Fertility
As someone who went through fertility treatment in order to become pregnant, I know firsthand the psychological burden that accompanies the process to becoming a parent in this way.
In my eyes, building a family is a basic human right, and for some people the struggle to have a child represents the inability to fulfill one of life’s essential goals. For both couples and individuals who experience issues related to fertility it may instill feelings of grief, anger, guilt, isolation, envy, or depression and can entail severe, long-term social and psychological consequences. In some cases, it can even cause couples to separate. Infertility also doesn’t discriminate and is physically and psychologically demanding in all cultures and societies.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples who are navigating fertility treatments, coping with reproductive loss, facing challenges in conceiving, or exploring options such as donor conception, adoption, or surrogacy.
I will focus on providing an empathetic support system as well as providing the resources and tools for you to build meaningful connections with those closest to you, whether that be with your partner or others. My approach is driven by Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy as well as Victor Frankl’s Logotherapy – for more details on how I work with individuals and couples in this capacity, please click on the drop-down menu.
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EFT is a therapeutic model and evidence-based roadmap rooted in attachment science. Change in EFT occurs through a series of corrective emotional experiences that enhance intrapersonal awareness, resilience, and adaptiveness to promote deeper connection in relationships and attachment security. It focuses heavily on the deepening, processing, and transformation of emotions, and when this is achieved in session it helps individuals and couples better understand both themselves and each other, become comfortable with vulnerability, and thus, build a sense of connection.
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Logotherapy, developed by Viktor Frankl, is an existential and meaning-centered psychotherapy. Frankl's approach focuses on helping individuals find purpose and meaning in life, even in the face of suffering. Central to logotherapy is the belief that the primary human drive is the search for meaning, and by identifying and pursuing personal meaning, individuals can overcome challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. The therapy emphasizes responsibility, freedom, and the capacity to choose one's attitude toward life circumstances, empowering individuals to find purpose even in the midst of adversity.
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms— to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”
