Infertility Support
The journey to parenthood is emotional, complex, and sometimes isolating. We support individuals and couples navigating infertility, whether undergoing IVF, using donor gametes, pursuing surrogacy, or exploring other family-building options. This is often an incredibly trying time and we are hopeful we can be of help.
We are members of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, allowing us to connect with and collaborate with colleagues regarding the treatment of infertility. We regularly work with clients seen at Shady Grove Fertility and VCU Fertility and are well-versed in the treatment, methods, and systems used within fertility clinics.
Most infertility support happens in individual or couples therapy, where we process the what you are experiencing in an informed, supported way. We explore
your story and how this journey has shaped you and your relationship,
navigate decision-making (including donor considerations),
and strengthen communication within your relationship.
We hold space for grief, uncertainty, identity shifts, and relational strain, while also making room hope and a sense of forward movement.
Donor Recipient Consultation
This is a one-time counseling and educational session often required by fertility clinics. We offer this as a standalone service within our broader infertility work.
Our Approach
Areas of Expertise
Our providers have worked with many different clients, in many different settings, over many years. We specialize in treating complex mental health concerns revolving around eating disorders & body image, anxiety & OCD, depression, pregnancy & postpartum, and infertility. These challenges rarely exist in isolation. Along with the concern you’re exploring here, we are well versed in a wide variety of accompanying experiences:
Trauma, grief, and loss
Transitions with aging, including menopause and caring for older parents
Transitions into adulthood, including the the transition to college and failure to launch
Religious or spiritual ambivalence
Therapy for therapists
Culture and stigma concerns
LGBTQI+ concerns
Men’s Issues
We wouldn’t say we’ve seen it all, but we’ve seen a lot.
If we do not have the expertise you are looking for, we are happy to give you referrals to other providers in Richmond (or beyond). We take pride in our professional network and collaborating with others.
Healing happens with support.
If you’re ready to start feeling better, reach out and share a bit about what’s going on. We’ll take it from there.