Reproductive Counseling
for Infertility & Family Building
You don’t have to do this alone
If you’re going through infertility or IVF, it’s hard to think about anything else. Infertility touches every part of your life – your relationships with your friends and family, your relationship with your partner, your relationship with your own body, your sense of yourself, and your view of the future. Whether you’re navigating this journey on your own or with a partner, you don’t have to carry this alone.
I specialize in supporting women and couples who are going through the emotional, relational, and psychological challenges that come with struggling to conceive, infertility, and reproductive loss.
As someone who has gone through this journey personally, I’m so sorry you’ve found me here. No one should have to go through fertility struggles - it’s incredibly unfair. I know exactly what you’re experiencing right now – a struggle that many people can’t even imagine. It’s okay if you’re not okay right now. It makes sense to feel angry, hopeless, scared, frustrated and deeply sad about this. It’s extremely common to become obsessed with figuring this out and “fixing” yourself. I know that you’re not broken, and I know that these feelings don’t have to last forever. I’m here to support you every step of the way. With me, your experience is taken seriously, your grief is honored, and your story is held with care. This is a space where you don’t have to explain or justify your pain — it’s already understood.
Areas of Focus:
Process grief and loss about your “ideal” family creation journey
With reproductive decision-making
Reduce feelings of guilt or self-blame
Learn to grieve while moving forward
Emotionally prepare for fertility treatments
Navigate medical fear or trauma
Cope with treatment failure or unexpected outcomes
Decision-making for alternative paths
Address intimacy issues and sexual issues while TTC and during fertility treatments
Navigate differences between partners in coping styles and decision-making
Set boundaries with family, friends, and social situations
Reconnect with your body and feel a sense of agency
Explore identity shifts and self-worth struggles
Navigating infertility is an isolating experience that puts you at war with your own body and the vision you might have had for your future. I know exactly what you’re going through, and I’m here to hold your hand through this isolating experience. Together, I’ll support you in creating a kind connection with your body, visualizing your future in new ways, and coping with the stress of IVF or your fertility journey.
Individual Therapy
The decision to start a family is often a joint one, not a singular personal experience. Prior to considering fertility treatments, there may be a time when couples are trying to conceive naturally and it may not be going well. Month after month, there is grief and disappointment when a pregnancy test is negative, which often leads to higher pressure during peak fertility windows. When this occurs, the sexual relationship can become quite fractured. This is a common experience amongst couples who are struggling to conceive and I am here to help you navigate this challenging time. I can help with promoting deeper understanding between you and your partner and I will provide you with strategies to make the TTC journey more comfortable for both of you.
If you’re considering embarking upon or are currently in the midst of fertility treatments, you may be having a hard time feeling completely aligned with your partner. Partners often grieve differently, communicate past one another, or feel unsure about how to support each other while managing their own pain. I can help you understand how to best support each other, find support in one another, process any blame or resentment, and help you to approach this experience as a team. I believe that you can get through this and will come out on the other side both stronger and more bonded.
Couples Therapy & Relationship Support
Miscarriage, chemical pregnancies, failed transfers, or bad results after egg retrievals are experiences that are often minimized or misunderstood. Your grief is real, your experience is valid, and I’m here to give you support. Whether you’ve experienced loss and are dedicated to continuing your journey, or you’re ready to process a decision to end treatments, I’m here for you.
Pregnancy Loss & Reproductive Grief
Pregnancy Support After Loss and Fertility Treatments
I know that getting pregnant after infertility isn’t the end of the journey, but a fork in the road. It’s a massive transition to go from longing and disappointment to excitement, and this can come with its own emotional experience. If you’ve been used to bad news and disappointment, shifting to being optimistic about the progression of your pregnancy can feel like whiplash. I will support you in making peace with your changing body and coping with the uncertainty that accompanies pregnancy after a fertility journey.
Building a family as LGBTQIA+ parents can come with its own challenges, including complex medical decisions, financial strain, legal considerations, and encounters with systems that are not always inclusive. As an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist, I understand the unique layers of minority stress, family-building narratives, and gender identity considerations that may arise throughout your journey towards a family you’ve always dreamed of. If you’re experiencing grief related to failed cycles, relationship strain, gender dysphoria connected to medical procedures, or fears about parenting in a heteronormative society, I’m here to support you.
LGBTQIA+ Fertility & Family Building Support
Professional Affiliations
If you need support during this difficult time in your life, I invite you to reach out. Therapy can be a place to breathe, to grieve, and to begin finding steadier ground. Reach out to schedule a consultation with me today.