Mindfulness Meditation Group Therapy In NYC
Tuesdays, 6 PM | In-Person | Starting January 13, 2026
“When we take one conscious breath, we return home to ourselves.”
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Cultivate calm, clarity, and compassion.
Modern life can feel relentless—constant demands, notifications, and worries that keep your mind racing and body tense. This 8-week mindfulness and meditation group offers a weekly pause. A place to reconnect with yourself, breathe deeply, and build emotional resilience through mindful awareness.
A Weekly Space to Pause, Breathe, and Reconnect.
Why Join This Group?
Research shows mindfulness can reduce anxiety and depression while increasing self-compassion and focus. This group offers a warm, nonjudgmental space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and strengthen your ability to meet life’s challenges with greater calm and clarity.
About The Group
A supportive group therapy program designed to help you reduce stress, regulate emotions, and bring more balance into daily life. Each session blends guided meditation, reflection, and discussion to help you pause before reacting, soothe your nervous system, and cultivate presence and compassion.
What You'll Experience
Learn practices that calm the mind and steady the body.
- Guided meditations focused on breath, body, and awareness.
- Reflections and discussion on bringing mindfulness into daily life.
- Mindful readings and poetry that inspire connection and insight.
- Moments of silence to anchor calm and deepen stillness.
No prior meditation experience is required—beginners and experienced practitioners alike are welcome.
Who This Group Is For
This group is for anyone who:
Seeks Greater Awareness and Balance
If you feel pulled in many directions or disconnected from the present moment, this group helps you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most.
Wants Tools to Manage Stress and Self-Criticism
Learn simple, evidence-based mindfulness techniques to calm anxious thoughts, quiet your inner critic, and bring more kindness to your daily life.
Is Curious About Meditation
Whether you’re brand-new to mindfulness or looking to deepen an existing practice, this group offers accessible guidance and supportive structure each week.
Values Connection and Community
Experience the power of practicing together. This group provides a welcoming, nonjudgmental space to share reflections, learn from others, and build lasting calm.
For anyone seeking steadiness, awareness, and connection.
Group Details
- When: Tuesdays, 6–7 PM beginning January 13 (8-week segment)
- Where: Acheron Psychiatry, 11 Broadway, Suite 930, Lower Manhattan
- Facilitators: Kathy Ehrich Dowd, LMSW & Ron Sturm, MHC Intern
- Contact: 212-320-2216 | info@acheronpsych.com
Meet the Facilitators
Kathy Ehrich Dowd, LMSW (she/her)
Kathy is a licensed psychotherapist in NY and NJ with advanced training in mindfulness and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She integrates trauma-informed care and mindfulness-based stress reduction to help clients quiet self-criticism and find calm. Kathy brings a grounded, compassionate presence that helps participants reconnect with their inner resilience.
Ron Sturm, MHC Intern (he/him)
Ron is a clinician-in-training with certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). His reflective, gentle style supports participants in exploring emotional balance and cultivating presence. Ron brings warmth, humor, and deep attentiveness to each session, helping others build a steadier relationship with themselves.
Ready to Join?
Registration is open for our January 13 start date.
Spots are limited — secure yours today and start your mindfulness journey.