Infertility Therapists in Nutley, NJ

Are you pregnant or have you had a baby in the past two years? Do you wish that was you? Wherever you are on your journey to or in motherhood, you deserve support and peace of mind. Maybe you thought getting pregnant would be magical... and then struggled with infertility and loss. Or maybe you thought the same about pregnancy, until anxiety almost crushed you. And then when you think you're ahead of the game and expecting postpartum to be hard, you're left feeling unrecognizable. If you are, you're not alone. Let me help you overcome these emotions and begin to feel like yourself again!

I work with adolescents, adults, couples and parents struggling with overwhelming feelings, infertility, birth trauma, pregnancy/postpartum issues, trauma, anxiety, depression or general life obstacles. I believe that the way you view yourself, your relationships with others, and the world is a gateway to the therapeutic experience. My clients would describe my warmth, compassion, use of humor and realism as a recipe for connection and safety within our relationship. I am an active participant during sessions and willing to be vulnerable to move my client to a place of change.

I am a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and have a private practice in Montclair. Having been the Director of Psychological and Support Services at the Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science at Saint Barnabas in Livingston, I have developed an expertise in Reproductive Mental Health working with women and men in their many different struggles for over 30 years. My therapeutic methodology is to use a combination of a mind-body and cognitive-behavioral approaches to treat depression, mood, anxiety and personality disorders, as well as, assisting in navigating life’s challenges such as grief, loss and emotional upheaval.

I have 25 years experience in psychotherapy with special training in couples work, family work, adoption, adolescents and women's reproductive health challenges, including depression and anxiety in pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, termination, perinatal loss, postpartum depression and menopause. My training in my dual degrees enables me to focus on the relationship between mind and body.

Accepting New Patients! Welcome! I am a mental health therapist that focuses on treating mental health concerns specific to women.Women often face challenges that are unique to their gender, such as sexism, trauma, stereotyping, relationship concerns, motherhood, childbirth issues, and infertility struggles.I like to have a collaborative approach in therapy to help address these issues and help meet the goals of the women I work with. I have a particular interest in working with women who have struggled with infertility and new motherhood.

Dr. Menken developed her career at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where she ran women's groups, trained psychology interns and developed a specialty in Maternal Mental Health. She co-founded The Pregnancy and Postpartum Resource Center at CPMC where she was Assistant Professional Psychologist. Dr. Menken currently serves Postpartum Support International on the Presidents Advisory Council and as the NJ Coordinator. She was a member of Governor Codey's Professional Education Committee on Postpartum Depression. She currently sits on The Maternal Mortality Review for the state of NJ.

Seeking help can be scary, and it takes courage to take steps to examine your life & make positive changes. I believe that finding a therapist that is the right fit for you is one of the most important factors in shaping your experience of therapy.

I am licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified School Counselor with more than 15 years of experience in practice as a counselor. I have worked with adults that struggle with many different life challenges such as depression, divorce, infertility, anxiety and depression or who are just having a difficult time dealing with life. My role as a therapist is to empower my clients to make necessary changes in order to live their best life and to teach them both positive and healthy coping skills to accomplish their goals.

I work with teens and adults specializing in infertility and post-partum care, school and peer issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. With individuals, I draw on CBT, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness. I have advanced training in supporting clients through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, and the transition to parenthood. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online at www.resolutioncc.com/team

Perhaps you feel like you don't fit in or are struggling to figure out who you are or what is important to you. Or something, either concrete or intangible, isn't working in your life or just feels "off." Perhaps you are sad, anxious, struggling with a loss, infertility, chronic illness, or having difficulty with a family situation or relationship. I provide a compassionate and safe space to explore these challenges, allowing you to focus on what gives your life purpose and meaning. We will work on two levels- gaining insight, while also learning tools and strategies to reduce your pain.

I am a clinical psychologist licensed and practicing in New York, NY and NJ. I work with individuals across the life span, including children, adolescents and adults, as well as couples.