Infertility Therapists in Mokena, IL
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself? Maybe it shows up as a busy mind or emotions that feel tangled, stuck, or just out of reach. Or maybe there’s a quieter sense of disconnection from your body, your direction, or something harder to name. You may be someone who functions well on the outside, holding a lot together, while your inner experience feels more complex or harder to access. Therapy can be a space to pause, listen more closely, and begin making sense of what has been carried, avoided, or pushed aside.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself? Maybe it shows up as a busy mind or emotions that feel tangled, stuck, or just out of reach. Or maybe there’s a quieter sense of disconnection from your body, your direction, or something harder to name. You may be someone who functions well on the outside, holding a lot together, while your inner experience feels more complex or harder to access. Therapy can be a space to pause, listen more closely, and begin making sense of what has been carried, avoided, or pushed aside.
In many ways, the decision you’re about to make is the hardest part of this process. Choosing the right therapist and “type of therapy” can be confusing. That’s why I’d like to tell you about my approach to make your choice easier. My training taught me how to explain why your life experiences are directly causing your symptoms. I know how to listen to the ways in which you make sense of things and by identifying them, we can explain the reasons those experiences are still unresolved in your mind. When something is unresolved, we tend to avoid it, which is why our mind then tells us that something’s wrong by producing symptoms.
In many ways, the decision you’re about to make is the hardest part of this process. Choosing the right therapist and “type of therapy” can be confusing. That’s why I’d like to tell you about my approach to make your choice easier. My training taught me how to explain why your life experiences are directly causing your symptoms. I know how to listen to the ways in which you make sense of things and by identifying them, we can explain the reasons those experiences are still unresolved in your mind. When something is unresolved, we tend to avoid it, which is why our mind then tells us that something’s wrong by producing symptoms.
My areas of specialization include work burnout, depression, relationship anxiety, infertility and family planning, family conflict, marriage issues, and feeling like your anxiety is out of control.
I offer a very welcoming environment free from judgement and a very flexible approach that allows a partnership of determining how to best serve your needs. I offer thoughts and ideas that are in alignment with your goals, but offer a perspective that equips and compliments your ability to make those goals a reality.
My areas of specialization include work burnout, depression, relationship anxiety, infertility and family planning, family conflict, marriage issues, and feeling like your anxiety is out of control.
I offer a very welcoming environment free from judgement and a very flexible approach that allows a partnership of determining how to best serve your needs. I offer thoughts and ideas that are in alignment with your goals, but offer a perspective that equips and compliments your ability to make those goals a reality.
Hello! I am Dr. Julie Chicvara, PsyD, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Born and raised in the southwest suburbs, I have settled my own family in the same community and opened a private practice in the Orland/Mokena area.
You can expect a warm welcome and a comfortable environment upon coming to my office.
The first visit entails a structured interview where background information and presenting problems are noted. A weekly time will be agreed upon where we will meet to work on therapeutic goals and current stressors. Therapy sessions are less structured and are tailored to the individual.
Hello! I am Dr. Julie Chicvara, PsyD, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Born and raised in the southwest suburbs, I have settled my own family in the same community and opened a private practice in the Orland/Mokena area.
You can expect a warm welcome and a comfortable environment upon coming to my office.
The first visit entails a structured interview where background information and presenting problems are noted. A weekly time will be agreed upon where we will meet to work on therapeutic goals and current stressors. Therapy sessions are less structured and are tailored to the individual.
"Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life, don't make it wait any longer." When we least expect it, life throws us many difficult challenges. Therapy is the first step in your journey of self exploration and change. You have the power to overcome obstacles and make positive changes in your life. I can give you the proper guidance, education, and tools to make your life better.
"Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life, don't make it wait any longer." When we least expect it, life throws us many difficult challenges. Therapy is the first step in your journey of self exploration and change. You have the power to overcome obstacles and make positive changes in your life. I can give you the proper guidance, education, and tools to make your life better.
Telehealth/ Video Counseling now offered. Are you in need to talk to someone right now? I'm here. I AM PASSIONATE about HELPING others with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, divorce, and life changing events. Are you going through something new, a life changing event that happened or something you have been struggling with for awhile? My goal is to facilitate clients to reach THEIR GOALS in a safe, respectful, non-judgmental environment. I believe everyone can achieve the success they want and feel better. You don't have to do it alone. I am fully trained with many techniques and experience to get you where you want to be.
Telehealth/ Video Counseling now offered. Are you in need to talk to someone right now? I'm here. I AM PASSIONATE about HELPING others with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, divorce, and life changing events. Are you going through something new, a life changing event that happened or something you have been struggling with for awhile? My goal is to facilitate clients to reach THEIR GOALS in a safe, respectful, non-judgmental environment. I believe everyone can achieve the success they want and feel better. You don't have to do it alone. I am fully trained with many techniques and experience to get you where you want to be.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and ready for a change? Most of us are pulled in so many different directions these days it is easy to feel anxious or depressed. When difficult experiences, thoughts, and feelings interfere with relationships, goals, work, and home responsibilities, counseling can make a difference. I believe even the strongest people can benefit from a caring, unbiased ear to help them overcome life’s struggles. I help children, adolescents, adults, and families with a range of behavioral, emotional, and relational difficulties, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-injury, social problems, and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and ready for a change? Most of us are pulled in so many different directions these days it is easy to feel anxious or depressed. When difficult experiences, thoughts, and feelings interfere with relationships, goals, work, and home responsibilities, counseling can make a difference. I believe even the strongest people can benefit from a caring, unbiased ear to help them overcome life’s struggles. I help children, adolescents, adults, and families with a range of behavioral, emotional, and relational difficulties, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-injury, social problems, and trauma.
You are the one everyone counts on. You keep track of what everyone needs, what has to get done and somehow make sure it all happens. You may be doing all the right things and still feel anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed or just not quite like yourself anymore. Maybe life looks fine from the outside, but inside you know something feels off. You want to feel more like yourself again, not just keep pushing through each day.
You are the one everyone counts on. You keep track of what everyone needs, what has to get done and somehow make sure it all happens. You may be doing all the right things and still feel anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed or just not quite like yourself anymore. Maybe life looks fine from the outside, but inside you know something feels off. You want to feel more like yourself again, not just keep pushing through each day.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day life? Do you find yourself talking to family and friends only to hear yourself talk but feeling as if you aren’t getting anywhere? I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to develop realistic strategies and plans. I offer an objective viewpoint and a variety of tools to empower you to start making the changes you want. Also, if you are seeking a faith-based approach, my training in both counseling and theology has helped equip me to integrate spirituality and psychology when that is requested.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day life? Do you find yourself talking to family and friends only to hear yourself talk but feeling as if you aren’t getting anywhere? I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to develop realistic strategies and plans. I offer an objective viewpoint and a variety of tools to empower you to start making the changes you want. Also, if you are seeking a faith-based approach, my training in both counseling and theology has helped equip me to integrate spirituality and psychology when that is requested.
What's getting in the way of living the life you want? Do you feel stuck and increasingly unsure if any real change can happen? I welcome the chance to work with you on the discovery process of moving beyond the stuck points, whether it is within yourself or in your relationships. You have already taken the first step by considering therapy.
What's getting in the way of living the life you want? Do you feel stuck and increasingly unsure if any real change can happen? I welcome the chance to work with you on the discovery process of moving beyond the stuck points, whether it is within yourself or in your relationships. You have already taken the first step by considering therapy.
More Therapists Nearby
I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families around issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, infertility and trauma.
As an adoptive mother, I am passionate about supporting individuals and families struggling with infertility and/or perinatal loss. For families that choose to build their family through adoption, I provide holistic and ongoing support throughout the adoption process and beyond. For more information about my practice, please visit www.maggiebrownlcsw.com.
I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families around issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, infertility and trauma.
As an adoptive mother, I am passionate about supporting individuals and families struggling with infertility and/or perinatal loss. For families that choose to build their family through adoption, I provide holistic and ongoing support throughout the adoption process and beyond. For more information about my practice, please visit www.maggiebrownlcsw.com.
Based upon personal experience and professional training, I specialize in working with women and couples dealing with infertility.
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.
Based upon personal experience and professional training, I specialize in working with women and couples dealing with infertility.
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.
I love working with women experiencing infertility, stressed out mamas, and hospital employees who are experiencing burnout.
We’ll start with a safe and non-judgmental space that will allow you to discuss, process, and eventually heal from your experiences. I’ll be here to support you the whole time. I hope to help guide you in your journey of self-discovery, self-compassion, and empowerment in achieving mental health wellness.
I love working with women experiencing infertility, stressed out mamas, and hospital employees who are experiencing burnout.
We’ll start with a safe and non-judgmental space that will allow you to discuss, process, and eventually heal from your experiences. I’ll be here to support you the whole time. I hope to help guide you in your journey of self-discovery, self-compassion, and empowerment in achieving mental health wellness.
I specialize in grief, infertility/pregnancy loss, and caregiving - some of the toughest, most isolating experiences within our life and our families.
Sometimes, life is more intense than ever expected. You deserve a therapist that is well trained in your life experience. I focus exclusively on grief - grief accompanies the loss of a loved one, pregnancy loss, caregiving, moving, changes in health. divorce, parenting and empty nesting to name a few. There is hope to find your way. Telehealth sessions and self-guided bereavement programs are offered to lift barriers to quality support and create life balance. Chartreuse Center was created with you in mind, with extra flexibility build into the services. As I like to say, you have a friend in grief.
I specialize in grief, infertility/pregnancy loss, and caregiving - some of the toughest, most isolating experiences within our life and our families.
Sometimes, life is more intense than ever expected. You deserve a therapist that is well trained in your life experience. I focus exclusively on grief - grief accompanies the loss of a loved one, pregnancy loss, caregiving, moving, changes in health. divorce, parenting and empty nesting to name a few. There is hope to find your way. Telehealth sessions and self-guided bereavement programs are offered to lift barriers to quality support and create life balance. Chartreuse Center was created with you in mind, with extra flexibility build into the services. As I like to say, you have a friend in grief.
One of my favorite quotes is "the absence of illness is not wellness." It reminds us that feeling better isn't solely about healing from our past or suppressing the feelings that ail us, but that wellness is an active and intentional process that requires a commitment to self. What practices are we putting in place to sustain better? Are we working toward something meaningful, or simply running from discomfort? Most importantly, do we have the grace and self compassion necessary to get us where we are going? Let’s work through the hard together and move toward a life where wellness becomes the foundation for your self-actualization.
One of my favorite quotes is "the absence of illness is not wellness." It reminds us that feeling better isn't solely about healing from our past or suppressing the feelings that ail us, but that wellness is an active and intentional process that requires a commitment to self. What practices are we putting in place to sustain better? Are we working toward something meaningful, or simply running from discomfort? Most importantly, do we have the grace and self compassion necessary to get us where we are going? Let’s work through the hard together and move toward a life where wellness becomes the foundation for your self-actualization.
Having navigated infertility myself for five years, I bring a personal understanding to fertility and relationship work.
My ideal clients are the ones everyone else leans on – the friend who mediates, the partner who holds it together, the woman who takes care of everyone before herself. Many are also quietly carrying something few people talk about: the toll of trying to conceive, month after month, with no one asking how they're doing. I work with clients navigating relationship issues, women's wellness, fertility challenges, anxiety, depression, and divorce, seeing children through adults in individual, couples, and family sessions. I help them move forward by giving their struggle the focus it deserves.
Having navigated infertility myself for five years, I bring a personal understanding to fertility and relationship work.
My ideal clients are the ones everyone else leans on – the friend who mediates, the partner who holds it together, the woman who takes care of everyone before herself. Many are also quietly carrying something few people talk about: the toll of trying to conceive, month after month, with no one asking how they're doing. I work with clients navigating relationship issues, women's wellness, fertility challenges, anxiety, depression, and divorce, seeing children through adults in individual, couples, and family sessions. I help them move forward by giving their struggle the focus it deserves.
Remember that Friends episode when Ross invited Rachel and Joey over for a joint date night so he could pretend he was fine with them dating? He tried to convince them and himself that he is indeed "Fine". How often do you find yourself saying this or doing something similar? That you're "ok" or that you need to just keep "pushing through". I mean, really, we’ve all been there. Lack of motivation resulting in falling behind at work or other important responsibilities: “I’m fine”. Short fuse because you’re overwhelmed: “I’m fine.”
Remember that Friends episode when Ross invited Rachel and Joey over for a joint date night so he could pretend he was fine with them dating? He tried to convince them and himself that he is indeed "Fine". How often do you find yourself saying this or doing something similar? That you're "ok" or that you need to just keep "pushing through". I mean, really, we’ve all been there. Lack of motivation resulting in falling behind at work or other important responsibilities: “I’m fine”. Short fuse because you’re overwhelmed: “I’m fine.”
Except on the inside, while infertility or loss quietly takes up more room than anyone around you realizes.
By the time many of my clients find me, they've already spent more time in a doctor's office than with their own friends in the past year. They're exhausted, a little angry, and wondering if therapy will actually help. I've supported hundreds of people through fertility treatments, loss, and the hard decisions about what comes next. I've lived my own version of it too. I won't tell you you're too stressed and you'll never hear me say, "stay positive." I'm here to be the person in your corner who actually gets it, and we'll probably laugh a little together along the way.
Except on the inside, while infertility or loss quietly takes up more room than anyone around you realizes.
By the time many of my clients find me, they've already spent more time in a doctor's office than with their own friends in the past year. They're exhausted, a little angry, and wondering if therapy will actually help. I've supported hundreds of people through fertility treatments, loss, and the hard decisions about what comes next. I've lived my own version of it too. I won't tell you you're too stressed and you'll never hear me say, "stay positive." I'm here to be the person in your corner who actually gets it, and we'll probably laugh a little together along the way.
One of the most exciting, yet challenging times in life is when we find ourselves in a transition: a new career, new relationship, a loss or even a general desire to do something differently than before. I believe change can be productive and empowering. At a Clearer Mind, LLC the intent is to partner with you to help you better understand your challenge and find some resolve. Through traditional, client-centered outpatient psychotherapy, the goal for each client is empowerment; to have the understanding and strength to confront life's challenges and transitions with more clarity than before.
One of the most exciting, yet challenging times in life is when we find ourselves in a transition: a new career, new relationship, a loss or even a general desire to do something differently than before. I believe change can be productive and empowering. At a Clearer Mind, LLC the intent is to partner with you to help you better understand your challenge and find some resolve. Through traditional, client-centered outpatient psychotherapy, the goal for each client is empowerment; to have the understanding and strength to confront life's challenges and transitions with more clarity than before.
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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.