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Group Therapy

Mindful Self-Compassion Program in California

This group will help you embrace self-compassion, practice self-love and kindness, find your compassionate voice, explore challenging relationships, discover gratitude, and more.

Group Focus:

We are proud to continue the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy program for adults who currently see a LifeStance Health provider. This 10-week group will help you embrace self-compassion, practice self-love and kindness, find your compassionate voice, explore challenging relationships, discover gratitude, and more.

Participants: Adults 18-75 of all genders who currently see a LifeStance Health provider, are welcome

When: Virtual sessions on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., starting January 8, 2026

Cost: Insurance and self-pay accepted in California

To get registered for the Mindful Self-Compassion Program in California

Facilitator:

Rachael Polokoff, PhD

Rachael Polokoff is well versed in treating chronic pain and health issues. Rachael works in individual and group treatment modalities, is certified in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion (MSC) and is versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

The enrollment period for this program ended on August 8th, 2025. If you have any questions, please call 562-431-8822

The enrollment period for this program ended on August 8th, 2025.
If you have any questions, please call
562-431-8822
for assistance.

Virtual Online Sessions

Call Now: 562-431-8822

The Mindful Self-Compassion Program 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.

LifeStance Health Therapists & Psychiatrists in California

Virtual Sessions Available for all California Residents

Participating Providers

LifeStance Rachael Polokoff

Rachael Polokoff

PhD

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