Infertility Counseling: Our Offerings

One of the core offerings of our practice is infertility counseling, specifically  psychological support for those going through infertility treatment, whether it’s caused by PCOS, endometriosis, or genetic issues. We work with people experiencing repeat miscarriages, and those attempting intrauterine insemination and in vitro fertilization, whether it’s an individual or a couple.

Many of our clients have medically complex cases, and one of the benefits of working with our practice is our experience with the medical vocabulary: We’re fully fluent in the jargon, so there’s no need to spend time filling us in on the medical situation. We also collaborate, as needed, with the rest of your clinical team.

We do not offer gestational carrier assessments or psychological assessments for IVF candidates or egg donors.

Instead, our focus is solely on emotional, relational and psychological support before, during and after infertility treatment. The “after” might include going on to experience a pregnancy and birth, grieving a loss, processing the decision to cease treatment – and anything in between.

What is our Approach to Infertility Counseling?

Our approach is highly personalized. I like to describe it as an integrative, eclectic, person-centered approach. Working with medically, psychologically individualized cases, we offer careful attention to your unique needs and experiences, whether you are going into – or coming out of – infertility treatment, grieving or celebrating. And, in the case of a couple receiving therapy together, we use the Gottman method – an evidence-based approach that focuses on partner communication around these challenging topics.

Resources for People Experiencing Infertility

One of our recurrent topics on our podcast, Perinatal and Reproductive Perspectives, is infertility. We explore the topic from multiple angles, including personal journeys and clinical perspectives. We speak with medical professionals and individuals who have experienced and overcome loss, and who have rewritten their story to make meaning out of their struggles. Because we know no two fertility journeys are alike, this guide maps out the episodes to help you find the listening path that’s right for you.