Fertility & Conception
Fertility journeys are rarely straightforward.
Whether you're trying to conceive, navigating assisted reproductive treatments like IVF or IUI, or coping with pregnancy loss, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process the grief, anxiety, and uncertainty that often accompany this path. Through evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique experience, you can find clarity, resilience, and compassion for yourself along the way.
Common topics that we can process together:
Navigating Treatment
Infertility diagnosis shock and grief
IVF, IUI, and fertility treatment stress
Anticipatory anxiety before results
Decision fatigue and treatment planning
Workplace stress during treatments
Medical Anxiety
Injection phobias and procedure fears
Medical trauma from invasive treatments
Loss of body autonomy
Cycle monitoring overwhelm
Managing side effects and mood changes
Relationship & Intimacy
Intimacy challenges and pressure
Partner communication struggles
Different coping styles
Protecting your relationship
Family Building Decisions
Pregnancy ambivalence
Secondary infertility while parenting
Donor egg/sperm/embryo choices
Surrogacy and adoption preparation
Choosing child-free living
Emotional Challenges
"Why everyone but me?"
Loss of identity
Hope/despair cycling
Need for control
Uncertainty tolerance
Social & Family
Friendship changes and isolation
Family pressure and boundaries
Social event anxiety
Pregnancy announcement triggers
Financial stress and cost concerns