Infertility Therapists in San Jose, CA
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Kelley Lockwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Additionally, I specialize in assisting parents-to-be and new parents struggling with
infertility
and perinatal mood disorders (depression, anxiety), which often originates on our path to parenthood.
Are you struggling, knowing it's time for a change but unsure where or how to start? Therapy doesn’t have to be a daunting process. While change and vulnerability can be difficult, I make every effort to help you move toward your goals at a pace defined by you. Whether it's related to our relationships, career, self perceptions and/or how we fit into our world, life's challenges can propel us toward seeking help. Finding our path and achieving our goals are vital in obtaining happiness and satisfaction in life. I want to help you get there.
Amy R Swenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a special interest in helping navigate the overwhelm and distress of
infertility
and IVF, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
Together we will build a safe, collaborative relationship to help you learn new coping skills and make well-informed decisions regarding your life path. Over time, you will become more confident in who you are, how you feel, and where you're headed.
Jamie Van Zanen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As one who is intimately familiar with personal loss,
infertility
and motherhood, I find it an honor to support others through their journeys of uncertainty and hope.
Are attempts to control your fertility completely stressing you out? Do you experience anxiety, depression, anger, grief, sadness, or hopelessness related to fertility? Does your desire to build a family overwhelm your thoughts? Do you have difficulty engaging in meaningful relationships and enjoyable activities? Or perhaps you are feeling isolated or living in quiet shame? If any of these sound familiar, please know that you are not alone, and I can help!
Debbie Marshall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Schedule a consult today, because
infertility
can be a long isolating process, but you don’t have to do it alone.
If making a baby is going to take more than the two of you... If you’ve waited to have a family... You have the dream job that you've always wanted. But now with your partner’s work schedule and travel, it's complicated. You know you are going to have to take some steps toward getting the family you want. You’re feeling so disappointed in yourself and your body. You’re so stressed, wondering why you’re body isn’t working and you’re trying to figure out what your options are. You know you want to have a family. You know you are going to have a family. But, you know you are going to need help. I can help you find your way!
Leila Zwelling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
Specializing in women's mental health across the lifespan, with a focus on the reproductive years, relationships, and trauma. Focus areas include
infertility
& loss; single women childless not by choice; LGBT family building; pregnancy & postpartum. I also work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety and healing from trauma. While I specialize in women's mental health, I welcome clients who identify throughout the gender identity spectrum.
Doylene Chan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide psychotherapy to adult individuals, couples, and groups, with Panic Disorder, Depressive Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Impulse-Control Disorders, Grief,
Infertility
/Adoption, Relational Issues, and more.
Are you feeling stuck? Does your life feel overwhelming? Are you having a difficult time coping? I would like to support you in leading a fuller and more meaningful existence. As your therapist, I will help you cope more effectively with your problems by challenging your routine thought processes, identifying typical response patterns, and learning effective ways of behaving. You can expect to discover new insights about yourself and feel empowered to make changes that align with your values. The eventual goal is for you to translate what you learn in therapy into daily living, and find healing amidst adversity.
Debbie Denise Hanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help people learn skills and strategies to more effectively cope with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, life-transitions, stress, health, grief/loss,
infertility
, adoption, and a healthy work-life balance.
I believe all people have innate abilities and strengths that can help us lead meaningful and satisfying lives. Engaging in therapy allows us the possibility of gaining insight and clarification about ourselves and our relationships. In a warm and supportive environment, my goal is to help you connect with your authentic self, find solutions to on-going issues, work through emotional difficulties, cultivate resilience, and most importantly, to create the life you want to live.
Sam Severin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My other areas of speciality include
infertility
, perinatal, parenting issues and church trauma.
Moms are the backbone of our society and yet we feel exhausted and burnt out by the demands that are put on us. My goal is to nurture those that are burnt out by this crazy life so they can experience true rest, grace, and are empowered to love themselves and others well. Through our work together, you will learn more about yourself and ways to care for yourself and your little ones.
Bridgitte Green
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, MEd
Verified
Verified
My specialties include Neurodiversity, Neurodiverse Couples, Couples,
Infertility
, Prenatal/Postpartum care, Anxiety, Depression, and Mother/Daughter Relationships.
My clients arrive with a variety of issues and concerns. However, what most have in common is a need for a better understanding of what led them to the place they currently stand. As a therapist, my goal is to assist my clients as they look to their past, present, and future to examine causes, barriers, and relationships that are affecting where they want to be as opposed to where they are currently. Breaking generational, environmental, and societal curses assist with change. Recognizing this isn't about fault or blame but recovery. I want to assist you as you walk toward the best and most effective self you can be.
Magda Wroblewska
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I also specialize in providing couples and marriage counseling for those who experienced a reproductive crisis (loss of pregnancy or a newborn,
infertility
, difficult birthing experience).
It's not easy to look for a therapist. I talk to many nervous people who question if counseling and therapy work. They usually leave my office relaxed, sometimes laughing, most importantly hopeful. My job is to first of all provide a safe space for your self-exploration. I am endlessly fascinated by the growth that happens when people feel safe and not judged. I invite you to be your "uncensored self" because only when we accept who we are; are we open to change.
Not accepting new clients
Genevieve Platt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you ready to open your life to new possibilities? Welcome to my practice! I use a holistic approach to helping people, always seeking to work with the mind-body model and enjoy working with teens, adults and couples (regardless of sexual orientation) experiencing a variety of emotional, mental and/or physical problems. I am also a Nurse Practitioner with specialties in women's health,
infertility
, menopause, pain, disordered eating and especially the effects of stress on overall health and well being. My approaches range from short-term solution-oriented treatments to longer in-depth psychotherapy using Mindfulness as a foundation.
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Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
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Experiencing challenge is part of the human condition. When those challenges threaten to overwhelm, having a warm, empathic, non-judgmental therapist to walk alongside you can be extremely helpful. I specialize in helping individuals with a trauma history, recent or remote, to regain confidence and a sense of control in their lives. Understanding how trauma has affected one's outlook on themselves, others, and the world allows lasting change to unfold. In addition to childhood trauma, I work with those who have experienced recent trauma and reproductive trauma, such as pregnancy loss, termination of desired pregnancy, &
infertility
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Gianina Casareno Reibling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
Verified
I hear and see you! I have personal experience aiding clients of all ages, but have worked extensively with teens. I have worked with clients who faced issues with depression, anxiety, self worth, relentless inner chatter, complicated relationships, transitional life stages,
infertility
, public speaking, the global pandemic and generational cultural expectations which differ from one's own values. What everyone does have in common is that they are looking for a better relationship with themselves and others. I understand you because of my experience and I know how to assist you in overcoming your life challenges. You are not alone.
Jungeun Kim
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Verified
Are you a people pleasure, overthinker and/or perfectionist, who is looking for a non-judgmental, transformative space to gain insights and self-awareness about why your inner critics are so loud? You may be feeling exhausted from putting yourself down and dismissing your own needs in the name of productivity, achievement, or avoiding rejection and mistakes. You have spent enough time being harsh on yourself. It's time to be kind to yourself. I specialize in anxiety, self esteem, grief, codependency,
infertility
, and racial identity. I can help you take action toward the life you want instead of getting stuck in your own mind.
Meggie Zanger
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
You may have found that due to some recent life circumstance, you are feeling stressed, anxious, lonely, overwhelmed, or even ashamed. These are natural, human emotions, which can arise from a host of reasons including fertility challenges, reproductive loss, adjusting to parenthood, work-related stress, starting college, or relationship issues. It can feel isolating and you deserve to be seen and understood. The good news is you don’t have to go through it alone, and you were never meant to.
Kara Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe everyone has within them the power to enact change in their own life. However, often people get stuck in patterns of behavior and thinking that are incompatible with their desired changes. That is where therapy comes in! I enjoy working with people to change their thinking, and thus behavior, in order to help them achieve their goals and maximize happiness in all areas of life. I specialize in perinatal mental health; encompassing family planning, fertility journey, pregnancy/infant loss, pregnancy, birth trauma, postpartum issues, and transitioning to parenthood. I also enjoy working with people with anxiety/depression.
Snezana Anna Bandic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you feel stressed out at home, work or school? Are you struggling to understand your partner or child? Are you tired of having the same argument over and over? Are you experiencing a constant worry that keeps you awake at night? Do you feel difficulty in trying to connect with others? Are you having trouble figuring out the next step in your career? Therapy can help!
Family Tree Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Family Tree Wellness offers counseling, education and support for new moms and for people experiencing fertility challenges, pregnancy or postpartum suffering, birth trauma or loss. Family Tree Wellness is a group psychotherapy practice where moms and babies (and dads!) are welcome, and where the struggles of reproduction and postpartum transitions are understood and deeply cared for. We are knowledgable about matrescence and can help hold and support new and struggling families without judgment. You don't need to do this alone.
Marianna Babiolakis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Seeking support takes great courage. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and gentle environment for you to explore deep wounds and connect with who you truly are. I utilize a holistic approach to address your whole being - mind, body and spirit - while staying curious about the parts that make you, you. Therapy is a unique setting where we can work together to tap into your core energy. Many people feel stuck, overwhelmed, burnt out or isolated. My work begins by meeting you wherever you are and walking alongside you as we honor your intuition, develop a deeper understanding of your emotions and cultivate tools for grounding.
Robin Beresford
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PA
Verified
Verified
I provide an environment of safety and acceptance, where new understandings and confidence can develop and flourish. Recognizing that our feelings and previous experiences affect such issues as intimacy, the challenge of illness, coping with stress, life's transitions, loss, and sense of purpose, my approach to psychotherapy integrates concepts of treating the mind and body. I work with individuals and couples to facilitate change toward increased contentment and vitality, and have particular expertise in helping clients cope with the experience of chronic or acute medical conditions.
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Infertility Therapists
How can infertility affect couples and their relationship?
Clients who are dealing with infertility may experience conflict and communication problems. It’s not unusual for shame, blame, and guilt to arise in cases of infertility, whether the source of the problem is one partner or both. This means that clients are upset and pulling away from their partner just when they need them the most. Some clients may find it difficult to spend time around friends and family who are pregnant. Friends and family can also make hurtful comments that increase tension during this time.
How does therapy for infertility issues work?
The therapist will begin by gathering information about the client or couple and make a treatment plan for their specific concerns. In addition to addressing common mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions or PTSD, therapists can help clients improve their decision-making and deal with stressors unique to infertility. Some examples include coping with the “two-week wait” before a pregnancy test, the distress associated with a failed attempt or miscarriage, and the shame and blame sometimes associated with reproductive concerns.
What type of therapy is best for infertility issues?
Many therapists offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are dealing with infertility issues. Some helpful therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which can aid clients in reframing negative thoughts about their situation. Expressive writing and art therapy can help clients process difficult feelings. Clients might also benefit from group therapy to experience support from others who are dealing with the same problems.
How long does therapy for infertility issues take?
There is no set length for therapy that addresses infertility or reproductive concerns. Some clients might find it helpful to continue therapy during their pregnancy to have healthy ways to cope with any associated stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Some clients who decide not to pursue fertility treatments might benefit from the support of a therapist. The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual client’s specific needs and goals.