Has anyone ever seen a therapist that specializes in fertility struggles? Would appreciate any recommendations. I’m struggling.

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Marilyn Laves if you’re in nyc area

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I worked with a therapist who was a labor and delivery nurse turned midwife turned therapist who focuses on infertility, traumatic birth (what I saw her for), and many pregnancy and postpartum issues. She does it virtually, but is local to LA and SF (she had offices both places but I’ve only ever seen her virtually). She helped me a lot. https://www.lisahanestherapy.com

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I’m so sorry. It’s so hard. And most support out there is “rah rah, you can do it you warrior!” Which can be not what you need all the time.
I don’t have a reco other than to be wary of asking the RE for one. I did that and it was beyond infuriating. She was so pro “more cycles” and not at all interested in helping me process other outcomes or options. She literally, openly, stated her goal as “helping me find a way to continue treatments,” when I wanted to be allowed to be ok stopping. Or at least to explore that.
I wish you the best!

Not sure where you are located but I used Fertility Centers of Illinois in Chicago, they had a therapist. I never used them but they are available. But hugs to you. I have actually been a great support to many friends and strangers through their difficult time. I was very hush hush about mine and relied on google to get me through, I couldn’t let my friends go through that so I held a lot of hands. Happy to private chat if you ever need a shoulder. I’ve made it to the other side of fertility issues after 8 years and honestly think I need a therapist now. It consumed our marriage and my life and it’s hard to think about life outside tracking cycles.

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