Counseling for Infertility Challenges in California
Doing It Your Way
You never imagined that bringing a baby home would be this difficult.
Another “Failed” Attempt
You have been trying to get pregnant for a while without success. You are feeling confused, overwhelmed, and helpless. Your sadness is growing, and you feel "stuck." You find yourself avoiding the company of others, and your self-confidence is diminishing. All you can think of is timing sex and getting pregnant. Nothing else in your life matters right now more than a BABY.
You Feel Lost
On the outside, you are strong and confident, but inside, you are ridden with doubts and regrets. You have people around you, but you feel alone. You need someone to hold you, to listen to you, and to guide you. The journey of In Vitro fertilization (IVF) is overwhelming, and you don't know where to begin. The word “infertile” floods your mind. You can't see your life without children. You can't handle it alone anymore.
You Did Everything "Right"
You got married, established a career, or waited for the right time to have a baby. Now you are ready to get pregnant, but you're finding that your body isn't responding. You thought pregnancy would be simple and easy to achieve. You feel like life is playing a "trick" on you and that your body is betraying you. You feel heartbroken and are in disbelief that this is happening to you. You keep asking yourself, "Why me?" "Did I wait too long?" "Am I being punished for something in my past?" "Am I not deserving of a baby?"
You Lost Your Patience
You have tried Assisted Reproductive Therapy (ART) procedures, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), In vitro Fertilization (IVF), and/or frozen embryo transfers, but with no success. Every pregnancy attempt brings high hopes, and then the crushing feelings of defeat set in. Your infertility journey becomes unbearable and starts to impact your everyday life and mental health. The feelings of sadness keep flowing and you are no longer looking forward to having more discussions with reproductive specialists.
You are in disbelief that this is happening to you.
Studies show that thirty percent of infertile women meet the criteria for depression and/or anxiety and report a decreased quality of life and emotional stresses associated with loss of fertility and fertility treatments. No woman struggling with the infertility risk should walk this journey alone and face the debilitating symptoms associated with this condition without the help of an infertility counselor.
I’m here to help you!
We can overcome the distress caused by your challenging journey and find hope again.
In our work together, I will help you share your pain, explore your beliefs, and define the OUTCOMES you desire.
Do you yearn to birth your baby, are you willing to endure the treatment interventions, are you happy with adopting or are you ready to live a life without children? I will help you define these outcomes because they will be the FUEL you'll need to push through this journey towards personal health.
I am a mental health professional who can offer you unconditional support, consistency, and personalized therapeutic support. In the end, you will learn to believe in yourself, to lean on others, and to make peace with your fertility journey.
Therapy for infertility and other fertility challenges can help…
Gain insight and learn to trust your judgment
Learn to establish a trusting relationship with others
Build resiliency so you can face the challenges ahead
Be more confident when speaking about your needs
Embrace your body and improve your worth as a woman
Identify your limiting beliefs and learn how they impact your life
Learn to develop flexible thinking and take action
Learn how infertility challenges can affect your mental health
Feel empowered and accept your choices
Areas of Expertise
Reproductive Preservation Therapy for Women Nearing their ‘Optimal Window” of Fertility
Reproductive Preservation due to Medical Conditions
Pre-Conception Family Planning
LGBTQIA+ Family Planning
Uncoupled Family Planning
Secondary Infertility after a natural birth
Women pursuing Fertility Treatment later in Life
Single Motherhood by Choice
Third-Party Reproduction—egg donation, sperm donation, and surrogacy
Childless by Choice
Let's rediscover the courage and strength within you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Infertility
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Individuals challenged by infertility are often emotionally affected and can benefit from mental health support. Therapy can help you share your pain, explore your beliefs, and define the OUTCOMES you desire.
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Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant. Primary infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant after a year of trying to conceive up to age 35 and 6 months for those above age 35. Secondary infertility refers to couples who have been able to get pregnant at least once but are now unable to get pregnant. A fertility challenge is defined as an obstacle. These obstacles are often identifiable, and sometimes they will remain unexplained.
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The first step is to secure your free 10-15 minute consultation. If we are a good fit, we will schedule your initial evaluation and subsequent therapy sessions.
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You are the expert of you. You can take your time making this decision. You can reach out to me anytime.
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The following are health insurance plans I accept:
Spring Health EAP
Kern Legacy- Kern County
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield/Blue Cross
Optum
• United Health Care
• United Health Care shared Services (UHSS)
• GEHA-United Health Care Shared Services (UHSS)
• United Health Care Global
• United Health Care Exchange Plans (ONEX)
• Oscar
• Harvard Pilgrim
• Oxford
• UHC Student Resources
• UMR
• All Savers (UHC)
• Health Plans Inc
• Surest (formerly Bind)
Aetna
• Meritain
• Nippon
• Allied Benefit Systems
• GEHA-United Health Care Shared Services (UHSS)
• Trustmark
• Trustmark Small Business Benefits
• Health Scope
• Christian Brothers Services