Infertility Therapists in Pennsylvania

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Deborah Pelberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jenkintown, PA 19046  (Online Only)
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, perinatal mood disorders, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, parenting, trauma, codependency, couple and family issues.
Are you struggling with a feeling of disconnection from your usual self? Are you constantly overwhelmed, anxious or worried? Feeling angry, alone or isolated? Feeling connected and understood can be difficult when you feel so alone in what you are experiencing. I am committed to helping individuals struggling with emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and parenthood find their way towards feeling better and restoring their connection with themselves and others who are important to them.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, perinatal mood disorders, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, parenting, trauma, codependency, couple and family issues.
Are you struggling with a feeling of disconnection from your usual self? Are you constantly overwhelmed, anxious or worried? Feeling angry, alone or isolated? Feeling connected and understood can be difficult when you feel so alone in what you are experiencing. I am committed to helping individuals struggling with emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility and parenthood find their way towards feeling better and restoring their connection with themselves and others who are important to them.
(215) 791-8918 View (215) 791-8918
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Ashley L Hardy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Media, PA 19063  (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Ashley, and my mission is to help individuals and couples navigate life’s difficulties to become the best possible versions of themselves. Both my clinical and personal experiences have taught me that, though we cannot control everything, we can control our behaviors, perspectives, beliefs, actions, and HEALING. I plan to equip you with the tools needed to promote your overall well-being and facilitate lasting positive change. In addition, I run a support group for women struggling with infertility.
Hi! I’m Ashley, and my mission is to help individuals and couples navigate life’s difficulties to become the best possible versions of themselves. Both my clinical and personal experiences have taught me that, though we cannot control everything, we can control our behaviors, perspectives, beliefs, actions, and HEALING. I plan to equip you with the tools needed to promote your overall well-being and facilitate lasting positive change. In addition, I run a support group for women struggling with infertility.
(484) 209-1103 View (484) 209-1103
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Meagan Roppo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT200
Verified Verified
Sewickley, PA 15143  (Online Only)
Whether you are navigating pregnancy or postpartum transition, the overwhelm of infertility or TTC, or are reeling from a pregnancy or infant loss, I am here to guide you and validate your emotions. I specialize in perinatal/reproductive mental health and help my clients to make meaning, integrate challenging life experiences, and find hope. My approach as a therapist and trained yoga teacher is through acceptance, somatic practice, and building on the therapeutic relationship.
Whether you are navigating pregnancy or postpartum transition, the overwhelm of infertility or TTC, or are reeling from a pregnancy or infant loss, I am here to guide you and validate your emotions. I specialize in perinatal/reproductive mental health and help my clients to make meaning, integrate challenging life experiences, and find hope. My approach as a therapist and trained yoga teacher is through acceptance, somatic practice, and building on the therapeutic relationship.
(484) 469-6196 View (484) 469-6196
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Lauren DeTurk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wyomissing, PA 19610  (Online Only)
Lauren works to specialize in trauma, addiction and relationship issues and she is passionate about working with eating disorders, postpartum depression and infertility issues.
Lauren is an experienced and caring therapist who takes time to walk with you on your journey toward healing. Her genuine and down to earth approach makes her sought out by clients of all ages. She has a fun and playful way with children, but also a keen, intuitive sense for connecting with the heart of your trials. She will build a path for you and ensure your safety as you walk toward freedom and flourishing.
Lauren works to specialize in trauma, addiction and relationship issues and she is passionate about working with eating disorders, postpartum depression and infertility issues.
Lauren is an experienced and caring therapist who takes time to walk with you on your journey toward healing. Her genuine and down to earth approach makes her sought out by clients of all ages. She has a fun and playful way with children, but also a keen, intuitive sense for connecting with the heart of your trials. She will build a path for you and ensure your safety as you walk toward freedom and flourishing.
(610) 615-7535 View (610) 615-7535
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Danielle Kaiser
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Exton, PA 19341
Although I work with a variety of concerns, my areas of specialty include infertility, therapists and helping professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students.
Anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship problems, infertility, and professional burnout can be very overwhelming and make you feel alone and exhausted. My clients often come to therapy looking for relief from the emotional and physical effects of these stressors that impact their relationships and wellbeing. In therapy, together we can work to strengthen your coping skills, set and maintain healthy boundaries, gain insight and alter patterns that are no longer working for you, build more satisfying relationships, and improve your confidence and trust in yourself.
Although I work with a variety of concerns, my areas of specialty include infertility, therapists and helping professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students.
Anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship problems, infertility, and professional burnout can be very overwhelming and make you feel alone and exhausted. My clients often come to therapy looking for relief from the emotional and physical effects of these stressors that impact their relationships and wellbeing. In therapy, together we can work to strengthen your coping skills, set and maintain healthy boundaries, gain insight and alter patterns that are no longer working for you, build more satisfying relationships, and improve your confidence and trust in yourself.
(484) 870-9102 View (484) 870-9102
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Roxanne Taglienti
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Temple, PA 19560  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, depression, life and/or career transitions, or a challenging medical diagnosis, I will support you through the confusion and pain and guide you towards a path of growth and healing.
Sometimes, life events don’t turn out the way we expect. Our hopes and dreams come crashing down right before our eyes. The sense of loss and despair we feel as a result can be overwhelming. If you feel lost and don’t know what to do next, I can help you find that clarity and peace. You no longer need to be trapped by your racing thoughts, sleepless nights, and heartache of what could have been.
If you are struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, depression, life and/or career transitions, or a challenging medical diagnosis, I will support you through the confusion and pain and guide you towards a path of growth and healing.
Sometimes, life events don’t turn out the way we expect. Our hopes and dreams come crashing down right before our eyes. The sense of loss and despair we feel as a result can be overwhelming. If you feel lost and don’t know what to do next, I can help you find that clarity and peace. You no longer need to be trapped by your racing thoughts, sleepless nights, and heartache of what could have been.
(610) 569-0516 View (610) 569-0516
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Mary Beth Ertel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
, eating disorders, infertility, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transition adjustments, etc.
Your desire to change your life and find better ways of coping is a strength you may not yet realize you possess. As a clinical developmental psychologist, I can help you understand your current struggles in context, as part of your developmental journey and the systems of family and relationships surrounding you. In an emotionally safe and confidential environment, I will work with you to uncover the source of your challenges and find alternate coping strategies. I believe it is important to help you identify and use the many strengths you already possess as you work through your current difficulties.
, eating disorders, infertility, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transition adjustments, etc.
Your desire to change your life and find better ways of coping is a strength you may not yet realize you possess. As a clinical developmental psychologist, I can help you understand your current struggles in context, as part of your developmental journey and the systems of family and relationships surrounding you. In an emotionally safe and confidential environment, I will work with you to uncover the source of your challenges and find alternate coping strategies. I believe it is important to help you identify and use the many strengths you already possess as you work through your current difficulties.
(610) 525-2100 x7 View (610) 525-2100 x7
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Dr. Rebecca Brent
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Waitlist for new clients
My expertise includes evidence-based treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, infertility, perinatal loss, and early parenting.
The prospect of change can be frightening, but it can also bring greater happiness, growth and meaning to your life. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to help you navigate life challenges, heal from painful experiences, and grow into the best version of yourself. In addition to in person sessions in Pittsburgh, PA, ​I am able to provide teletherapy in participating states pursuant to Psypact Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) under the Psypact Commission E. Passport Mobility Number 15679 (includes PA, OH, WV and 34 additional states)
My expertise includes evidence-based treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, infertility, perinatal loss, and early parenting.
The prospect of change can be frightening, but it can also bring greater happiness, growth and meaning to your life. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I take a compassionate and collaborative approach to help you navigate life challenges, heal from painful experiences, and grow into the best version of yourself. In addition to in person sessions in Pittsburgh, PA, ​I am able to provide teletherapy in participating states pursuant to Psypact Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) under the Psypact Commission E. Passport Mobility Number 15679 (includes PA, OH, WV and 34 additional states)
(412) 424-6960 View (412) 424-6960
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Ebb & Flow Counseling + Coaching, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, MSCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17601  (Online Only)
Ebb & Flow Counseling + Coaching would be honored to work with you on your emotional well-being goals. We specialize in work/life balance, burnout, infertility, third party reproduction, women's health, relationships, anxiety, and stress management. We especially enjoy working with high achieving women who strive to "do it all well." Our focus together will be to help you navigate the ebbs and flows of life more effectively.
Ebb & Flow Counseling + Coaching would be honored to work with you on your emotional well-being goals. We specialize in work/life balance, burnout, infertility, third party reproduction, women's health, relationships, anxiety, and stress management. We especially enjoy working with high achieving women who strive to "do it all well." Our focus together will be to help you navigate the ebbs and flows of life more effectively.
(717) 388-3923 View (717) 388-3923
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Jennifer Riley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Doylestown, PA 18901
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss, life stressors, trauma, pregnancy loss, ppd and infertility.
Taking the first step to talk to a therapist can be overwhelming and frightening. It takes strength and courage, but it can be life changing. My goal is to create a safe, caring and nonjudgemental space for clients to be heard and understood. It is my privilege to work with individuals and couples to instill hope, empowerment, and support personal growth. Communicating feelings in a safe environment promotes healing through expression, which often leads to insight into self and more meaningful connections with others. Taking the first step is the most difficult step.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss, life stressors, trauma, pregnancy loss, ppd and infertility.
Taking the first step to talk to a therapist can be overwhelming and frightening. It takes strength and courage, but it can be life changing. My goal is to create a safe, caring and nonjudgemental space for clients to be heard and understood. It is my privilege to work with individuals and couples to instill hope, empowerment, and support personal growth. Communicating feelings in a safe environment promotes healing through expression, which often leads to insight into self and more meaningful connections with others. Taking the first step is the most difficult step.
(215) 261-7209 View (215) 261-7209
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Pam Kelberg, LCSW, CST Certified Sex Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
In addition to working with couples, I work with individuals who are feeling anxious, couples dealing with infertility and families coping with life transitions.
Do you desire closeness and greater intimacy with your partner or spouse? Do you want to improve communication and avoid arguments? Is your sexual relationship tense? I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years experience specializing in relationship counseling and sex therapy. I help couples learn how to best listen and communicate needs clearly so that you and your partner can feel close again. I have been told that I am keenly in tune with my clients. I understand that seeking therapy, although not always an easy decision is a wonderful opportunity to restore your relationship with your partner/spouse or family member.
In addition to working with couples, I work with individuals who are feeling anxious, couples dealing with infertility and families coping with life transitions.
Do you desire closeness and greater intimacy with your partner or spouse? Do you want to improve communication and avoid arguments? Is your sexual relationship tense? I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years experience specializing in relationship counseling and sex therapy. I help couples learn how to best listen and communicate needs clearly so that you and your partner can feel close again. I have been told that I am keenly in tune with my clients. I understand that seeking therapy, although not always an easy decision is a wonderful opportunity to restore your relationship with your partner/spouse or family member.
(267) 544-9992 View (267) 544-9992
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Andrea Rountree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paoli, PA 19301
I specialize in treating Postpartum Stress, Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, Difficult Pregnancies, and Trauma and Anxiety.
Stress, frustration, sadness, anxiety. These are all feelings we experience and are able to manage most of the time. Sometimes though, you may need a little more help than the people closest to you can provide. Our sessions will give you some time to care for yourself. You will have the opportunity to grieve your losses, develop new coping skills, make informed decisions, and improve your relationships. We work together so you can stay present and connected, even as events and people around us shift with uncertainty.
I specialize in treating Postpartum Stress, Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, Difficult Pregnancies, and Trauma and Anxiety.
Stress, frustration, sadness, anxiety. These are all feelings we experience and are able to manage most of the time. Sometimes though, you may need a little more help than the people closest to you can provide. Our sessions will give you some time to care for yourself. You will have the opportunity to grieve your losses, develop new coping skills, make informed decisions, and improve your relationships. We work together so you can stay present and connected, even as events and people around us shift with uncertainty.
(484) 323-6286 View (484) 323-6286
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Shawn Newdeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Wales, PA 19454
My work with individual and couples struggling with infertility has become near and dear to me.
I believe that one of the most important aspects of psychotherapy is establishing trust with your therapist so you can openly and honestly discuss your specific hurdles. My area's of specific expertise are adolescent/adult depression and anxiety as well as working with individuals and couples struggling with infertility. My approach is client focused utilizing a professional network of both traditional and alternative therapies.
My work with individual and couples struggling with infertility has become near and dear to me.
I believe that one of the most important aspects of psychotherapy is establishing trust with your therapist so you can openly and honestly discuss your specific hurdles. My area's of specific expertise are adolescent/adult depression and anxiety as well as working with individuals and couples struggling with infertility. My approach is client focused utilizing a professional network of both traditional and alternative therapies.
(215) 515-8893 View (215) 515-8893
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Erin Donnelly
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Allison Park, PA 15101  (Online Only)
My practice uniquely focuses on sexuality and reproduction: relationships/sex therapy, sexual dysfunctions, pelvic pain conditions, infertility and ARTs/third party parenting (& evaluations), adoption, reproductive traumas, peri/postpartum issues, transition to parenthood and gender identity.
Each of us is a complex product of our past and present environments and experiences. Generally, we act or cope in ways that are adaptive or necessary under given circumstances. When our default methods of coping are no longer effective or our circumstances change, we begin experiencing distress in specific realms of our lives. This distress might manifest as anxiety, depression, anger, pain, relationship or sexual difficulties, social isolation, declining performance and/or impairment in daily functioning. As there is an undeniable connection between our psychological and physical wellbeing, I approach treatment in an integrative, collaborative and personality-based manner.
My practice uniquely focuses on sexuality and reproduction: relationships/sex therapy, sexual dysfunctions, pelvic pain conditions, infertility and ARTs/third party parenting (& evaluations), adoption, reproductive traumas, peri/postpartum issues, transition to parenthood and gender identity.
Each of us is a complex product of our past and present environments and experiences. Generally, we act or cope in ways that are adaptive or necessary under given circumstances. When our default methods of coping are no longer effective or our circumstances change, we begin experiencing distress in specific realms of our lives. This distress might manifest as anxiety, depression, anger, pain, relationship or sexual difficulties, social isolation, declining performance and/or impairment in daily functioning. As there is an undeniable connection between our psychological and physical wellbeing, I approach treatment in an integrative, collaborative and personality-based manner.
(913) 370-7041 View (913) 370-7041
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Gayle D Crespy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Jenkintown, PA 19046  (Online Only)
I provide support to adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting, infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal and post-partum issues, and so much more.
I am a clinical psychologist who's been in practice for over 25 years. I find that therapy is most effective when the therapist and client work together. We will work with each other to develop treatment goals and address the symptoms and distress that are causing you to seek therapy. While providing suggestions and insight, I aim for therapy to be an interactive and respectful process, one that encourages personal growth, behavioral changes and self-awareness. Together, we will address your unique needs and learn new ways to cope with and heal from the issues that have been troubling to you.
I provide support to adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, parenting, infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal and post-partum issues, and so much more.
I am a clinical psychologist who's been in practice for over 25 years. I find that therapy is most effective when the therapist and client work together. We will work with each other to develop treatment goals and address the symptoms and distress that are causing you to seek therapy. While providing suggestions and insight, I aim for therapy to be an interactive and respectful process, one that encourages personal growth, behavioral changes and self-awareness. Together, we will address your unique needs and learn new ways to cope with and heal from the issues that have been troubling to you.
(215) 392-2812 View (215) 392-2812
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Rayna Markin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
I specialize in maternal mental health, supporting women struggling with infertility, and/or perinatal loss, and depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Fertility issues and/or miscarriages can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, and stressed, yet isolated, and in need of someone to talk to. Support persons often do not know how to comfort a grieving mother after a pregnancy loss and unintentionally pressure the mother to move on. Psychotherapy can help to grieve the loss of a pregnancy within a supportive environment.
I specialize in maternal mental health, supporting women struggling with infertility, and/or perinatal loss, and depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Fertility issues and/or miscarriages can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, and stressed, yet isolated, and in need of someone to talk to. Support persons often do not know how to comfort a grieving mother after a pregnancy loss and unintentionally pressure the mother to move on. Psychotherapy can help to grieve the loss of a pregnancy within a supportive environment.
(610) 557-1971 View (610) 557-1971
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Caroline Fuller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15217  (Online Only)
I understand the pain of relationship difficulties, addiction, illness, grief and loss, women and couples struggling with infertility, loss of your baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or as an infant.
Life presents us with challenges that can feel overwhelming at times - loss, betrayal, illness, trauma, relationship issues, pain, depression, and unmet goals. All you need to overcome these challenges and meet your goals lies within you. Let me help you find your path to conquering, healing, and living your best life.
I understand the pain of relationship difficulties, addiction, illness, grief and loss, women and couples struggling with infertility, loss of your baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or as an infant.
Life presents us with challenges that can feel overwhelming at times - loss, betrayal, illness, trauma, relationship issues, pain, depression, and unmet goals. All you need to overcome these challenges and meet your goals lies within you. Let me help you find your path to conquering, healing, and living your best life.
(412) 500-9342 View (412) 500-9342
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Eva Greenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103  (Online Only)
I specialize in mental health issues unique to women, with a particular focus on maternal and reproductive health. I treat women struggling with infertility, anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy and postpartum as well as perinatal loss and stillbirth. All of these issues can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, lonely and isolated, sometimes even if you already have a great support system in place. I also work with adult men and women experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, eating and body shape related concerns as well as individuals coping with medical diagnoses.
I specialize in mental health issues unique to women, with a particular focus on maternal and reproductive health. I treat women struggling with infertility, anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy and postpartum as well as perinatal loss and stillbirth. All of these issues can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, lonely and isolated, sometimes even if you already have a great support system in place. I also work with adult men and women experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, eating and body shape related concerns as well as individuals coping with medical diagnoses.
(215) 608-3580 View (215) 608-3580
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Meagan Filoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19134  (Online Only)
I also specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with communication and relationship issues, and infertility.
Hi, and welcome! I'm Meagan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania with 6 years of professional clinical experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
I also specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with communication and relationship issues, and infertility.
Hi, and welcome! I'm Meagan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania with 6 years of professional clinical experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
(484) 376-5882 View (484) 376-5882
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Desilee Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Valencia, PA 16059
I am experienced with working with drug and alcohol treatment, sexual impulsive behaviors/sexual issues, partners dealing with the sexually impulsive, infertility, trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, women's issues, family issues, self-esteem issues, self-care, grief, fear and loneliness.
It is always my goal to help you resolve conflict within yourself and your relationships so you may find a sense of peace and happiness in your life. Life can be full of challenges, triumphs and transitions. I'm here to support you in your journey and embrace the task of increasing awareness to bring about your desired changes. Change happens one decision at a time. I see myself as an agent for change where you can see your life improve. Currently, I am a CST (Certified Sex Therapist) with AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists).
I am experienced with working with drug and alcohol treatment, sexual impulsive behaviors/sexual issues, partners dealing with the sexually impulsive, infertility, trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, women's issues, family issues, self-esteem issues, self-care, grief, fear and loneliness.
It is always my goal to help you resolve conflict within yourself and your relationships so you may find a sense of peace and happiness in your life. Life can be full of challenges, triumphs and transitions. I'm here to support you in your journey and embrace the task of increasing awareness to bring about your desired changes. Change happens one decision at a time. I see myself as an agent for change where you can see your life improve. Currently, I am a CST (Certified Sex Therapist) with AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists).
(724) 913-5044 View (724) 913-5044

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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.