Fertility & Family Building
Building a family can be one of the most meaningful journeys of your life -
but for many, it’s also filled with unexpected challenges, heartbreak, and uncertainty.
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Facing reproductive difficulties can bring a whirlwind of emotions.
You may feel incomplete, as though your body is betraying you,
or struggle with numbness, emptiness, or even guilt.
It's not uncommon to blame yourself, feel punished, or wrestle with stress
over medical treatments and complex decisions.
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Partners often find themselves flooded with feelings like depression, anxiety, and urgency,
or even envy and rage - emotions that are difficult to process or accept.
These challenges are even more pronounced for couples experiencing secondary infertility,
who may feel torn between gratitude for their current family and the pain of wanting more.
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Fertility challenges don’t just affect your emotions; they can also strain your relationship.
Couples may experience a loss of sexual pleasure, creativity, and playfulness,
as intimacy becomes focused on timing and function rather than connection.
Feelings of sexual desirability may wane, and unresolved conflicts or
differences in coping styles can lead to new tensions.
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We're dedicated to supporting individuals and couples navigating fertility struggles and family-building options
​Therapy provides a safe space to address these issues,
helping partners reconnect emotionally and physically while
navigating the stresses of fertility challenges together.
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Even after successful fertility treatment, the emotional journey doesn’t end.
Anxiety, depression, and uncertainty often persist during pregnancy,
especially after prior losses or complications.
Therapy can help you process these feelings, build attachment to your unborn baby,
and manage fears about the birthing process.
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Some women feel immense pressure to only experience joy during pregnancy
and judge themselves harshly for any negative emotions.
Therapy offers a compassionate space to explore these feelings without guilt,
helping individuals and couples find reassurance and peace throughout the process.
Therapy is a powerful tool to help you unpack the meaning of your fertility struggle,
make sense of complex emotions, and strengthen your bond with your partner.
By addressing the challenges of fertility and family-building head-on, you can find healing,
hope, and a path forward that feels aligned with your unique journey.
Take the first step today. Book an intro call to learn more about how we can support you
through this transformative time.
Ways to Work Together
Right now, we support fertility and family building through ongoing weekly therapy —
consistent sessions that provide space to process your journey, navigate the complex emotions
that arise, and strengthen your resilience along the way.
We’ll also be adding group programs and workshops focused on fertility and family building in the future, creating opportunities for community, shared learning, and connection with others walking a similar path.
We offer confidential, online therapy sessions from the comfort of your own couch!
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We use a platform called SimplePractice, which includes a video-call application, that's designed specifically for therapy practices. It's fully encrypted and HIPAA-compliant to keep your privacy preserved and your sessions confidential.
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At this time, we can only serve residents of New Jersey and New York.
Insurance Reimbursement
We are an out-of-network provider, which means that we do not bill insurance companies directly.
Your therapy services may be eligible for reimbursement through your
out-of-network benefits, medical spending or health care savings accounts.
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We can provide you with a monthly superbill, which you can submit to your
medical insurance carrier for reimbursement.
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Out-of-network benefits cover psychotherapy with the licensed therapist you choose. Authorization is not required and our work together is not managed by a third party. All treatment decisions are made solely between us, based on your individual needs.
There are many benefits to seeking therapy on an out-of-network basis. Insurance companies require regular treatment plans to be submitted by their in-network providers in order to continue authorizing sessions. Retroactive decisions about what they cover often lead to unanticipated balances billed to patients. Finally, insurance companies regularly audit in-network psychotherapists' records, further compromising confidentiality.
Obtaining psychotherapy on an out-of-network basis avoids the issues that compromise confidentiality and autonomy of treatment. If you have any questions or concerns, we are happy to help you navigate them so you can determine if your insurance company will cover our work together.