Infertility Counseling

The challenge of trying to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and have a baby, is unique. Our society tells us that we need to be careful not to get pregnant during a certain phase of life, as if it is the easiest thing possible. And then when we reach a different phase, we wonder why it can be so hard. Many are often reluctant to seek additional support and instead suffer silently and alone.

I “know the language” of fertility treatments so that you don’t have to spend your entire session explaining acronyms, tests, or procedures to me.  I will work with you to reduce experiences of isolation, grief, and loss that comes from these medical interventions, including the reasons that made you seek them out in the first place.  I encourage self-advocacy and validation to ensure you have the information and the calm you seek. 

Fertility treatments and/or repeated loss can impact both parents (not just the birthing person) and can take a toll on the relationship, including processing diagnoses, managing the stress of the treatments, and how to sustain a connection during such a time of struggle.  I offer a judgement-free space to discuss these concerns in a way that feels like comfort, rather than contention. 

In full disclosure, I am the mother of one daughter, a toddler. I underwent years of multiple medical interventions to get and stay pregnant, while struggling to keep a balance between who I was and what I wanted for my future. Once my daughter was born, I knew I wanted to support clients going through this difficult time too.