Infertility Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
Center for Fertility Counseling, Dawn R. Galbo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MFC
Serves Area
Having a diagnosis of infertility can be devastating and the inability to conceive a child can feel overwhelming, like a life shattering crisis.
My areas of expertise include fertility/assisted reproduction, postpartum support, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, post traumatic stress disorder and trauma. I am a certified EMDR psychotherapist and is trained in Gottman's method for couples therapy.
Having a diagnosis of infertility can be devastating and the inability to conceive a child can feel overwhelming, like a life shattering crisis.
My areas of expertise include fertility/assisted reproduction, postpartum support, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, post traumatic stress disorder and trauma. I am a certified EMDR psychotherapist and is trained in Gottman's method for couples therapy.
I can help because I have over 25 years of experience in psychology but more than twice that as a caring human being striving to find my own way. I've worked in psychiatric hospitals, in prisons and in private practice, with people with all kinds of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety and Schizophrenia. Equally important than any experience I might bring to the therapy session, I bring compassion, empathy and an understanding that we're all just doing the best we can.
I can help because I have over 25 years of experience in psychology but more than twice that as a caring human being striving to find my own way. I've worked in psychiatric hospitals, in prisons and in private practice, with people with all kinds of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety and Schizophrenia. Equally important than any experience I might bring to the therapy session, I bring compassion, empathy and an understanding that we're all just doing the best we can.
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Do you Over-Think things? Over-Experience your emotions? Do you struggle to focus or complete tasks? Difficulty sleeping? Putting off your mental health is no longer an option! With over 75 clinical experts, WellPsyche and MediPsych providers provide Empathetic Psychotherapy and Personalized Medication Management services for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. 100% of our visits are conducted via Zoom, and we are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Meet with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of home or work. We are simplifying the mental health experience so you can become the best version of you!
Dr. Peters is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California drawing from nearly two decades of diverse clinical experience to support clients in developing deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. While her work is grounded in relational, process, and insight-oriented approaches, she also integrates evidence-based treatment interventions—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—to provide practical skills that help her clients navigate daily challenges. She is dedicated to culturally responsive, collaborative care that honors each person’s unique story, strengths, and goals.
Dr. Peters is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California drawing from nearly two decades of diverse clinical experience to support clients in developing deeper self-understanding and meaningful change. While her work is grounded in relational, process, and insight-oriented approaches, she also integrates evidence-based treatment interventions—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—to provide practical skills that help her clients navigate daily challenges. She is dedicated to culturally responsive, collaborative care that honors each person’s unique story, strengths, and goals.
Connection with others is crucial for life. This can be elusive for those who don't know themselves or love themselves, leading to negative relationship or behavioral patterns. By helping you become more relational with yourself, you will develop more positive self-worth, have healthier boundaries with others, and have a more satisying and productive life. Let's get you "unstuck" and help you move toward greater happiness.
Connection with others is crucial for life. This can be elusive for those who don't know themselves or love themselves, leading to negative relationship or behavioral patterns. By helping you become more relational with yourself, you will develop more positive self-worth, have healthier boundaries with others, and have a more satisying and productive life. Let's get you "unstuck" and help you move toward greater happiness.
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and couples as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and couples as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
“Do you struggle with how important this stage of parenting is—and also how relentlessly hard it can be?”
“Do you love your children fiercely, yet find yourself overwhelmed by the constant demands of caring for them?”
“Is being a parent the greatest gift, while also stretching you beyond what feels sustainable?”
You are navigating the transformative experience of becoming a parent. Whether you are looking for support individually or with your partner, we'll explore the shifts in your relationships, the impact of past experiences on your parenting style, and the patterns shaping how you connect, communicate, and show up.
“Do you struggle with how important this stage of parenting is—and also how relentlessly hard it can be?”
“Do you love your children fiercely, yet find yourself overwhelmed by the constant demands of caring for them?”
“Is being a parent the greatest gift, while also stretching you beyond what feels sustainable?”
You are navigating the transformative experience of becoming a parent. Whether you are looking for support individually or with your partner, we'll explore the shifts in your relationships, the impact of past experiences on your parenting style, and the patterns shaping how you connect, communicate, and show up.
Psychotherapy is a process of exploration, discovery and growth. I work with patients who want to learn about themselves in a safe and caring environment. Whether you are in crisis, have overwhelming stress, have family of origin issues, depression/anxiety or just need support for the many issues people face today; call my office to see how I might be of help and support to you. I work from a relational and contemporary psychodynamic model of therapy, meeting the needs of each person as an individual. I use modalties such as insight/relationally oriented psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis.
Psychotherapy is a process of exploration, discovery and growth. I work with patients who want to learn about themselves in a safe and caring environment. Whether you are in crisis, have overwhelming stress, have family of origin issues, depression/anxiety or just need support for the many issues people face today; call my office to see how I might be of help and support to you. I work from a relational and contemporary psychodynamic model of therapy, meeting the needs of each person as an individual. I use modalties such as insight/relationally oriented psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis.
Finding a therapist can be daunting, but remember, you made it this far, and it takes courage and vulnerability to seek support. Whether it’s work-life balance, stress and burnout, fertility or trying to conceive struggles, pregnancy and postpartum stress, relationship concerns, family conflict, anxiety, self-esteem or other emotional health issues, you are not ALONE. Life can be difficult to navigate but I have hope that together we can achieve your goals, identify your strengths and get to a point where you are living authentically and fully. BILINGUAL: Spanish & English
Finding a therapist can be daunting, but remember, you made it this far, and it takes courage and vulnerability to seek support. Whether it’s work-life balance, stress and burnout, fertility or trying to conceive struggles, pregnancy and postpartum stress, relationship concerns, family conflict, anxiety, self-esteem or other emotional health issues, you are not ALONE. Life can be difficult to navigate but I have hope that together we can achieve your goals, identify your strengths and get to a point where you are living authentically and fully. BILINGUAL: Spanish & English
Hello, I am Camille Carter a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of experience. Seeking therapy is the best gift you can offer to yourself and to those around you. Together we create goals and develop ways to better manage day-to-day life, relationships and stressors. Therapy is a journey towards healing, growing, and creating a life with more peace, joy, and contentment.
Hello, I am Camille Carter a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of experience. Seeking therapy is the best gift you can offer to yourself and to those around you. Together we create goals and develop ways to better manage day-to-day life, relationships and stressors. Therapy is a journey towards healing, growing, and creating a life with more peace, joy, and contentment.
I offer a customized approach to all my clients and do not limit myself to one type of treatment modality. I limit my client load in order to provide my clients with more personalized care. My clients are afforded a customized psychological evaluation tailored to answering specific referral questions. With this unique approach, every client will be able to reach their treatment goals more efficiently, by getting the results they want faster. In my concierge counseling practice, I offer extended time in sessions, weekend appointments, mobile visits, phone sessions, priority email reply and feedback.
I offer a customized approach to all my clients and do not limit myself to one type of treatment modality. I limit my client load in order to provide my clients with more personalized care. My clients are afforded a customized psychological evaluation tailored to answering specific referral questions. With this unique approach, every client will be able to reach their treatment goals more efficiently, by getting the results they want faster. In my concierge counseling practice, I offer extended time in sessions, weekend appointments, mobile visits, phone sessions, priority email reply and feedback.
Using an intuitive, strengths-based approach, I guide my clients on their journey of healing and thriving as they manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or addictions. I work with adults and children to help calm their nervous systems, turn down distress and anxiety, release the pain and trauma from past experiences, and let go of behaviors they no longer wish to engage in. As an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant I have the training and experience to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences or relationships, whether recent or from the past, and find the tools to live their best lives today.
Using an intuitive, strengths-based approach, I guide my clients on their journey of healing and thriving as they manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and/or addictions. I work with adults and children to help calm their nervous systems, turn down distress and anxiety, release the pain and trauma from past experiences, and let go of behaviors they no longer wish to engage in. As an EMDRIA approved EMDR Consultant I have the training and experience to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences or relationships, whether recent or from the past, and find the tools to live their best lives today.
I work with individuals, adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use, and life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or seeking clarity and a deeper connection. Clients often want to understand their experiences better, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. Some are processing past trauma, while others are managing current stressors. I offer a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space to support insight, coping skills, and meaningful change.
I work with individuals, adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use, and life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or seeking clarity and a deeper connection. Clients often want to understand their experiences better, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. Some are processing past trauma, while others are managing current stressors. I offer a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space to support insight, coping skills, and meaningful change.
Erin Kownacki
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, RYT
6 Endorsed
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Are you seeking a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for you or your teen to manage anxiety, explore your identity or increase relationship skills? You are in the right place. I specialize in supporting teens, couples, and individuals with healing, reconnecting, and learning to trust themselves again. If you are ready to grow and looking to go deeper in therapy, my direct and collaborative approach might be what you are looking for. I know this process can be difficult and I want you to know that it takes courage to seek out support. I am supervised by Karolyn Johnson, LMFT 81409.
Are you seeking a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for you or your teen to manage anxiety, explore your identity or increase relationship skills? You are in the right place. I specialize in supporting teens, couples, and individuals with healing, reconnecting, and learning to trust themselves again. If you are ready to grow and looking to go deeper in therapy, my direct and collaborative approach might be what you are looking for. I know this process can be difficult and I want you to know that it takes courage to seek out support. I am supervised by Karolyn Johnson, LMFT 81409.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence in relationships, personal growth, and life transitions. This can show up as overthinking, difficulty trusting oneself, or repeating unfulfilling relationship patterns. I provide a supportive and relational space to build self-worth, strengthen self-confidence, and develop a more grounded and authentic sense of self. My approach is collaborative, relational, and culturally informed. I focus on helping you understand the emotional and relational patterns that impact how you think, connect, and respond.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence in relationships, personal growth, and life transitions. This can show up as overthinking, difficulty trusting oneself, or repeating unfulfilling relationship patterns. I provide a supportive and relational space to build self-worth, strengthen self-confidence, and develop a more grounded and authentic sense of self. My approach is collaborative, relational, and culturally informed. I focus on helping you understand the emotional and relational patterns that impact how you think, connect, and respond.
I have a holistic integrative approach to infertility and work closely with physicians (reproductive endocrinologists) fertility acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors and massage therapists and the majority of my referrals from these professionals.
Get back to the life you love! I believe that working with a therapist can provide support and hope that things can get better. You have the power to strengthen your coping skills and improve your relationships in the process. I am here to support you and provide cutting edge tools to help you heal past traumas and manage current stressors. I can help you as you work toward reaching your goals while adding more joy to your life.
I have a holistic integrative approach to infertility and work closely with physicians (reproductive endocrinologists) fertility acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors and massage therapists and the majority of my referrals from these professionals.
Get back to the life you love! I believe that working with a therapist can provide support and hope that things can get better. You have the power to strengthen your coping skills and improve your relationships in the process. I am here to support you and provide cutting edge tools to help you heal past traumas and manage current stressors. I can help you as you work toward reaching your goals while adding more joy to your life.
I'm certified in Perinatal Mental Health, and have completed extensive training in working with those experiencing infertility.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or past trauma take hold. You might find yourself trapped in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion—struggling to keep up with daily demands while feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe past experiences continue to surface in ways you can’t quite explain, making it hard to move forward. The weight of these emotions can be isolating, leaving you feeling stuck or uncertain about how to find relief. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone—there is hope, and healing is possible.
I'm certified in Perinatal Mental Health, and have completed extensive training in working with those experiencing infertility.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, or past trauma take hold. You might find yourself trapped in cycles of worry, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion—struggling to keep up with daily demands while feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Maybe past experiences continue to surface in ways you can’t quite explain, making it hard to move forward. The weight of these emotions can be isolating, leaving you feeling stuck or uncertain about how to find relief. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to face it alone—there is hope, and healing is possible.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
I'm a somatic therapist who specializes in EMDR. The thing that sparks the most joy for me as a therapist is being the catalyst for positive change. A guide to help individuals find peace within themselves. I love being able to shed light on shadows that might have been overlooked, helping individuals and couples make permanent changes in order for them to reach their full potential, and live their best life. I believe that through our own introspection and deep work we can unlock a world of opportunities.
Accepting new clients! I provide a safe, confidential space for individuals, couples, and families navigating stress and life transitions such as finishing school and starting college. Challenges at work, school, or home can impact overall happiness-and you don’t have to face them alone. Together, we will piece together your needs and your child’s needs to create a clear plan for success. With over 20 years as an educator and therapist in schools, I specialize in connecting with teens, and young adults and offering practical skills you can use right away to help your family thrive.
Accepting new clients! I provide a safe, confidential space for individuals, couples, and families navigating stress and life transitions such as finishing school and starting college. Challenges at work, school, or home can impact overall happiness-and you don’t have to face them alone. Together, we will piece together your needs and your child’s needs to create a clear plan for success. With over 20 years as an educator and therapist in schools, I specialize in connecting with teens, and young adults and offering practical skills you can use right away to help your family thrive.
If you’ve found your way here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or disconnected from who you are and how you want to live your life. Perhaps your child is withdrawing, acting out, or struggling to trust. Maybe you’re an adult who loses themselves in relationships, looks to others to feel okay, or has lost touch with who you really are. You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or a major life transition and wondering how you ended up here. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and begin finding your way back to yourself.
If you’ve found your way here, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or disconnected from who you are and how you want to live your life. Perhaps your child is withdrawing, acting out, or struggling to trust. Maybe you’re an adult who loses themselves in relationships, looks to others to feel okay, or has lost touch with who you really are. You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or a major life transition and wondering how you ended up here. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and begin finding your way back to yourself.
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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.