Infertility Therapists in New York, NY

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Melissa Masterson Duva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My eight years at Memorial Sloan Kettering, has provided a foundation and framework for helping my patients find meaning through life's most difficult transitions and hardships, such as cancer, chronic illness, grief, pregnancy and infertility , divorce, trauma, and relationship challenges.
I view challenges as opportunities for unprecedented growth, development, and enlightenment. As life twists and turns, it's easy to become disconnected from the things that matter most, even the most meaningful aspects of yourself. My approach to therapy is individualized and integrative, I work with you to learn who you are, why you suffer, and where your resilience lies. With this insight, you'll find freedom from regrets of the past, demands and conflicts of the present, and fear of the future. Together we'll draw upon your strengths and help you move through life with a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and authenticity.
(646) 760-6531
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New York, NY 10016
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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.
(646) 450-4856
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New York, NY 10003
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Barbara Waitman
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD
Verified
Verified
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.
(646) 362-8713
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New York, NY 10021
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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.
(646) 600-5190
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New York, NY 10002
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Batya Novick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide support around anxiety and depression and specialize in reproductive and parental mental health, from infertility and pregnancy loss to transitions into family building options and parenthood.
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.
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New York, NY 10001
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Anne F Malave
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I offer groups for donor egg and infertility .
Are you feeling isolated, alone, overwhelmed by life's difficulties? Psychotherapy may help. I am a clinical psychologist-psychoanalyst with an interactive and pragmatic approach to life's problems and challenges. I help people develop strengths, cultivate relationships, and build resilience. I help people with anxiety, depression, mood and adjustment disorders, and relationship issues, etc. and I also specialize in (in)fertility, adoption, all areas of family building, eating disorders and addictions. I teach, supervise, consult, write, and actively participate in my professional communities. I am British, living in US since 1976.
(646) 374-4085
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New York, NY 10001
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Keri Pinelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I am well versed in the unique treatment needs of first responders, Veterans, perinatal and postpartum populations, as well as infertility issues.
I believe that every individual has the potential to be the best version of themselves.  Life can bring a lot of overwhelming and sometimes, unexpected changes that can be difficult to navigate. Often it is those circumstances that keep us from living a full life. My goal is to provide an environment where positive and healthy changes are made from building a therapeutic connection.
(646) 291-6129
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New York, NY 10022
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Nancy Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LP
Verified
Verified
I have been practicing in NYC for over 25 years with a speciality in infertility and family building using donor assistance. I have a strong conviction that therapy can help people lead the lives they dream of having. I am able to use my ability to understand my clients and help them resolve what is getting in their way from attaining those dreams. I have a profound respect for people who desire to change their lives by understanding themselves and I am greatly attuned to the different ways that people go about this. I am able to listen, not only to what my clients say, but to what they really want and need.
(646) 386-2149
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New York, NY 10001
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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.
(347) 767-3059
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New York, NY 10001
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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!
(646) 798-5549
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New York, NY 10024
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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
(833) 784-8444
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New York, NY 10065
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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.
(347) 572-7276
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New York, NY 10065
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Emily Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specifically, infertility , work / life balance, and/or sexual dysfunction.
Do you feel exhausted by daily efforts? Do you feel stuck in your relationships? At times life can feel frustrating and heavy. My work focuses on creating a safe environment to help clients have healing experiences and more meaningful connections.
(929) 207-8146
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New York, NY 10016
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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.
(646) 783-4762
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New York, NY 10024
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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.
(929) 298-7865
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New York, NY 10007
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Sharon Sommers
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
In addition to general psychotherapy, I specialize in working with families addressing the physical, emotional and ethical concerns related to infertility issues.
I feel that therapy is most effective when the patient and therapist work both in the present and the past. Often the patient seeks therapy in order to relieve a symptom (i.e. depression, anxiety) or to resolve a relationship issue and they want relief quickly. I understand this need to feel better as quickly as possible but also feel that it is important to address early interpersonal issues that are having an impact on current relationships. In working along these parallel paths patients often feel relief of symptoms and gain a better understanding of lifelong dysfunctional patterns.
(646) 798-4385
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New York, NY 10168
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Cheryl Robyn Zauderer
PhD, PMHNPBC, CNM, IBCLC
Verified
Verified
Reproductive Psychiatry Specialty Areas: Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, Pre-Pregnancy Planning, Infertility , Adoption, Pre-Natal Care, Postpartum Care, Medication Management, Miscarriage, Abortion, Reproductive Loss & Grief.
Psychiatry for Women: I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is ANCC board certified and a former Certified Nurse Midwife, with over 30 years of experience. My specialty is in women’s mental health throughout the reproductive and menopausal years. I work with women struggling with emotional symptoms throughout every stage of childbearing; preconception through pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, early parenting, and menopause. Although I utilize psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, my treatment philosophy centers on treating the whole person as well as integrating complementary and integrative health techniques.
(631) 825-7669
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New York, NY 10010
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Helen Adrienne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
Although a general therapist, I have an expertise in working with infertility patients.
I have enjoyed working with individuals and couples seeking relief from a wide range of issues (since 1979). I excel in connecting with people in a way that would leave you feeling understood and I have the experience and skills to guide you to the place where you can understand your options for relief, growth and change. My training in mind/body therapy and clinical hypnotherapy are powerful tools that are strss-reducing and facilitate your feeling empowered. To watch people clarify their goals, heal themselves and/or their relationships, and reclaim control of their lives is truly my passion.
(212) 758-0125
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New York, NY 10065
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Kathy Bacon-Greenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Also, I have extensive experience with infertility , talking with you as a couple or individually about choices and how infertility may be affecting all aspects of your life and self esteem.
I work with you in a personal, engaged manner, wondering together about sources of anxiety and pain, beginning wherever you are most comfortable. Working with dreams, memories, trauma past and present, and whatever comes to mind, my goal is to help you come to know and value your strengths and what is uniquely you, and--what gets in your way. I am experienced and comfortable working on problems of mood/depression/anxiety, difficulties surrounding infertility , the many challenges of relationships, hurdles at all levels of work and school life, attentional/ADD problems, parenting issues from birth onward, and parenting of multiples.
(646) 699-4255
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New York, NY 10025
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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.
(929) 209-4719
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New York, NY 10006
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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.