Now forming the first cohorts

A small group of women, led by a psychologist, and 8 weeks to think clearly about the menopause transition.

Welcome to Great Adaptations Psychology, a virtual group therapy practice for women navigating the psychological challenges from perimenopause to postmenopause.

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How it works

A closed cohort of 6 to 8 women who move through the 8-week program together. The same group meets every week, so it is a small, consistent space rather than a drop-in class.

8 weekly virtual sessions of 60 minutes each, held on Zoom and led by a licensed psychologist and supervised by Dr. Chantal Bushelle.

The 8-week program is where every member starts. Many continue in an ongoing group afterward.

Group size
6 to 8 women
Length
8 weekly sessions
Session
60 minutes on Zoom
Supervised by
Dr. Chantal Bushelle

Who it's for

Women in the years around menopause who want a structured, professionally led space to think, share, support, discuss, and learn about this stage of life alongside others moving through it at the same time.

  • You are somewhere within perimenopause-to-postmenopause, by age or by timing.
  • You can see the benefits in participating in a small, steady group.
  • You can commit to the same weekly time for 8 weeks.
  • You live in one of the 43 states where the first group sessions are available (listed below).

Our programs are not substitutes for medical care or crisis support.

About Dr. Bushelle

Dr. Chantal Bushelle

Licensed psychologist

Dr. Chantal Bushelle is a licensed psychologist who founded Great Adaptations Psychology to focus on the mental health side of perimenopause and menopause.

She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver and trained at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services and the Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center.

Her clinical work spans community mental health, inpatient and intensive outpatient settings, and a practice serving Americans abroad through grief & loss, role and identity change, and life transitions. Her programs draw on Irvin Yalom's model of group psychotherapy, alongside CBT, ACT, interpersonal process work, and existential approaches.

Program fee

For the 8-week program

$950

$118.75 per session · 8 sessions of 60 minutes

We provide superbills you can submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on your plan.

No payment is taken to join the waitlist. When our first groups are formed, people on the waitlist will be offered enrollment first.

Join the waitlist

If you are ready to join a unique and forward-thinking therapeutic experience, please sign-up here. We'll email you when our first groups are offered.

The first groups will be open to residents of the states below. If your state isn't listed, you can still sign-up and we'll let you know when that changes.

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

We store only your name, email, and state. See the privacy policy.

Joining the waitlist does not create a therapist-patient relationship with Dr. Bushelle or Great Adaptations Psychology.

If you are in crisis, call 911. You can also call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or text HOME to 741741. This site is not a crisis service.

Questions

Which states is this available in?
Great Adaptations Psychology is licensed under PSYPACT in the following states. You must be physically located in one of those states during sessions.
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
What happens after I join the waitlist?

  1. Join the Waitlist

    You aren't charged anything and groups aren't booked ye. We plan to offer our first groups early in the new year.

  2. We Contact You

    We will email you when the first groups are forming to match partipants and availability.

  3. Assessment

    You will complete a brief intake form which helps us understand where you are in your menopause transition.

  4. Free Consultation

    We will schedule a 20-minute video call with Dr. Bushelle to review your form, answer your questions, and determine whether our groups are a right fit for you.

  5. Join Your Group

    You will be enrolled in a group that meets weekly for 8 sessions. Sessions are 60 minutes, hosted on a secure video platform, and led by a licensed psychologist.

Do you take insurance?
No. The 8-week program is self-pay. We provide a superbill after each session that you can submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement depending on your mental health plan benefits.
Is this group therapy or a class?
It is group psychotherapy, led by a licensed psychologist, in a closed cohort of women that stays the same for all 8 weeks. It is not a course, or a webinar, nor a peer-led support forum.
What happens after the 8 weeks?
We plan to offer additional menopause transition groups covering a variety of topics as well as ongoing process groups. There's no obligation beyond the 8 weeks.