Therapy for Fertility, IVF and Third-Party Reproduction

Understanding the Emotional Impact of Fertility Treatment

If you’re going through IVF, IUI, donor conception, or surrogacy, you already know that the process is far more than a medical procedure. The emotional toll — the anxiety of waiting, the grief of setbacks, the strain on relationships, the feeling of your body and your timeline being out of your control — is real, and it deserves real support.

I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate the psychological and emotional challenges of fertility treatment. With certifications from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and Postpartum Support International, I bring clinical expertise that goes beyond general therapy to address the specific realities of what you’re going through.

Who I Work With

I support people at every stage of the fertility journey, including those who are:

• Starting or considering IVF, IUI, or other fertility treatments
• Coping with the anxiety and uncertainty of the treatment cycle
• Processing a failed cycle, a canceled cycle, or an unexpected outcome
• Navigating the emotional complexity of egg freezing or fertility preservation
• Working with egg donors, sperm donors, embryo donors, or gestational surrogates
• Considering adoption or child-free living after fertility treatment
• Experiencing secondary infertility
• Navigating the complex process of fertility treatments for genetic reasons
• Processing the grief of health-related infertility
• Dealing with the impact of infertility on their relationship, identity, or sense of self

What Therapy for Fertility Looks Like

Our work together is collaborative and tailored to where you are right now. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to fertility support, and I draw from several evidence-based modalities to meet your needs:

Processing grief and loss. Fertility treatment often involves a cycle of hope and disappointment that can feel relentless. I help you process these experiences without minimizing them, honoring the real grief that comes with each setback while building the resilience to move forward.

Managing anxiety and the need for control. The waiting — between appointments, between cycles, between results — is one of the hardest parts. I work with you to develop coping strategies that help you manage anxiety, tolerate uncertainty, and stay present in your life outside of treatment.

Navigating relationship strain. Fertility treatment can put enormous pressure on relationships. Whether you’re navigating different timelines, disagreements about next steps, or the emotional distance that can develop when you’re both under stress, couples therapy can help you stay connected and communicative.

Decision-making support. When to start treatment, when to try again, when to consider alternatives, when to stop — these are some of the most consequential decisions you’ll ever make, and they often come with conflicting emotions. I provide a space to explore these decisions without pressure, helping you connect with your own values and needs.

Identity and self-worth. Infertility can fundamentally challenge your sense of who you are and what your life will look like. I help you explore these shifts with compassion and curiosity, rather than judgment.

Why Specialized Training Matters

Infertility is a medical specialty, and the psychological support around it should be equally specialized. A therapist without specific training in reproductive medicine may not understand the clinical realities of your treatment — the hormonal impacts, the medical decision points, the specific grief of infertility — and you shouldn’t have to educate your therapist while you’re going through it.

I hold certifications from both the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and Postpartum Support International (PSI), and I stay current on the latest research in reproductive psychology. This means you can focus on your experience while I bring the clinical context.