Peri(menopause) Group, Beyond Hot Flashes

A 6-Session CBT Skills Group for Menopause

Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce the impact of hot flashes, improve sleep, manage stress, and feel more in control during menopause.

Join me, Tanya Hernandez, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist for this 6-week group. Share as much or as little as you would like. Connect with others who are going through this stage of life while learning how to navigate it and feel empowered.

Starts: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 and meets weekly on Wednesdays

Time: 7:00–8:30 PM ET

Format: Online (Live Virtual Group), available to residents of MD, VA, DC, and other Psypact States

Group Size: Limited to 6–10 women

Reserve Your Spot Today!

About the Program

Menopause can bring unwanted changes that affect sleep, mood, confidence, and quality of life. If hot flashes, night sweats, or related symptoms are interfering with your daily routine, you do not have to simply “push through” them.

Beyond Hot Flashes is a structured, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group designed specifically for women experiencing bothersome menopause symptoms. CBT teaches practical skills to help you understand the connection between physical symptoms, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—and how to respond in ways that reduce distress and improve wellbeing.

This is a skills-based treatment program, not simply a support group. Participants learn and practice concrete techniques that can continue to be used long after the group ends.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the six-week program, participants will learn:

How stress and thinking patterns can influence menopause symptoms
Techniques for managing hot flashes and night sweats
Cognitive strategies to reduce distress and worry
Relaxation and paced-breathing skills
Sleep improvement strategies
Stress management tools
Ways to build resilience and confidence during menopause
Long-term skills for maintaining progress after the group concludes

Included Materials

Each participant will receive:

Educational handouts
CBT worksheets
Homework assignments to reinforce skills
Hot flash and symptom-tracking diaries
Relaxation practice materials
Take-home tools for ongoing symptom management

Homework and between-session practice are an important part of the program and help translate skills into meaningful everyday change.

Who May Benefit?

This group may be a good fit for women who:

Experience bothersome hot flashes or night sweats
Have menopause-related sleep difficulties
Prefer a non-hormonal approach
Want to complement medical treatment with behavioral strategies
Feel stressed, overwhelmed, or frustrated by menopause symptoms
Want practical tools they can use immediately
Would like to connect with others experiencing similar symptoms

Program Cost

Initial Diagnostic Evaluation

Before joining the group, participants will complete a 60-minute individual diagnostic evaluation with me to be sure this is a good fit for you.

Fee: $190

Group Sessions

Fee: $90 per session

Six sessions × $90 = $540

Total Program Cost

$730 Total

$190 Initial Diagnostic Evaluation
$540 Group Program (6 Sessions)

This is a self-pay program

Participants are encouraged to verify their out-of-network mental health benefits directly with their insurance carrier. For verification purposes, the CPT codes used will be 90791 (Initial Diagnostic Evaluation) and 90853 (group sessions).” Participants will receive a superbill that may be submitted to their insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement.

Reimbursement varies by insurance plan and cannot be guaranteed. Participants are encouraged to verify their out-of-network mental health benefits directly with their insurance carrier.

Payment Options and Policies

Payment can be made in full for all six group sessions at the time of registration. Alternatively, half the cost ($270) can be paid at registration to reserve your spot in the group, with the second half ($270) due prior to Session Four.
A six-week commitment is required, and fees are non-refundable, even if paying in installments, and if you do not attend all sessions.
Enrollment is limited to 10 participants.
A minimum of 6 participants is required for the group to run.
If the minimum enrollment is not met, participants will receive a full refund of the group fees or may transfer their registration to a future group offering.

Ready to Feel More in Control?

Join a supportive group of women and learn practical, evidence-based skills to navigate menopause with greater confidence, better sleep, less stress, and less interference from hot flashes.