Infertility is the inability to have a child. If partners have tried to become pregnant without success, they may reach out to fertility specialists to determine why or go through fertility treatment. It can be a difficult experience for people who want to become parents. Infertility may lead to other mental health concerns, such as depression or anxiety, and it may also lead to relationship issues.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions for infertility include couples and individual counseling. Sessions focus on relationship dynamics or personal distress as a result of infertility. Therapists make a safe space for people to share their fears about infertility and help them process anger, guilt, or sadness. Counselors can also help couples and individuals develop positive coping skills that allow them to deal, in healthy ways, with their stress and emotions.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Infertility
Helping others achieve long lasting emotional stability is my main goal as a therapist. If your past experiences in psychotherapy have primarily been handled with just compassionate listening and support, you will most likely experience a re-occurring event that will have you forever returning to counseling. Weather your issues are related to life transitions, life stressors or emotional distre...
“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.” I believe everyone deserves someone who is present, patient, open, non judgmental, and willing to listen and hear you. I am here to support you and to be present with you throughout your therapeutic journey. Overwhelming feelings can surface a different times in our lives, and needing support through those moments is not a sign of…
I am an Infertility Warrior and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I know that infertility sucks and want to help others find peace and joy through their infertility journey. I provide individual, couple, and group therapy for those suffering from the grief of infertility, pregnancy loss, and other reproductive traumas. I have experienced infertility while trying to conceive both of my children. ...
Finding a therapist who is a great match is essential when you turn to counseling to help build or grow your family. You likely feel stressed, depressed, or isolated as you have encountered setbacks. I help individuals and couples experiencing infertility, coping with pregnancy loss, considering third-party reproduction or adoption, or deciding to live child-free. I have more than 20 years work...
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*I am not currently accepting new clients* I help people overcome challenges and make changes in their lives by providing a balance of comforting support and honest feedback. My goal is to help individuals become the best versions of themselves. My approach, although individualized to each person, draws on strategies which empower clients to find their own strengths and can include cognitive...
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"Mighty oaks from little acorns grow." Acorn Psych is the private practice of Dr. Dena Dunn, a licensed clinical psychologist, infant mental health specialist, and child development consultant. I offer individual and family therapy as well as parenting support and child development consultation. I believe in holding space for strong people during vulnerable times, sitting beside humans seeking...
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