Mindfulness isn’t about achieving a Zen master state or sitting in silence for hours. It’s about noticing the swirl of thoughts and choosing, even for a second, to come back to now. That moment when your feet are on the floor, your breath is steady, and things are okay — not perfect, but okay.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Orange County offers a research-backed way to step out of constant overwhelm and into the present moment — even in real life, not just on a mountaintop retreat.
Originally developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction combines meditation, body awareness, and gentle movement. It’s not a religion or lifestyle — it’s a simple, structured way to feel calmer, more focused, and less reactive.
You don’t have to change your personality. You just learn how to create space between stimulus and response — between the thing that stresses you and how you meet it.
In our practice, we use Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Orange County as a flexible tool. That might mean grounding techniques in session, breathing practices before a big meeting, or learning to notice your inner critic without handing them the mic.
Research shows that MBSR can:
In one study, participants in an MBSR program reported significant reductions in anxiety and an increased sense of well-being. (JAMA Internal Medicine)
For a deeper dive into what MBSR is and how it helps with stress, anxiety, and emotional health, check out this overview of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction from Verywell Mind.
To explore the science behind mindfulness, the American Psychological Association explains the benefits of mindfulness and meditation in both clinical and everyday settings.
We’re not sending you off to a 10-day silent retreat. (Although hey, that sounds lovely.) We’re helping you build small, doable practices you can come back to during busy days, hard moments, or when your thoughts start spiraling at 2 a.m.
We like to say that in the present moment, most of us are okay. We have breath, shelter, maybe even a soft blanket and a decent cup of tea. It’s when we pile on all the expectations — of ourselves and others, of tomorrow and next year — that things start to feel impossible.
Here is what we teach you with Mindfulness Therapy:
You don’t need special cushions or an app. Just a willingness to show up and practice — even imperfectly.
Ready to take that first step toward reclaiming your joy and building stronger connections?
We offer Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Orange County, with sessions available in person at our Newport Beach and Orange offices, or online throughout California.