Infertility Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Samantha Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104
I also have a specialty in infertility, neo-natal loss, family building and post-partum depression.
If you are feeling overwhelmed with difficult life circumstances, we can work together to define challenges and find solutions. I am an interactive, down-to-earth therapist. I find the resilience of people to be truly inspiring. I believe therapy can help to resolve life crises, restore hope and guide you towards living a more fulfilling life. With renewed inspiration, energy and clarity, you can heal and overcome your challenges. With over 15 years of experience, I have helped many people move forward with their lives.
I also have a specialty in infertility, neo-natal loss, family building and post-partum depression.
If you are feeling overwhelmed with difficult life circumstances, we can work together to define challenges and find solutions. I am an interactive, down-to-earth therapist. I find the resilience of people to be truly inspiring. I believe therapy can help to resolve life crises, restore hope and guide you towards living a more fulfilling life. With renewed inspiration, energy and clarity, you can heal and overcome your challenges. With over 15 years of experience, I have helped many people move forward with their lives.
Michelle Sullivan
Psychologist
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
“Tell me what you fear and I will tell you what has happened to you.” - D.W. Winnicott. A guiding principle of my therapy is linking the suffering of today to the root of why it is so painful. My interest and expertise has focused on: 1) Perinatal Mental Health (pregnancy, loss, infertility, and postpartum), 2) Couples Work (particularly grappling with issues of monogamy), and 3) Long-term Individual Psychotherapy (struggles with relationships, creativity, and being in touch with your true self). I believe in being Good Enough rather than striving to be the perfect (partner, parent, person).
“Tell me what you fear and I will tell you what has happened to you.” - D.W. Winnicott. A guiding principle of my therapy is linking the suffering of today to the root of why it is so painful. My interest and expertise has focused on: 1) Perinatal Mental Health (pregnancy, loss, infertility, and postpartum), 2) Couples Work (particularly grappling with issues of monogamy), and 3) Long-term Individual Psychotherapy (struggles with relationships, creativity, and being in touch with your true self). I believe in being Good Enough rather than striving to be the perfect (partner, parent, person).
Susan Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
I support women and couples through the emotional challenges of infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, and the parenting transition. My approach to therapy is warm, engaged and interactive with a focus on helping people to process and cope with the complex emotions of these life stressors.
I support women and couples through the emotional challenges of infertility, pregnancy and postpartum, and the parenting transition. My approach to therapy is warm, engaged and interactive with a focus on helping people to process and cope with the complex emotions of these life stressors.
Bloom Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
We provide support for family building challenges including infertility, assisted and third-party reproduction, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment to parenthood, and parenting NICU babies and medically ill children.
Bloom Therapy specializes in women's mental health across the lifespan. Women face unique stressors in their relationships and career, and experience anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress at twice the rate of men. We offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach to address these challenges and help you reach your goals. Our work focuses on building strengths, enhancing self-confidence, and empowering you with knowledge and tools so that you can thrive in your relationships, work, and life.
We provide support for family building challenges including infertility, assisted and third-party reproduction, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment to parenthood, and parenting NICU babies and medically ill children.
Bloom Therapy specializes in women's mental health across the lifespan. Women face unique stressors in their relationships and career, and experience anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress at twice the rate of men. We offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach to address these challenges and help you reach your goals. Our work focuses on building strengths, enhancing self-confidence, and empowering you with knowledge and tools so that you can thrive in your relationships, work, and life.
Fiona Walsh Dinan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I also have many years of experience working with infertility, pregnancy, and post-partum.
Are you feeling stuck with past trauma or dealing with daily anxiety? Are you struggling with the challenges of being a new mom and postpartum depression or anxiety? Are you not where you wish to be in your life and with your well-being? Do you want to connect more deeply with your inner knowing and guidance? It can be hard to know where to start, and life's day-to-day can feel all-encompassing. The time is now to seek support and say yes to your needs.
I also have many years of experience working with infertility, pregnancy, and post-partum.
Are you feeling stuck with past trauma or dealing with daily anxiety? Are you struggling with the challenges of being a new mom and postpartum depression or anxiety? Are you not where you wish to be in your life and with your well-being? Do you want to connect more deeply with your inner knowing and guidance? It can be hard to know where to start, and life's day-to-day can feel all-encompassing. The time is now to seek support and say yes to your needs.
Lisa Hanes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RN, CNM
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Adjustments to infertility, pregnancy, birth, parenting and changes in identity, role, relationship can be overwhelming and exhausting.
My experience as a licensed therapist, nurse and midwife, has provided me the unique perspective and understanding of the needs of the Whole Individual and how thoughts and beliefs impact us physically, emotionally and psychologically. My intention is to support and guide clients as they explore and resolve their challenges. Together, we can work through feelings of confusion, insecurity and fear associated with significant individual and relationship transitions, crisis events and medical and emotional challenges. Online therapy is available with office sessions in the future.
Adjustments to infertility, pregnancy, birth, parenting and changes in identity, role, relationship can be overwhelming and exhausting.
My experience as a licensed therapist, nurse and midwife, has provided me the unique perspective and understanding of the needs of the Whole Individual and how thoughts and beliefs impact us physically, emotionally and psychologically. My intention is to support and guide clients as they explore and resolve their challenges. Together, we can work through feelings of confusion, insecurity and fear associated with significant individual and relationship transitions, crisis events and medical and emotional challenges. Online therapy is available with office sessions in the future.
Buffy Trupp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
I help individuals and couples with the emotional aspects of infertility, pregnancy, miscarriage, and postpartum.
Individual Somatic Psychotherapy: While I incorporate a variety of modalities into my work as a somatic psychotherapist, I tend to focus on present-moment states of being. This means that I pay close attention to what’s happening in the room, in your body, and between you and me, during our sessions. You may be curious and yet hesitant; hopeful and yet afraid. I help you embody the resilience you need to become the person you’ve always wanted to be.
I help individuals and couples with the emotional aspects of infertility, pregnancy, miscarriage, and postpartum.
Individual Somatic Psychotherapy: While I incorporate a variety of modalities into my work as a somatic psychotherapist, I tend to focus on present-moment states of being. This means that I pay close attention to what’s happening in the room, in your body, and between you and me, during our sessions. You may be curious and yet hesitant; hopeful and yet afraid. I help you embody the resilience you need to become the person you’ve always wanted to be.
Shabnam Jesgar
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94107
I also specialize in infertility, in therapy, you will learn how to manage the dissapointemnts, rollercoaster of emotions, and the times spent waiting.
Your life is in a constant state of anxiety and worry. Your body feels tense and worn out from over thinking, over doing, and trying to just feel some control of your life. Everything feels unfair like you can’t catch a break. You are carrying so much self doubt and maybe feeling that you want to escape the everyday stress. A the same time, it feels like there is no way is no escape. You feel disconnected in your relationships, your work suffers, and you don’t feel vibrant anymore. Everywhere you look stress and anxiety are taking their toll.
I also specialize in infertility, in therapy, you will learn how to manage the dissapointemnts, rollercoaster of emotions, and the times spent waiting.
Your life is in a constant state of anxiety and worry. Your body feels tense and worn out from over thinking, over doing, and trying to just feel some control of your life. Everything feels unfair like you can’t catch a break. You are carrying so much self doubt and maybe feeling that you want to escape the everyday stress. A the same time, it feels like there is no way is no escape. You feel disconnected in your relationships, your work suffers, and you don’t feel vibrant anymore. Everywhere you look stress and anxiety are taking their toll.
Gabrielle Theobald-Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Keeping your head above water, let alone thriving while navigating work, relationships, parenting, infertility or postpartum journeys is HARD. We’re often set up for what feels like an impossible task, with a shocking lack of a village to hold the struggle with. There is an old Celtic saying, "It is in the shelter of each other that we live". I work with many parents and those on the journey to parenthood to help form their village and bring some more intentionality, ease, and joy on that journey. I'm enthusiastic about collaborating with you to explore practical coping strategies while also fostering a sense of self-compassion.
Keeping your head above water, let alone thriving while navigating work, relationships, parenting, infertility or postpartum journeys is HARD. We’re often set up for what feels like an impossible task, with a shocking lack of a village to hold the struggle with. There is an old Celtic saying, "It is in the shelter of each other that we live". I work with many parents and those on the journey to parenthood to help form their village and bring some more intentionality, ease, and joy on that journey. I'm enthusiastic about collaborating with you to explore practical coping strategies while also fostering a sense of self-compassion.
Leila Zwelling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Specializing in women's mental health across the lifespan, with a focus on the reproductive years, relationships, and trauma. Focus areas include infertility & loss; single women childless not by choice; LGBT family building; pregnancy & postpartum. I also work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety and healing from trauma. While I specialize in women's mental health, I welcome clients who identify throughout the gender identity spectrum.
Specializing in women's mental health across the lifespan, with a focus on the reproductive years, relationships, and trauma. Focus areas include infertility & loss; single women childless not by choice; LGBT family building; pregnancy & postpartum. I also work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety and healing from trauma. While I specialize in women's mental health, I welcome clients who identify throughout the gender identity spectrum.
Veronica Cardona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94133 (Online Only)
The journey through infertility and motherhood can be stressful and lonely. It often requires patience, perseverance, but above all HOPE. I want to empower and support you during this journey. Are you suspecting a problem because you have been trying to get pregnant without success? Have you been diagnosed with "infertility"? Are you considering IVF? Are you struggling with sustaining a pregnancy? Does your heart feel heavy with grief and sorrow over your loss and are ready for relief? Did you recently have a baby and are struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression or simply feeling overwhelmed? Reach out today. I can help you.
The journey through infertility and motherhood can be stressful and lonely. It often requires patience, perseverance, but above all HOPE. I want to empower and support you during this journey. Are you suspecting a problem because you have been trying to get pregnant without success? Have you been diagnosed with "infertility"? Are you considering IVF? Are you struggling with sustaining a pregnancy? Does your heart feel heavy with grief and sorrow over your loss and are ready for relief? Did you recently have a baby and are struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression or simply feeling overwhelmed? Reach out today. I can help you.
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Carol Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
Hello, My name is Carol Hernandez, LCSW. I am excited to be able to provide therapy services to people seeking a better version of themselves. I believe in positive psychology and practicing mindfulness. I have experience in adoption- working with both birth parents and adoptive parents. I have experience working with adoption-related issues, including the adoption triad, infertility issues, and grief and loss. I also work with clients who wish to improve their overall well-being.
Hello, My name is Carol Hernandez, LCSW. I am excited to be able to provide therapy services to people seeking a better version of themselves. I believe in positive psychology and practicing mindfulness. I have experience in adoption- working with both birth parents and adoptive parents. I have experience working with adoption-related issues, including the adoption triad, infertility issues, and grief and loss. I also work with clients who wish to improve their overall well-being.
Dancy Perinatal Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94112 (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression, birth trauma, infertility, loss and grief.
New families are all alone. Pregnancy and postpartum used to be supported by a village and now many are left wondering- what happened to the village?
Anxiety, depression, birth trauma, infertility, loss and grief.
New families are all alone. Pregnancy and postpartum used to be supported by a village and now many are left wondering- what happened to the village?
Shelby Singer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101
Additionally, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate infertility, pregnancy, and the adjustment into parenthood.
I believe that connections shape our everyday life and overall well-being. With that in mind, the core of my philosophy is to build a trusting and nurturing relationship with you in order for therapy to be successful. I bring compassion, warmth, and trust to each individual that I work with. I can assist in building upon your own strengths and abilities in order to live more authentically and with a greater sense of self-compassion. My practice is open to children, teenagers, and adults of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Additionally, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate infertility, pregnancy, and the adjustment into parenthood.
I believe that connections shape our everyday life and overall well-being. With that in mind, the core of my philosophy is to build a trusting and nurturing relationship with you in order for therapy to be successful. I bring compassion, warmth, and trust to each individual that I work with. I can assist in building upon your own strengths and abilities in order to live more authentically and with a greater sense of self-compassion. My practice is open to children, teenagers, and adults of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Maureen McCartney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123 (Online Only)
My specialty is helping women and men cope with the trauma associated with infertility, pregnancy loss, high risk pregnancies, postpartum anxiety, and new parenthood.
My career has followed my passion to help women and men cope with the stressors and trauma associated with family building and new parenthood. I bring extensive experience to my practice, with more than 15 years of counseling experience and specialized postgraduate training in fertility counseling. In addition, I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, focusing on postpartum anxiety, depression, and other perinatal stressors. I work with many couples to help them regain their connection and strength on their path to building their family as well as adjust to their new identity as parents.
My specialty is helping women and men cope with the trauma associated with infertility, pregnancy loss, high risk pregnancies, postpartum anxiety, and new parenthood.
My career has followed my passion to help women and men cope with the stressors and trauma associated with family building and new parenthood. I bring extensive experience to my practice, with more than 15 years of counseling experience and specialized postgraduate training in fertility counseling. In addition, I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, focusing on postpartum anxiety, depression, and other perinatal stressors. I work with many couples to help them regain their connection and strength on their path to building their family as well as adjust to their new identity as parents.
Beth Jaeger-Skigen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
I specialize in all aspects of infertility and pregnancy related issues.
Welcome. Searching for a therapist is a brave first step on the path to healing. If you find yourself not getting what you want out of work, relationships, and personal growth, therapy with me is an effective route to get what you want out of life. I am committed to helping people find more productive ways of overcoming obstacles and self-destructive patterns that interfere with living more satisfying lives. In addition to listening, I am interactive. Clients find me to be warm, empathic and easily approachable. I create a safe environment for my individuals clients, couples and groups.
I specialize in all aspects of infertility and pregnancy related issues.
Welcome. Searching for a therapist is a brave first step on the path to healing. If you find yourself not getting what you want out of work, relationships, and personal growth, therapy with me is an effective route to get what you want out of life. I am committed to helping people find more productive ways of overcoming obstacles and self-destructive patterns that interfere with living more satisfying lives. In addition to listening, I am interactive. Clients find me to be warm, empathic and easily approachable. I create a safe environment for my individuals clients, couples and groups.
Molly Kathleen Saeger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109
I have a special interest in working with relationship issues, trauma, behavioral issues, eating disorders, parent coaching, divorce/separation/single parenthood, and medical issues (cancer, infertility, postpartum depression, and type 1 diabetes, to name a few).
Feelings and thoughts, at times, may be difficult to manage. Anxiety, depression, painful entanglements, behavioral issues, and the lingering effects of damaging experiences can exhaust us. They may also interfere with relationships and affect behaviors. Finding meaning in difficult emotions and life events can be very helpful. My hope is to provide understanding and insight that creates a safe relationship and develops a sensible model for people to discover potentially destructive patterns, what really matters to them, and how one can live a more creative, flexible, and full life.
I have a special interest in working with relationship issues, trauma, behavioral issues, eating disorders, parent coaching, divorce/separation/single parenthood, and medical issues (cancer, infertility, postpartum depression, and type 1 diabetes, to name a few).
Feelings and thoughts, at times, may be difficult to manage. Anxiety, depression, painful entanglements, behavioral issues, and the lingering effects of damaging experiences can exhaust us. They may also interfere with relationships and affect behaviors. Finding meaning in difficult emotions and life events can be very helpful. My hope is to provide understanding and insight that creates a safe relationship and develops a sensible model for people to discover potentially destructive patterns, what really matters to them, and how one can live a more creative, flexible, and full life.
Ji Eun (Gina) Midlam
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
Ji Eun (Gina) Midlam, LCSW,ACM,CCM,CHC. I have been licensed therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2005. Currently, I also work in the healthcare industry for 20 years as a clinical supervisor and have my evening practice. My therapeutic approach/areas of focus involve:, life/health coaching, job stress management, career counseling, emotional supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, marital stress counseling, infertility and female related issues, medical issues of a new diagnosis, anxiety and depression, self-esteem/confidence problems.
Ji Eun (Gina) Midlam, LCSW,ACM,CCM,CHC. I have been licensed therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2005. Currently, I also work in the healthcare industry for 20 years as a clinical supervisor and have my evening practice. My therapeutic approach/areas of focus involve:, life/health coaching, job stress management, career counseling, emotional supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, marital stress counseling, infertility and female related issues, medical issues of a new diagnosis, anxiety and depression, self-esteem/confidence problems.
Dr. Shianling Weeks
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
I have expertise in anxiety, phobias, depression, PTSD, infertility, and perinatal distress.
You're deeply caring, creative, and curious. And you feel stuck, not good enough, overwhelmed, hurting. Disconnected from the life you want. You may be in numbness and slowly suffocating in a deep hole. You may find yourself shutting down and avoiding things that are usually important to you. You could be struggling to start a family, or dealing with scary thoughts and emotional pain in pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond. Even though you're not sure how, you are ready to make a change to live meaningfully, and are open to trying something new.
I have expertise in anxiety, phobias, depression, PTSD, infertility, and perinatal distress.
You're deeply caring, creative, and curious. And you feel stuck, not good enough, overwhelmed, hurting. Disconnected from the life you want. You may be in numbness and slowly suffocating in a deep hole. You may find yourself shutting down and avoiding things that are usually important to you. You could be struggling to start a family, or dealing with scary thoughts and emotional pain in pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond. Even though you're not sure how, you are ready to make a change to live meaningfully, and are open to trying something new.
Ilene Rich-Holtzberg Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104
My specialty areas are substance abuse, couples issues, eating disorders, life coaching, bariatric surgery issues, infertility/adoption, helping caregivers cope with dealing with a loved one's chronic illness.
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
My specialty areas are substance abuse, couples issues, eating disorders, life coaching, bariatric surgery issues, infertility/adoption, helping caregivers cope with dealing with a loved one's chronic illness.
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
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Infertility Therapists
How can infertility affect couples and their relationship?
Clients who are dealing with infertility may experience conflict and communication problems. It’s not unusual for shame, blame, and guilt to arise in cases of infertility, whether the source of the problem is one partner or both. This means that clients are upset and pulling away from their partner just when they need them the most. Some clients may find it difficult to spend time around friends and family who are pregnant. Friends and family can also make hurtful comments that increase tension during this time.
How does therapy for infertility issues work?
The therapist will begin by gathering information about the client or couple and make a treatment plan for their specific concerns. In addition to addressing common mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions or PTSD, therapists can help clients improve their decision-making and deal with stressors unique to infertility. Some examples include coping with the “two-week wait” before a pregnancy test, the distress associated with a failed attempt or miscarriage, and the shame and blame sometimes associated with reproductive concerns.
What type of therapy is best for infertility issues?
Many therapists offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are dealing with infertility issues. Some helpful therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which can aid clients in reframing negative thoughts about their situation. Expressive writing and art therapy can help clients process difficult feelings. Clients might also benefit from group therapy to experience support from others who are dealing with the same problems.
How long does therapy for infertility issues take?
There is no set length for therapy that addresses infertility or reproductive concerns. Some clients might find it helpful to continue therapy during their pregnancy to have healthy ways to cope with any associated stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Some clients who decide not to pursue fertility treatments might benefit from the support of a therapist. The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual client’s specific needs and goals.