awareness and resilience
Cost in Long Beach
$300–$600 for the full 8-week program; some employer benefits cover MBSR. Group therapy typically costs 40–60% less than individual therapy in Long Beach and surrounding areas.
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