Infertility Therapists in Chicago, IL
I provide inclusive, expert care for LGBTQ+ mental health, family building and fertility, and parenting. I work with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I help resolve feelings of fear, shame, insecurity, imposter syndrome, attachment anxiety, relationship insecurity, and family of origin relationships.
I provide inclusive, expert care for LGBTQ+ mental health, family building and fertility, and parenting. I work with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I help resolve feelings of fear, shame, insecurity, imposter syndrome, attachment anxiety, relationship insecurity, and family of origin relationships.
Therapy is a very intimate experience. I strive for a personal connection with my clients from the get-go. Through that relationship, I am better able to understand the motivations, hidden struggles and impulses that drive my clients, and in turn, help them to utilize their own strengths and learned techniques to successfully address the difficult issues for which they sought therapy. I have assisted clients who are going through or preparing for a life transition, experiencing depression, anxiety or mood disorders, and recovering from trauma or loss.
Therapy is a very intimate experience. I strive for a personal connection with my clients from the get-go. Through that relationship, I am better able to understand the motivations, hidden struggles and impulses that drive my clients, and in turn, help them to utilize their own strengths and learned techniques to successfully address the difficult issues for which they sought therapy. I have assisted clients who are going through or preparing for a life transition, experiencing depression, anxiety or mood disorders, and recovering from trauma or loss.
I believe there is incredible potential and hope for each person to have a fulfilling and meaningful life, even despite challenges in a person's background or current stressful situation. Each person possesses the resources within themselves to create the change they desire. Counseling simply facilitates unlocking those resources as providing additional "tools" for desired change. I enjoy working with a variety of people and consider it a pleasure to listen, encourage, offer these additional tools to move closer to a person's desired goals, healing, and happiness.
I believe there is incredible potential and hope for each person to have a fulfilling and meaningful life, even despite challenges in a person's background or current stressful situation. Each person possesses the resources within themselves to create the change they desire. Counseling simply facilitates unlocking those resources as providing additional "tools" for desired change. I enjoy working with a variety of people and consider it a pleasure to listen, encourage, offer these additional tools to move closer to a person's desired goals, healing, and happiness.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, infertility, parenting difficulties, career challenges, OCD and PTSD/trauma.
My counseling style is direct, warm, and collaborative. I believe in treating every client with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and solution focused therapies. I have received training in Gottman and EMDR and am a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional (CTTP).
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, infertility, parenting difficulties, career challenges, OCD and PTSD/trauma.
My counseling style is direct, warm, and collaborative. I believe in treating every client with dignity, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and solution focused therapies. I have received training in Gottman and EMDR and am a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional (CTTP).
Couples Work: Completed Level 1 &2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Transitions to Parenthood/Marriage, Pre-marital counseling,Communication Issues, Family Conflict Management, Trust Issues, Individual Work: Maternal Mental Health, Infertility, Pregnancy, Depression,Anxiety,Relationship Challenges,Executive Coaching,Traumatic Experiences,Grief
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.
Couples Work: Completed Level 1 &2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Transitions to Parenthood/Marriage, Pre-marital counseling,Communication Issues, Family Conflict Management, Trust Issues, Individual Work: Maternal Mental Health, Infertility, Pregnancy, Depression,Anxiety,Relationship Challenges,Executive Coaching,Traumatic Experiences,Grief
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.
I have advanced training in working with individuals struggling with chronic illness, cancer, infertility, pregnancy loss, third-party reproduction, postpartum depression and anxiety, and grief.
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.
I have advanced training in working with individuals struggling with chronic illness, cancer, infertility, pregnancy loss, third-party reproduction, postpartum depression and anxiety, and grief.
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.
People find themselves looking for the help of a professional when their previous ways of coping are no longer effective and they feel lost or stuck. Therapy is an opportunity for change. By entering into therapy, you offer yourself an opportunity to explore your needs and feelings with an insightful, caring professional who can support you in finding new ways of meeting the challenges in your life. I am interested in helping my patients understand themselves, their behaviors, and their experiences by making meaning of how past experiences have impacted them and potentially influence current behaviors, relationships, and life circumstances.
People find themselves looking for the help of a professional when their previous ways of coping are no longer effective and they feel lost or stuck. Therapy is an opportunity for change. By entering into therapy, you offer yourself an opportunity to explore your needs and feelings with an insightful, caring professional who can support you in finding new ways of meeting the challenges in your life. I am interested in helping my patients understand themselves, their behaviors, and their experiences by making meaning of how past experiences have impacted them and potentially influence current behaviors, relationships, and life circumstances.
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. In therapy, we treat the entire person as it is my belief all aspects of our selves relate to one another, and by using this approach we can reach goals more effectively and efficiently.
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. In therapy, we treat the entire person as it is my belief all aspects of our selves relate to one another, and by using this approach we can reach goals more effectively and efficiently.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide individual therapy to adults across the lifespan. I received my clinical training at the University of Chicago and over my career have specialized in perinatal mental health, life transitions (particularly related to career, parenthood, and caregiver support), mood disorders, trauma, and grief and loss.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide individual therapy to adults across the lifespan. I received my clinical training at the University of Chicago and over my career have specialized in perinatal mental health, life transitions (particularly related to career, parenthood, and caregiver support), mood disorders, trauma, and grief and loss.
I have received training for Reproductive Psychology, with an emphasis on infertility and prenatal/pregnancy loss.
I utilize an active and tailored approach that meets clients wherever they are at in life to make the therapy experience as effective and meaningful as possible. I think outside-the-box and will often use interventions that make use of the resources and strengths that are available to clients. I believe that human beings are resilient and deserve support through challenging times, and it is when they receive the support they need that they can achieve greater satisfaction and confidence in themselves, the world, and the future. I truly have a great passion for my profession.
I have received training for Reproductive Psychology, with an emphasis on infertility and prenatal/pregnancy loss.
I utilize an active and tailored approach that meets clients wherever they are at in life to make the therapy experience as effective and meaningful as possible. I think outside-the-box and will often use interventions that make use of the resources and strengths that are available to clients. I believe that human beings are resilient and deserve support through challenging times, and it is when they receive the support they need that they can achieve greater satisfaction and confidence in themselves, the world, and the future. I truly have a great passion for my profession.
I’m Katie Fleming, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. I specialize in perinatal and reproductive mental health, supporting individuals and couples through fertility challenges, pregnancy and postpartum transitions, birth trauma, and perinatal or infant loss. I also provide counseling around third-party reproduction and the emotional complexities of family building. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care.
I’m Katie Fleming, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. I specialize in perinatal and reproductive mental health, supporting individuals and couples through fertility challenges, pregnancy and postpartum transitions, birth trauma, and perinatal or infant loss. I also provide counseling around third-party reproduction and the emotional complexities of family building. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care.
Becoming a parent can be both extremely rewarding yet filled with challenges. The transition to parenthood can be overwhelming physically and mentally. Parents often think to themselves, what did I get myself into? Whether its unexpected fertility struggles, grief for your old life, managing the challenges of a newborn, older siblings or infant colic there are so many factors that can compound the transition. The anxiety and depression that come with these challenges can be a common experience.
Becoming a parent can be both extremely rewarding yet filled with challenges. The transition to parenthood can be overwhelming physically and mentally. Parents often think to themselves, what did I get myself into? Whether its unexpected fertility struggles, grief for your old life, managing the challenges of a newborn, older siblings or infant colic there are so many factors that can compound the transition. The anxiety and depression that come with these challenges can be a common experience.
I can help you get off that annoying wire hamster wheel you've been running around in, watching the wheels spin faster and yet going nowhere, staying stuck. When we get caught up looking for answers and solutions, we feel hopeless. It's easy to forget that we humans are strong, brave, and resilient beings, capable of growth and change. In treatment, I will join you in facing the challenge of letting go of the search for answers or a quick fix, in favor of finding freedom and fulfillment in life.
I can help you get off that annoying wire hamster wheel you've been running around in, watching the wheels spin faster and yet going nowhere, staying stuck. When we get caught up looking for answers and solutions, we feel hopeless. It's easy to forget that we humans are strong, brave, and resilient beings, capable of growth and change. In treatment, I will join you in facing the challenge of letting go of the search for answers or a quick fix, in favor of finding freedom and fulfillment in life.
I also provide therapy to individuals who have experienced the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, or health complications during pregnancy or postpartum.
I want you to feel supported and challenged by our work together. In therapy, I use insight, humor, and practical suggestions to help you manage the emotional impact of this phase of life. By the end of therapy, my goal is that you find more joy, peace, and confidence and have stronger relationships with your loved ones.
I also provide therapy to individuals who have experienced the pain of infertility, pregnancy loss, or health complications during pregnancy or postpartum.
I want you to feel supported and challenged by our work together. In therapy, I use insight, humor, and practical suggestions to help you manage the emotional impact of this phase of life. By the end of therapy, my goal is that you find more joy, peace, and confidence and have stronger relationships with your loved ones.
Beyond clinical expertise, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, having personally navigated the challenges of infertility and pregnancy loss.
With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health, I offer a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of every individual, empowering them to cultivate inner strength and foster change. I am passionate about helping adults navigate through life's challenges with empathy and understanding. Specializing in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief, I provide support to both men and women as they journey towards healing and resilience.
Beyond clinical expertise, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, having personally navigated the challenges of infertility and pregnancy loss.
With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health, I offer a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of every individual, empowering them to cultivate inner strength and foster change. I am passionate about helping adults navigate through life's challenges with empathy and understanding. Specializing in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief, I provide support to both men and women as they journey towards healing and resilience.
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.
My practice focuses on women and couples. I also have a specialty in working with people whose infertility treatment has not succeeded. Many people feel quite lost when such treatment ends. This can be a very difficult period -- of emotional recovery, and decision-making about adoption vs. living without parenting.
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.
My practice focuses on women and couples. I also have a specialty in working with people whose infertility treatment has not succeeded. Many people feel quite lost when such treatment ends. This can be a very difficult period -- of emotional recovery, and decision-making about adoption vs. living without parenting.
Raina Cowan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, ATR, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
I specialize in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment and life transitions, emerging adults, creative block, reproductive issues ( infertility, miscarriage /recurrent pregnancy loss), adoption and parenting.
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 specialize in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment and life transitions, emerging adults, creative block, reproductive issues ( infertility, miscarriage /recurrent pregnancy loss), adoption and parenting.
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 am also passionate about supporting individuals through the challenges of the perinatal journey, such as prenatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, infertility and postpartum depression.
I bring warmth and empathy to my work allowing the therapeutic space to feel safe and comfortable. I am oriented in a multicultural perspective of care and engage therapeutic work with cultural humility and curiosity. My understanding approach creates a safe space for healing and self-discovery. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
I am also passionate about supporting individuals through the challenges of the perinatal journey, such as prenatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, infertility and postpartum depression.
I bring warmth and empathy to my work allowing the therapeutic space to feel safe and comfortable. I am oriented in a multicultural perspective of care and engage therapeutic work with cultural humility and curiosity. My understanding approach creates a safe space for healing and self-discovery. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
I truly believe every mother, every parent, deserves and needs a village. It is my hope to be a part of my client’s support system as they navigate all of the high’s and low’s of parenthood including pregnancy, couples therapy, postpartum depression and anxiety, and parental burnout. During my first pregnancy, I thought I had prepared well for motherhood – I read all the baby books, bought all the gear, and even took pregnancy classes. To say I was underestimating how life-altering this transition would be is putting it lightly. The learning curve is steep and it feels as though the stakes are quite high.
I truly believe every mother, every parent, deserves and needs a village. It is my hope to be a part of my client’s support system as they navigate all of the high’s and low’s of parenthood including pregnancy, couples therapy, postpartum depression and anxiety, and parental burnout. During my first pregnancy, I thought I had prepared well for motherhood – I read all the baby books, bought all the gear, and even took pregnancy classes. To say I was underestimating how life-altering this transition would be is putting it lightly. The learning curve is steep and it feels as though the stakes are quite high.
With a strong background in hospital social work, I’ve supported families through infertility, perinatal loss, and complex medical decisions.
Welcome! I’m Hannah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal and maternal mental health. I help individuals, couples, and families navigate fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, and pregnancy or infant loss. My approach is inclusive, affirming, and compassionate. Together, we’ll create a safe space to process your experiences, build resilience, and find healing throughout your reproductive journey.
With a strong background in hospital social work, I’ve supported families through infertility, perinatal loss, and complex medical decisions.
Welcome! I’m Hannah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal and maternal mental health. I help individuals, couples, and families navigate fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, birth trauma, and pregnancy or infant loss. My approach is inclusive, affirming, and compassionate. Together, we’ll create a safe space to process your experiences, build resilience, and find healing throughout your reproductive journey.
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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.