Infertility Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Bethany Larson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Whether you are facing complex trauma, grief, infertility, relationship troubles, or major crises and transitions, I am here to join you on the healing journey.
IFS therapy is a collaborative, non-pathologizing, evidenced-based approach that offers an empowering view of our internal worlds to create lasting emotional change. For years I have studied and practiced IFS both personally and professionally. I have felt and seen the profound healing qualities it offers and feel honored to share it with you.
Whether you are facing complex trauma, grief, infertility, relationship troubles, or major crises and transitions, I am here to join you on the healing journey.
IFS therapy is a collaborative, non-pathologizing, evidenced-based approach that offers an empowering view of our internal worlds to create lasting emotional change. For years I have studied and practiced IFS both personally and professionally. I have felt and seen the profound healing qualities it offers and feel honored to share it with you.
I work with clients on issues such as : strain in relationships with partners/spouses; coping with emotionally immature parents/trauma/neglect in childhood; infertility; transition to new motherhood (including anxiety and changing sense of self); coping with anxiety and/or depression; traumatic experiences; feeling highly sensitive.
Too often, we feel we can't connect to our lives as we'd like to - anxiety, low mood, and hurts from the past can block our enjoyment of experiences and people. We can achieve so much, but still feel unsure of ourselves or wish that we could feel more grounded, more joyful, more present in the moment. We definitely benefit from talks with friends, reading, podcasts, and all the ways in which we can learn - but I believe there's no substitute for a great relationship with a therapist. If you haven't tried therapy, or tried and not clicked with the therapist, I hope you'll try or try again!
I work with clients on issues such as : strain in relationships with partners/spouses; coping with emotionally immature parents/trauma/neglect in childhood; infertility; transition to new motherhood (including anxiety and changing sense of self); coping with anxiety and/or depression; traumatic experiences; feeling highly sensitive.
Too often, we feel we can't connect to our lives as we'd like to - anxiety, low mood, and hurts from the past can block our enjoyment of experiences and people. We can achieve so much, but still feel unsure of ourselves or wish that we could feel more grounded, more joyful, more present in the moment. We definitely benefit from talks with friends, reading, podcasts, and all the ways in which we can learn - but I believe there's no substitute for a great relationship with a therapist. If you haven't tried therapy, or tried and not clicked with the therapist, I hope you'll try or try again!
Chelsea Hayas-Keller - Perinatal & Trauma Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PMH-C, RYT-200
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
This includes the whole perinatal period, birth, postpartum, infertility, and loss.
My goal for therapy is to foster an authentic and therapeutic connection with each and every client. I strongly believe in the importance of collaboration in therapy and offer clients a safe space to feel seen. It is truly a privilege to learn about each individual clients story.
This includes the whole perinatal period, birth, postpartum, infertility, and loss.
My goal for therapy is to foster an authentic and therapeutic connection with each and every client. I strongly believe in the importance of collaboration in therapy and offer clients a safe space to feel seen. It is truly a privilege to learn about each individual clients story.
Are you experiencing family building struggles, either due to social or medical infertility (or both)?
I offer compassionate, affirming, trauma-informed sex therapy for individuals and couples looking to start building the life they desire. When you've lived with trauma for so long, it can feel so hopeless. Retelling your story over and over again until you find a therapist you trust is exhausting and often embarrassing. I don't work like that.
Are you experiencing family building struggles, either due to social or medical infertility (or both)?
I offer compassionate, affirming, trauma-informed sex therapy for individuals and couples looking to start building the life they desire. When you've lived with trauma for so long, it can feel so hopeless. Retelling your story over and over again until you find a therapist you trust is exhausting and often embarrassing. I don't work like that.
I am also passionate about working with individuals and families who are seeking support with infertility, postpartum depression and anxiety.
If you have found yourself seeking therapy, it could be due to changes in your daily life that are causing disruption or dissatisfaction. It may be a new stressor, unresolved difficulties from your past, or a desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Engaging in therapy can be a healing and transformative process, paving the way to gain satisfaction in your life. Guided by compassion and trust, I take a collaborative and multicultural approach to create a safe space for this exploration.
I am also passionate about working with individuals and families who are seeking support with infertility, postpartum depression and anxiety.
If you have found yourself seeking therapy, it could be due to changes in your daily life that are causing disruption or dissatisfaction. It may be a new stressor, unresolved difficulties from your past, or a desire to gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Engaging in therapy can be a healing and transformative process, paving the way to gain satisfaction in your life. Guided by compassion and trust, I take a collaborative and multicultural approach to create a safe space for this exploration.
Rebecca Newkirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
If only the image you have perfected projecting were true. Everyone seems to buy it; that you are as calm, confident, and competent as you portray yourself to be. Meanwhile, you walk around feeling like a little girl wearing her mother’s heels. The worst part is always worrying about being “found out” as the fraud that you know yourself to be. It makes it hard to be really emotionally available and honest in your relationships and you always end up feeling so alone. All the success in your professional life just makes you feel like you have that much more to lose when someone really sees what you are desperately trying to hide.
If only the image you have perfected projecting were true. Everyone seems to buy it; that you are as calm, confident, and competent as you portray yourself to be. Meanwhile, you walk around feeling like a little girl wearing her mother’s heels. The worst part is always worrying about being “found out” as the fraud that you know yourself to be. It makes it hard to be really emotionally available and honest in your relationships and you always end up feeling so alone. All the success in your professional life just makes you feel like you have that much more to lose when someone really sees what you are desperately trying to hide.
Lenée N. Essig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, LFYP-1, RYT200, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Sometimes we just need a safe space to collect our thoughts, name our hurts, explore our desires and work through our fears. I can offer you a space of hope and reprieve. Together, you and I, will work through the anxiety and sadness that is overshadowing your life, and not allowing you to live the full and authentic life that you desire. I work from a somatic (body-centered) approach, while emphasizing mindfulness and eastern philosophy, as well as incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy.
Sometimes we just need a safe space to collect our thoughts, name our hurts, explore our desires and work through our fears. I can offer you a space of hope and reprieve. Together, you and I, will work through the anxiety and sadness that is overshadowing your life, and not allowing you to live the full and authentic life that you desire. I work from a somatic (body-centered) approach, while emphasizing mindfulness and eastern philosophy, as well as incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy.
At our practice, we specialize in empowering our clients to discover healthier lifestyles through integrative wellness services solutions. We provide a variety of healing modalities, including hypnotherapy, life coaching, couples coaching, Reiki energy healing, and intuitive healing. Our clients choose us because we are committed to techniques that offer fast and effective healing.
At our practice, we specialize in empowering our clients to discover healthier lifestyles through integrative wellness services solutions. We provide a variety of healing modalities, including hypnotherapy, life coaching, couples coaching, Reiki energy healing, and intuitive healing. Our clients choose us because we are committed to techniques that offer fast and effective healing.
Katie Hodgson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and maternal mental health issues. I also work with people who need extra support as they navigate life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and other stressors. My treatment style is based in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, neurobiology, and the principles of positive psychology. As a social worker, I welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds in my practice.
I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and maternal mental health issues. I also work with people who need extra support as they navigate life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and other stressors. My treatment style is based in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, neurobiology, and the principles of positive psychology. As a social worker, I welcome people from all walks of life and backgrounds in my practice.
Lauren Smith-Papke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I am a clinical psychologist, who enjoys working with adults across the lifespan in individual psychotherapy. I have worked with many different types of individuals in day treatment, community mental health, and counseling center settings; I have also worked at The Women's Center as a therapist and supervisor of graduate students for the past 9 years. I strive to understand each client as a complex individual, and work with the client to clarify the nature of their difficulties, identify strengths and resources, and engage together in the process of increased insight and change.
I am a clinical psychologist, who enjoys working with adults across the lifespan in individual psychotherapy. I have worked with many different types of individuals in day treatment, community mental health, and counseling center settings; I have also worked at The Women's Center as a therapist and supervisor of graduate students for the past 9 years. I strive to understand each client as a complex individual, and work with the client to clarify the nature of their difficulties, identify strengths and resources, and engage together in the process of increased insight and change.
Tracy DeBellis
Resident in Counseling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
‘There is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist… The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions it is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.’ - Martha Graham, dancer and choreographer.
Life can be challenging and coping strategies can quickly become habits. I work with clients suffering with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, self compassion, body acceptance, finding meaning, family issues, spirituality and others.
‘There is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist… The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions it is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.’ - Martha Graham, dancer and choreographer.
Life can be challenging and coping strategies can quickly become habits. I work with clients suffering with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, self compassion, body acceptance, finding meaning, family issues, spirituality and others.
Meet Our Infertility Therapists
As a Clinical Psychologist for the past 30+ years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families with a wide variety of issues and concerns. While problems need to be identified, I prefer to focus on the strengths that are often obscured by the stress and the immediate crisis. As the stress becomes manageable, so too can we together discover the strengths that will result in solutions, growth and improvement. I look forward to sharing that challenge with you.
As a Clinical Psychologist for the past 30+ years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families with a wide variety of issues and concerns. While problems need to be identified, I prefer to focus on the strengths that are often obscured by the stress and the immediate crisis. As the stress becomes manageable, so too can we together discover the strengths that will result in solutions, growth and improvement. I look forward to sharing that challenge with you.
Do you feel your worries are getting in the way of every day experiences? Are you a new parent struggling with the weight of your new responsibilities? Are your internal doubts or concerns creating space between you and the relationships you want? You are not alone. Many people struggle with the daily concerns and troubles which get in the way of being able to enjoy life and achieve their goals. Whether it is experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or major life transitions, reaching out for help through counseling can help to lessen the overwhelming emotions and make life feel a little more under control.
Do you feel your worries are getting in the way of every day experiences? Are you a new parent struggling with the weight of your new responsibilities? Are your internal doubts or concerns creating space between you and the relationships you want? You are not alone. Many people struggle with the daily concerns and troubles which get in the way of being able to enjoy life and achieve their goals. Whether it is experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or major life transitions, reaching out for help through counseling can help to lessen the overwhelming emotions and make life feel a little more under control.
Jeanette Holland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and just need to talk to someone who is not a friend or family. Whether you are feeling stuck due to work, family life, transitions to adulthood or to the next point in life then therapy is for you. I enjoy working with lots of people from different ages, backgrounds and needs with a focus on Depression and Anxiety as well as other areas. I have experience working in Crisis situations while at the county ER, community clinics, Foster children and families as well as individuals in outpatient private practice. My goal is to meet you where you are and decide together what is next.
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and just need to talk to someone who is not a friend or family. Whether you are feeling stuck due to work, family life, transitions to adulthood or to the next point in life then therapy is for you. I enjoy working with lots of people from different ages, backgrounds and needs with a focus on Depression and Anxiety as well as other areas. I have experience working in Crisis situations while at the county ER, community clinics, Foster children and families as well as individuals in outpatient private practice. My goal is to meet you where you are and decide together what is next.
Heidi Moss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, CEDS
Verified Verified
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22301
I have a passion for working with adolescence, teens and adults who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, self esteem problems, anxiety, depression, life adjustment issues, and infertility
We will work together using an active form of therapy where you will learn skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively. You will clarify your values, and what gives you a sense of meaning in your life, in turn this will help you live a more fulfilled life. Due to the recent viral breakout I am connecting with clients via teletherapy.
I have a passion for working with adolescence, teens and adults who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, self esteem problems, anxiety, depression, life adjustment issues, and infertility
We will work together using an active form of therapy where you will learn skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively. You will clarify your values, and what gives you a sense of meaning in your life, in turn this will help you live a more fulfilled life. Due to the recent viral breakout I am connecting with clients via teletherapy.
I believe life begins at the edge of our comfort zones with self exploration and insight to changing our maladaptive mindsets and behaviors. I am interested in motivating and aiding clients in mindfulness techniques, thought processing, and gaining insight to any negative thought and behavior patterns. I am passionate about seeing clients discover their true selves throughout their treatment.
I believe life begins at the edge of our comfort zones with self exploration and insight to changing our maladaptive mindsets and behaviors. I am interested in motivating and aiding clients in mindfulness techniques, thought processing, and gaining insight to any negative thought and behavior patterns. I am passionate about seeing clients discover their true selves throughout their treatment.
Susan C. Maytorena
Psychologist, PhD, PLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in providing psychotherapy to people coping with anxiety, stress related conditions, and insomnia, I provide expert mental health services in a supportive, confidential, and collaborative environment. Clients I most commonly see are dealing with excessive worry, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, phobias, and insomnia. I also frequently work with clients looking better manage their stress and those who would like to improve their most important relationships. As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience, I use evidence based treatments individualized to you.
Specializing in providing psychotherapy to people coping with anxiety, stress related conditions, and insomnia, I provide expert mental health services in a supportive, confidential, and collaborative environment. Clients I most commonly see are dealing with excessive worry, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, phobias, and insomnia. I also frequently work with clients looking better manage their stress and those who would like to improve their most important relationships. As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience, I use evidence based treatments individualized to you.
Seeking help takes courage and strength. Sometimes we are simply surviving in our lives but desire to thrive. We may struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions, challenging relationships, loss of relationships, loss of self esteem or confidence, etc. I believe there are turning points in our lives when we are ready to work and we need someone who can help us. I have over 22 years working with clients and have been inspired by their strength, persistence, courage, vulnerability, desire to change and hope. Sometimes, when all feels dark and hopeless, we need the help of others. I am happy to help you in your journey.
Seeking help takes courage and strength. Sometimes we are simply surviving in our lives but desire to thrive. We may struggle with depression, anxiety, addictions, challenging relationships, loss of relationships, loss of self esteem or confidence, etc. I believe there are turning points in our lives when we are ready to work and we need someone who can help us. I have over 22 years working with clients and have been inspired by their strength, persistence, courage, vulnerability, desire to change and hope. Sometimes, when all feels dark and hopeless, we need the help of others. I am happy to help you in your journey.
My ideal client is an individual who realizes they are navigating a season of change and everything feels heavier than it should. Maybe anxiety shows up as constant overthinking or tight chest that just won’t go away. Maybe you’ve been feeling low, unmotivated, or like you’re just going through the motions. You may be juggling a career, relationships, and caring for others while quietly wondering, “What about me?” Whether you’re adjusting to a new role, grieving an old one, or simply feeling lost in the in-between, you don’t have to do it alone.
My ideal client is an individual who realizes they are navigating a season of change and everything feels heavier than it should. Maybe anxiety shows up as constant overthinking or tight chest that just won’t go away. Maybe you’ve been feeling low, unmotivated, or like you’re just going through the motions. You may be juggling a career, relationships, and caring for others while quietly wondering, “What about me?” Whether you’re adjusting to a new role, grieving an old one, or simply feeling lost in the in-between, you don’t have to do it alone.
A good "fit" with your therapist is essential for feeling heard and understood. Sometimes, it takes a few sessions to get a feel for it. Other times, we can tell in an initial conversation. I am excited to begin that process with you. Whether you are facing challenges in your family, your relationships, or yourself, it would be a privilege to help you on your path to a more satisfying and healthier way.
A good "fit" with your therapist is essential for feeling heard and understood. Sometimes, it takes a few sessions to get a feel for it. Other times, we can tell in an initial conversation. I am excited to begin that process with you. Whether you are facing challenges in your family, your relationships, or yourself, it would be a privilege to help you on your path to a more satisfying and healthier way.
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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.