Infertility Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

I specialize in helping clients that want to feel empowered and take control of their lives. I work with all of my clients to build a life of presence and power and identify habits that may not be serving you. I find great joy in working with clients that are ready to create change and may be lacking in the tools to help them get where they want to be to achieve their goals. Together we will come up with a plan to help you find your inner strength and resilience and we will work together to help you find the motivation to make change.

I work with adults, couples, and families who are struggling with issues of intimacy, the push-pull of relationships, parenting, trauma, anxiety and depression. In a supportive, engaged, and interactive working relationship, I will help you identify your strengths and help you understand how you might set up roadblocks to your success. The goal of our work would be to work through your emotional struggles and to learn new ways of coping.

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.

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!

After more than two decades in the field of family building, we are uniquely qualified to help you achieve your family building goals. Whether you need guidance navigating your infertility or adoption process, thinking about egg freezing, considering using donor sperm or eggs to have a child or coping with difficult parenting issues we can assist you in realizing your dreams and help make your journey easier. We also can provide assessments for donor egg, donor sperm or surrogacy arrangements.

I am available for psychoanalytic psychotherapy to address life struggles, manage anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction and indecision. It is a brave and optimistic step to begin therapy which has the power to heal old wounds, renew self confidence, and expand emotional experience. I have a special interest in helping individuals and families improve communication regarding adoption and donor assisted reproduction. It is never too late to talk with children. Adult resistance to these conversations can reflect difficult life experiences, especially regarding infertility , including experiences of shame and embarrasment.

As a Clinical Psychologist for 30 years, I continue to be enriched, challenged and personally deepened by my work. My therapeutic style is active, engaged and empathetic. I help clients find meaning and purpose in their lives, through exploring the past, asking questions about the present, and collaborating to brainstorm solutions for the future. As Clinical Director of the Center for Loss and Renewal, I have an expertise in guiding clients on issues relating to loss and grief. Alongside this specialty I am gratified by the many couples I work with on relationship enhancement issues as well as the coaching work for business success.

Are you having problems in your relationship? As a psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I am here to help. I can guide you through rebuilding trust, establishing clear communication channels, and restoring intimacy. If you’re looking for a couples therapist, you’ve probably tried to improve your relationship on your own without success, and maybe you’re discouraged. Couples therapy helps overcome these frustrations by using proven strategies to strengthen relationships. I use one of the most effective methods of couples counseling called Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).

You're feeling overwhelmed navigating women's health issues or postpartum depression and anxiety. You are an intelligent, high achieving woman who is dealing with the grief of a diagnosis, pregnancy loss, infertility or an autoimmune disorder. The toll of complex chronic health issues and medical trauma is heavy, anxious thoughts fill your mind and you are feeling more down than usual. You want to figure out a way to not just survive with women's health issues but to thrive and live your life fully each day. You need support, a place to process your grief and coping skills to walk through this difficult situation.

Experiencing fertility challenges and pregnancy loss is an overwhelming and isolating experience. Feelings such as grief and loss, frustration, and hopelessness can complicate all aspects of one's life. Navigating these specific challenges is overwhelming and answers can be hard to find.

You have arrived at my profile, so consider this: You must want change in your life or behavior, and/or want to get "unstuck". I explore where you are encountering blockages while accepting who you are today. I provide a warm nurturing environment and a pragmatic approach. Through analysis and understanding, we begin to see shifts in behavior and outlook. We work with these insights to achieve more of the life you desire. I also address the concerns of patients struggling with issues of depression, intimacy, infertility , and sexuality.

Are you feeling anxious, irritable and overwhelmed? Are you a new mom and don't feel connected to your baby? Are you a women in your 40's or 50's and having menopausal symptoms like irritability, low mood and fatigue? So many people feel like they have to "power through" symptoms of anxiety or depression--when there is treatment available. You don't deserve to feel this way.

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".

Have you or family members been faced with obstacles that have caused you to lose hope and courage? You may be feeling uninspired and do not believe you have the capability to be optimistic and patient. Perhaps there are internal battles to get through the day without breaking down. When working with a therapist that is "the right fit" in an environment that is "safe and supportive" I believe you can develop the physical and emotional strength to work through your struggles. In an interactive/ collaborative way we will work to make positive changes to improve your life and relationships.

You struggle to create change in your life. Perhaps, a relationship has ended, or has begun;your children are having peer and school-related conflicts, or have left home. Uncertainty about having children, and infertility . Unhappy with your body, your feelings, your family, work and/or your life, you aim to make sense of your past, and move to a more satisfying present and future. We will respectfully unpack the past, and create growth in new directions geared toward self-exploration while relieving anxiety, depression, body image struggles, infertility , marriage and premarital issues, as well as parenting, and divorce, and loss.

I completed my APA-Accredited Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Yale University (2015) where I won a Leadership Award for Outstanding Contributions. I then completed my Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Harvard University (Research) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock (Clinical). Prior to beginning my private practice, I was an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth.