Mindful Tools Group in California
This program will help you in improving your quality of life by developing skills and techniques for stress management.
Group Focus:
This program is designed to help participants develop practical mindfulness skills and practices for managing stress and enhancing well-being.
Mindful Tools draws upon the evidence-based practices of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Mindfulness involves paying attention to present-moment experience with curiosity, openness, and kindness. It is an invitation to consciously notice and respond to your own stress and pain, and to the challenges and demands of living.
Participants: All adults and genders are welcome. This group may be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or other life challenges.
Cost: Insurance and self-pay are accepted in California
When: Virtual sessions on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., starting August 4 and ending September 1, 2026.
Facilitator:
Ron Pilato, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher
Dr. Ron Pilato is a Psychologist who has been practicing since 2003. Following his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Master’s degree from the California Institute for Integral Studies, he graduated from the Wright Institute with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Getting Started
To Register:
Please call 562-431-8822 or complete the below form and our Intake team will contact you.
Initial Assessment May Be Required
An initial assessment with the group therapy leader may be required to determine if the group is a good fit for the participant.
Mckenze’s Group Form No consent
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Call to get registered for the Mindful Tools Group in California
562-431-8822Virtual Online Sessions
Call Now: 562-431-8822The Mindful Tools Group is being offered via Virtual Online Sessions, and is not meeting in-person at this time. An Internet connected device will be required. Specific directions on accessing the sessions will be provided after your registration is completed.
If you have any additional questions please call: 562-431-8822.
Virtual Sessions Available for all California Residents
Participating Providers
Ronald Pilato
PsyD
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