EMPOWERED TRANSITION. Perimenopause & Menopause Group

EMPOWERED TRANSITION

Perimenopause & Menopause Support Group (this group is free and open to women only.)

Facilitated by: Gabrielle Montalvo-Edwards LCSW
Start: Thursday, August 27th, from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Duration: Weekly, for 6 weeks

One hour. Real answers. Women who get it.

This 60-minute group packs in what matters: straight talk about what’s happening to your body, practical tools you can use this week, and honest conversation with women going through the same thing. No wasted time, no lectures – just support that fits into your actual life.

SESSION 1
Breaking the Silence & Normalizing the Journey Focus: Group agreements, reducing isolation, and identifying symptom baselines

SESSION 2
Navigating Mood, Anxiety, & Brain Fog Focus: Understanding hormonal neurochemistry, acute anxiety, and somatic calming.

SESSION 3
Identity, Body Image, & Self-Perception Focus: Processing physical shifts, letting go of past expectations, and setting midlife intentions.

SESSION 4
Relationships, Intimacy, & Communication Focus: Navigating shifting intimacy, sexual health, and clear boundary setting.

SESSION 5
Medical Advocacy & Evidence-Based Options Focus: Preparing for medical appointments, evaluating treatments (HRT/holistic), and self-advocacy.

SESSION 6
Reclaiming Vitality & Looking Forward Focus: Group closure, key insights synthesis, and sustaining long-term self-care commitments.

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You are, or have previously been a BCS Counseling client: *

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It will be about a 10 minute intake call, to collect all information needed to confirm suitability for the group.

Group facilitated by
Gabrielle Montalvo-Edwards LCSW

I take a holistic approach to therapy: assessing clients from a mental, physical, and spiritual perspective and creating a therapeutic plan and environment that integrates all of these areas. I have served various populations from individuals battling cancer, to students struggling with learning disabilities.

In 2017, I became certified in personal training in order to better understand and support the physical aspects of wellness and its influence on mental health. My experience as a social worker and personal trainer have been invaluable resources when working with clients trying to address barriers to change and promoting greater self-acceptance.

I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I also integrate holistic techniques such as meditation, stretch, breath work, grounding, movement, and mindfulness into my therapeutic work with clients.