Infertility Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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Ayana A Ali
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I also work extensively with women & families recovering from the devastating impact of
infertility
& pregnancy loss on their well-being & hope.
Tired of anxiety being the driving force behind your thoughts & actions? Plagued by overthinking? Have a sense of what is a problem in your life, but you are unsure how to fix it? If so, I can help you. While I have 23+ years of experience as a therapist, you and I will always work collaboratively because I believe that "you are the expert on you." I encourage you to look inwardly & introspectively to help to bring about healing & wholeness, while I provide guidance, techniques & support. My style is eclectic & effective. As a Coach, I work with people who want desire a more targeted approach to problem solving & personal growth.
Mindy R Schiffman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My specialty is in all aspects of loss, as reflected in relationship and family conflicts, sexual concerns and difficulties, and the emotional impact of medical illness,
infertility
, and bereavement.
After more than 35 years in practice, I have found that most clients need a combination of support, insight, and challenging interactions to help them grow and move past whatever obstacles they are facing. I work with individuals and couples on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues. My style is interactive, and employs uncovering family of origin dynamics, but also more practical, cognitive and behavioral methods to help make changes more quickly.
Alana Akong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals and couples to address life transitions, including
infertility
, family planning, postpartum adjustment to parenthood, work transitions, and boundary setting.
You are the expert in your life and journey. Even when we think we have the best skills, it can sometimes feel like we are losing grasp of key areas in our lives. As those strings begin to unravel, we can feel the impact of complicated interactions with family and loved ones. We might experience a disconnect between our goals and our current station in life. I work with individuals and couples to share their thoughts freely, explore challenges, and develop solutions and coping mechanisms that support overall wellness.
Tribeca Maternity
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Tribeca Maternity provides help for women, their partners, and their families related to the emotional experiences of family planning,
infertility
, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Women and their families’ needs deserve specialized attention. This has become even more crucial due to the significant impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on trying, expecting, and new parents’ lives. A new branch of Tribeca Therapy, a Downtown NYC therapy practice, with Rachael Benjamin serving as Director, Tribeca Maternity gets close to women, their partners, and their families with a dedicated focus on these new and growing concerns.
Patricia Mendell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Deciding to seek out help is often not an easy decision. As a relationship and marital therapist and a seasoned
infertility
counselor who also experienced both
infertility
and pregnancy loss, I am very aware of the impact decision-making choices have on people''s daily lives and relationships. My approach is interactive and solution focused, and rooted in the belief system that with knowledge, the right support systems, and practical tools one can overcome any challenges in their relationship/marital conflicts, anxiety, depression, and recurring negative thoughts in their daily lives and their
infertility
and pregnancy loss.
Chin Teoh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have worked with couples who struggle with
infertility
, infidelity, commitment, trust issues or other relationship problems.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who is skilled at working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process. I believe in providing a warm and nonjudgmental environment for my clients so that they can feel safe and supported in exploring their issues. My goal is to assist my clients in gaining better understanding of themselves and foster a sense of self acceptance and personal growth.
Lindsay Liben
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals facing a wide-range of conditions including anxiety, adulting,
infertility
, parenting issues, and career changers.
It's not uncommon to experience confusion, self-doubt and anxiety, but suffering alone is not going to resolve these feelings. Together we will examine the unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of your satisfying and meaningful life. My approach is warm, sensitive and non-judgmental, which allows us to safely explore your concerns, identify unhelpful behavioral patterns, and unpack your underlying issues. We will work to uncover your most authentic needs, and find satisfying ways of getting them met.
Seleni Institute
PhD, FT, LP, MHC, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We treat: postpartum depression and anxiety; body image issues/disordered eating behaviors; pregnancy complications; birth trauma and childbirth complications; sex and intimacy issues; infant bonding and attachment issues; secondary
infertility
; parenting anxiety after loss; special needs parenting; grief; and relationship troubles.
We are committed to providing excellent psychotherapy for women, men, and families experiencing maternal mental health and family-building challenges. We address parenting challenges and stress, parental burnout, marital discord, mild to moderate perinatal depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and grief related to infant and child loss. Learn more about our clinical team: http://www.seleni.org/clinical-team
Christiane Manzella
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have expertise working with women experiencing challenges across the entire reproductive life story, including
infertility
, miscarriage, stillbirth, depression, and anxiety.
At the Seleni Institute, my colleagues and I are committed to providing excellent psychotherapy for women and couples experiencing reproductive and maternal mental health challenges, from mild parenting stress and worry, to severe postpartum depression and anxiety, to the grief of losing a child. We specialize in supporting women and couples through pregnancy; the postpartum period;
infertility
and IVF; miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss; parenting and parenthood.
Fred Casale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
I also work in the areas of
infertility
, trauma, grief, loss and bereavement, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
Therapy is about healing and self growth. It is about making decisions and achieving life goals. It is about bettering relationships and building meaningful ties. It's about working through, and living without the pain of loss, depression and anxiety. In an atmosphere of safety, trust and non-judgement, I will help you navigate those difficulties which foster anxiety, depression and confusion, recognizing the often, central role of trauma in such challenges. I will assist in the process of gaining insight, while making decisions which breed personal and professional success. I will help in cultivating and improving relationships.
Karin Feldman
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCBT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with
infertility
? Perhaps you and your partner are contemplating or beginning fertility intervention as a means of having a child. During this time, you are likely navigating a range of distressing emotions, facing critical treatment decisions and feeling isolated in the process. I provide emotional support, guidance and counseling to women and couples in different stages of their family building process. In our work together, I support you to tap into your intrinsic resources: emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual, so as to overcome
infertility
, heal from pregnancy loss and stabilize postpartum challenges.
Rachel Parodneck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that the crux of good therapy is the therapeutic relationship between a therapist and a client. Without that, there is no foundation for trust and no progress to be made. I specialize in treating adults who are struggling with addiction, those experiencing
infertility
, as well as individuals who are coping with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. I work with individuals and facilitate groups. I know that change is not easy. I am dedicated to helping my clients create the life they've always wanted, and living it to their full potential!
Emily Turecek
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, pre/postpartum,
infertility
, parenthood, relationship issues, and managing life transitions.
Finding a therapist that is a good fit can feel challenging. It is important for you to feel safe, comfortable and understood in the therapeutic setting. During therapy you can begin to see patterns in your life where you feel stuck. By understanding where your feelings may be stemming from in your life, you can make shifts towards more successful relationships and a life with more fulfillment. My clients describe me as warm, empathic, and attentive. I provide a safe space to identify what you'd like your life to look like, and explore what's keeping you feel "stuck".
Jordana Krueger-Toscher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I've specialized in helping folks through tough times for over two decades. Through a warm, down-to-earth, collaborative approach I'll partner with you to achieve your goals and find inner peace. By using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a focus on mindfulness and your unique strengths, I can help you understand and modify your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My areas of expertise include managing anxiety, reducing stress around relationships, family, work and life transitions, improving self esteem, setting personal boundaries, living with
infertility
and childlessness, adults with ADHD and parenting neurodiverse teens.
Lucia Rivieccio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My 25+ years of experience includes working with survivors of trauma and violence; intimate partner violence; depression; anxiety and panic; stress management; individuals with histories in foster care;
infertility
; and parenting- particularly single parenting. The foundation of my practice are trauma-informed and psychodynamic approaches, and I have pursued additional training in solution-focused techniques, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, meditation, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Lindsay Alvut -Telehealth
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
While I specialize in
infertility
and perinatal mental health I also really enjoy working with perfectionists and folks who want to build confidence in various roles in their lives (as parent, employee, colleague, spouse, child, etc).
You are pretty “put together” on the surface, but the stress of life is catching up to you. You may have a history of anxiety and/or depression, or maybe this is the first time you are reaching out for support. You just want to feel better! I've got you. I offer Telehealth services for residents of New York State. I am genuine, empathetic, and will help you get through your current challenges. I am professional and knowledgable, but someone you can laugh with too!
Yuka Lawrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a mother of two children, I can also sympathize with the many challenges that face families today such as
infertility
, parenting, relationship issues and finance.
Have you noticed that you haven't been sleeping well? That you worry a lot, are unhappy or having relationship issues? Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? It doesn't have to be that way. I am here to help. Let me tell you a little bit about my background. I am Japanese but have been living in the United States for more than thirty years. I am a trained psychoanalyst and for more than 20 years have been practicing psychotherapy.
Rachel Tayler
MSc, PhD
Verified
Verified
I believe that therapy is about easing suffering, increasing insight and curiosity, and finding meaning. This work is best done in the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship. I strive to form a genuine, strong, and unique bond with all the people I work with. My approach is open, non-judgmental, and flexible. My specialty areas include: Anxiety/Depression, Relationships, Life Transitions, Bi/Cultural identity development, Grief, Parenthood,
Infertility
, Pregnancy. I work with individuals and couples, from adolescence onward, in English, Spanish, and French.
Kaitlin Blevins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
My post-graduate psychodynamic training has prepared me to work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, prenatal and postpartum anxiety and
infertility
.
My goal as a therapist is to foster a collaborative partnership built on trust, empathy, and honesty. I seek to create a warm, nonjudgemental space where you can gain insight, better understand your past and, ultimately, become more confident and secure. Through our work together, I will encourage you to explore your own inner world and find the resources within yourself to live a more authentic and fulfilled life.
Marie-Genevieve Iselin
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Manhattan who specializes in adults and older adults who are experiencing stress, depression and/or anxiety. My style is nonjudgmental, empathic, and highly interactive, and I develop strong collaborative therapeutic relationships with my clients. French-speaking individuals are welcome as I grew up speaking French in Geneva, Switzerland.
I provide individual psychotherapy for individuals who have issues such as relationship difficulties, challenges due to life transitions (career change, becoming a parent, retirement, becoming a caregiver, etc.), health conditions, adjusting to a new culture, grief, and facing
infertility
.
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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.