FERTILITY THERAPY

Talk Therapy geared toward Individuals, Couples and LGBTQ Couples for support on the fertility journey.

Benefits of Fertility Therapy

Get safe and unconditional support outside of your family and friends.
Ensure you have mental health support during the various stages of your journey.
Fertility counseling will prepare you to have productive conversations with your partner and manage negative emotions.
We prepare you for potential impacts on your sex life and collaborate in finding helpful ways to keep centering your connection and pleasure.
As more data is gathered each month, we will rule out different options, and I will keep track of the big picture with you until you are holding a baby in your arms.
Create a treatment plan tailored to you.

Common Presenting Concerns

Sexual function concerns or impact of pleasure.
Greif, during the fertility journey, may surface feelings of inadequacy or hopelessness.
There is an unforeseen health condition or biological barrier for one or both partners.
Folks are conflicted between continuing to try naturally or seeking support from a fertility clinic.
Feeling a strong host of emotions towards your body, your partner, or the medical system.
Wanting to feel supported but maintain privacy from friends and family.
One partner is on the fence about wanting to have a child or not.
Increased stress that is a distraction at work, in your relationship and isolation from friends.

What to Expect with Fertility Counseling

Embarking on a fertility journey can be a very vulnerable and sacred chapter of life. Family planning is not always a linear road. (In)fertility can be taxing on a couple's or individual's mental health. This can impact how we experience sex and our bodies and uncover unexpected emotions. We will do an attachment intake for the first session, and I will gather some background—with subsequent sessions clocking in at 50-minutes. The intakes involve me getting to know you (and your partner) and what makes you uniquely you. We will discuss your family planning goals, what you have tried, and what you have not. I will also get to know your particular situation regarding physical health, mental health, and your support systems. We will discuss your goals, make sure you are resourced and that we have a shared vision of the path to parenthood moving forward for you. Together, we will ensure you have the proper support during this journey!

Areas of Focus

Concerns and/or ambivalence about pregnancy
Concerns related to family building
Support in the process of fertility treatments: hormones and ongoing impact on the body
Help processing emotions related to miscarriage(s)
Mitigate the impacts of a fertility journey on your relationship
Staying connected to your joy and weathering the highs and low
Support through high-risk pregnancy
Ongoing tracking of feelings related to your identity as a parent or non-parent
Discussing surrogacy and support related to that process
Support with the adoption process