Infertility Therapists in Chicago, IL

I believe it's important to have a place where you can feel safe and comfortable when in therapy. I try to provide that for my clients. There is usually a point in everyone's life where they need a little extra help and guidance to deal with depression, anxiety or stressful life events. The best thing you can do for yourself and your family is to get that help and work on improving your quality of life. You won't regret making yourself a priority even with all the other demands on your time.

Many people experience a challenge in life that impedes their ability to fully be themselves, be present in their daily life, and be connected to the people they love. Often, people try to cope with stress or unhappiness by pushing through the bad feelings and continuing on until that no longer works. If you find yourself in this situation, I can help you find a path back to being present in, and enjoying, your life. Therapy allows for a connection and a relationship in which your healing and wellbeing is the focus. It creates a space for you to stop, breathe, feel and talk through what is distressing you.

My experiences include social service provision with families in crisis, assessment and counseling in family planning including reproductive healthcare, and trauma informed care for those living with a chronic illness. I have dedicated numerous hours advocating for health equity, reproductive justice and healthcare policy reform. My journey in the practice of perinatal and maternal mental wellness builds upon years of commitment to family preservation and woman-centered care. I will serve those trying to conceive, coping with infertility , perinatal mood and anxiety, and parenting struggles.

I believe that we all deserve to feel our best and experience joy in our relationships and lives. The therapeutic process can help develop a deeper understanding of our true selves and ourselves in relation to others. Through this understanding growth can occur.

I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families around issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, infertility and trauma. I have been trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). My clients describe my approach as warm and supportive yet straightforward. My goal is to help clients better understand their past so they can make positive changes for their future. I believe in empowering my clients to live their best lives and tailor my approach to each individual or family. I truly love the work that I do and I believe that comes through to my clients in the work that we do together.

The decision to seek therapy can be difficult, as it's hard to reach out for help. My goal is to make therapy feel less overwhelming through a collaborative partnership where together we identify your challenges and develop healthy coping skills. My style, rooted in warmth and humor, utilizes the therapeutic relationship to explore positive change and growth. Customized feedback and a range of strategies are provided drawing from evidenced based research and years of clinical expertise. I specialize in individual and couples therapy uniquely focusing on enhancing relationships, healing from the past, and thriving individually.

My experience prior to private practice stems from my work in community mental health systems. I have had the honor to work with a variety of individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, fertility issues, grief, and loss . I have extensive experience helping men and women recover from shame, oppression and exploring their voice within complex family systems. From personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility , I understand the complex emotions and I can guide you through your journey. I believe that we cannot begin a conversation about change without examining our environment.

It's a privilege to assist individuals and couples who want to make their lives better. I love my work, even more than when I received my initial social work degree. Returning to school later to get my doctorate and teach, I always maintained a private practice. In a nutshell, my philosophy is that I partner with my clients to figure out what they can do to improve their relationships and sense of well-being. Though I have a special interest in infertility and incest survivorship, I work with individuals and couples who struggle with any number of life challenges.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families manage the stressors associated with having children. I focus on all phases of the process including infertility , miscarriage, pregnancy, pre/post-partum emotional struggles, partner relationship issues, and decisions regarding returning to work. My approach is holistic in nature, with emphasis on the relationship between physical, mental and emotional well-being. *My most recent areas of focus involve the effects of Covid-19: anxiety, depression, grief, fertility struggles, parenting, relationship/family issues, work from home transitions, adjustment challenges.*

I am the President and Lead Therapist of Amaryllis Wellness Services, Inc. The amaryllis is a flower that has been used to symbolize strength and success after a difficult battle, season or struggle. I provide support to women, men, couples and families to assist them in weathering the storms of life. My practice is based upon my desire to see change. Whether feeling depressed, facing a major decision, dealing with loss of a loved one or just overcome with life's circumstances, I will partner with you to see the change that you desire in your life.

Stuck? We can help. Would you like to improve your relationship? Increase intimacy? Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or depressed? We provide a supportive environment to assist you in taking risks and creating new ways of thinking which will bring healing and growth. As a practice of 6 therapists, we can treat most issues with adults, young adults and adolescents. We specialize in helping couples improve their marital satisfaction/sex life, infertility , trauma, LGBTQ issues, college/grad student concerns, immigration evaluations (Spanish-Speaking therapist), anxiety, and medical crises. We love our work, and congratulate you on your decision to begin the healing journey of psychotherapy.

My therapy approach is to first find out what the client is seeking from therapy, and if they have prior experiences with therapy or art therapy. Then we can set the course, and shape it to meet their needs. I give assignments in between sessions to help clients gain confidence getting where they want to be when they leave therapy. After all, the work of living is not done in a therapy office, so life skills need to be practiced and honed outside of therapy. My work is informed by a combination of cognitive behavioral, relational/feminist, client centered and psycho-dynamic therapy, but not limited by these frameworks.

I have extensive experience and training working with adults in both individual and couples therapy on such issues as depression, anxiety, career problems, and relationship difficulties. relationship difficulties. In addition, I also specialize in the areas of infertility and adoption.

Living with infertility never ends. Trying to have a baby is not always easy, and just relaxing doesn't make you conceive. Living for 10 years with infertility , I still struggle to make sense of what being infertile means to me as Latina woman, and how to find meaning in this curse. Going through infertility treatments is like riding on a never ending emotional rollercoaster. When I went through it to have my twins, I wish I had someone to talk to about it. I am here for you to take the confusion out of the process and find clarity and emotional relief throughout the journey.

Living with a chronic medical illness can be challenging. Depression, anxiety, fears, loss of identity, and doubt are all common, and physicians are continuing to acknowledge that how we feel mentally affects our physical symptoms. Navigating the medical system, treatments, and socializing are also stressful. We are dedicated to helping both children (5 and up) and adults navigate managing a chronic medical illness with all of the social and emotional parts that may not be addressed in your medical visits. Our team includes: Dr. Tiffany Taft, Dr. Emily Edlynn, Dr. Lori Burda, Colleen Muchowski, LCSW, and Emily Hahn, MSW.

I specialize in working with athletes looking to achieve peak performance and break through barriers; emerging adults 18-24 who are searching for connection, their purpose and are navigating transitions; artists of all kinds wanting to deepen their creative processes and their connection to the work; anyone wanting to have a child and is struggling with infertility ; anyone who is anxious and needs their nervous system to have a break and survivors of interpersonal violence in need of trauma-informed processing and an advocate.

At times in life, we may feel stuck or disconnected from others. Therapy can be instrumental in creating positive change. Primarily, I specialize in working with adult individuals struggling with Infertility and Reproductive Trauma, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I'm passionate about working with a diverse clientele of all backgrounds and I'm committed to promoting a safe, healing environment for each client. I strongly believe that everyone is capable of change, and with the right tools, we are all capable of creating a life that brings us joy and fulfillment.

Going through a tough time? Feeling a little lost? Sometimes we feel stressed within relationships, unsure about life choices, or overwhelmed by responsibilities. You are not alone. We all feel this way at some point in life. Together we will figure out how you got here and how to get you on a path to a happy, balanced, and fulfilling life. I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate life challenges. This includes life transitions, family building/ infertility , and sexual concerns. I also have extensive experience helping professionals improve work/life balance and manage occupational stressors.

A contributing health system clinician at Northwestern University's Medical School and in private practice, I work with people struggling with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Because of the complexities of human experience, I maintain a flexible therapeutic approach depending on an individual client's needs. I am engaged in addressing the roots of repetitive patterns and, at the same time, emphasize helping clients manage current conflicts and emotions so they are able to move forward in their lives. Our work together should lead to increased self-awareness, connectedness, and deeper satisfaction in personal life, work, and relationships.

My goal is to best support a client dealing with trying circumstances, overcoming adversity to achieve their fullest potential. I strive to provide a warm atmosphere of acceptance, empathy and comfort. Therapy can be life changing and a journey that the client/therapist embark on together.