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.
​
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.
​
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.
​
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.
​
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.
​
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.
​
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.