Mental Health Therapy for Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
Infertility Therapist In Chicago, Illinois
“Having a baby is harder than we thought it would be.”
Invasive medical procedures, long calls to pharmacies, and learning a new medical vocabulary was not what you pictured when you imagined trying to conceive. You also didn’t plan on the heartbreak of losing a pregnancy or experiencing infertility.
If you are struggling to cope with the emotional impact of pregnancy loss or infertility, you are far from the only one. Too many women and families suffer these losses without the support and understanding they deserve. As a perinatal mental health specialist, I understand the complexities of what you are going through. Therapy for infertility can help you find your way through to the other side.
“I feel so sad and angry. I need to talk to someone who understands.”
Trouble conceiving or pregnancy loss can be an incredibly isolating experience. It can feel like everyone is having babies while you are grieving the experience you thought you would have. You may feel like others don’t understand how you feel or minimize how hard it is. Therapy can provide a space to talk openly about how you feel without judgement, shame, or pressure to move on.
“Fertility treatment is exhausting! I need more support to get through it.”
The fertility treatment process can be grueling. Not only are you dealing with invasive procedures but also navigating complex medical and insurance systems. You may also be faced with difficult treatment decisions. As an infertility therapist, I can support you in coping with the emotional impact of treatment and in deciding what options are right for you.
How Therapy Can Help
Talking about what you are going through can lesson the emotional burden and isolation of infertility or pregnancy loss. I can help you cope with stress, grieve your loss, and continue living your life as you build your family.
If you would like to discuss how therapy can support you as you navigate the challenges of having a baby, reach out to schedule an introductory consultation call.
Signs you may benefit from therapy while coping with infertility or loss:
You can’t stop worrying
You feel bad about yourself a lot of the time
You can’t relax or focus
Nothing feels fun or enjoyable anymore
There have been changes in your sleep or eating habits
Stress has impacted your relationships
You feel isolated or like no one understands