Infertility

Experiencing infertility puts as unique strain on relationships. Whether it is MFI (male factor) or any other condition, infertility diagnoses can lead to guilt, blame, and shame. Infertility can provide challenges for intimacy, given the role that physical intimacy plays in conception, and how that can feel "mechanical" while timing sex. Helping couples connect through this process, and getting the support they need from each other, is something I am very passionate about.

You do not need to walk your difficult journey to parenthood alone. Whether impacted by infertility and its treatment (meds, IUI, IVF), use of third party reproduction (donor eggs/sperm/embryos or surrogacy), or deciding to grow your family via adoption or choosing to live child-free... we will join you. We have providers specialized in birth trauma, pregnancy and infant loss and stillbirth, and perinatal mood/anxiety/OCD/trauma disorders. We use an attachment and feminists' approach!

Experiencing infertility puts as unique strain on relationships. Whether it is MFI (male factor) or any other condition, infertility diagnoses can lead to guilt, blame, and shame. Infertility can provide challenges for intimacy, given the role that physical intimacy plays in conception, and how that can feel "mechanical" while timing sex. Helping couples connect through this process, and getting the support they need from each other, is something I am very passionate about.

I help clients with fertility struggles and loss at different stages of pregnancy.

After completing post graduate fertility training from the District of Columbia Board of Psychology I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples on their fertility journey. Regardless of where you are on your reproductive journey, fertility counseling is an important resource that will help you by providing you with the tools you need to navigate the emotions that come up along the way so you can thoughtfully explore the options to grow the family that is right for you.

The grueling process of trying to conceive takes its toll when even hope can hurt. The loss of a pregnancy, infant, or child can bring feelings of pain, grief, and isolation. I am trained in perinatal mood & anxiety disorders and would be honored to support you during this experience.

Understanding infertility interventions and solutions; support during decision-making processes; coping with fertility problems and pregnancy loss

I have personal and professional experience with infertility. You won't have to explain all the lingo to me - IUI, IVF, PGT, IVF with ICSI - I understand them all and have been in that world since 2016. I also understand the feelings that go along with infertility - of hopelessness, jealousy and guilt. I love to support clients on their journey to trying to start a family - regardless of what that looks like.

Infertility impacts 6.1 million couples in the United States or close to 1 in 6 couples. You may feel very isolated and alone during this time but literally millions of other couples are or have been in a similar position as you. Infertility is devastating and often is accompanied by pregnancy losses or a stillbirth experience. Infertility takes many couples on an emotional roller coaster while trying to start or grow a family.

I provide supportive, compassionate care for individuals experiencing infertility or struggling on their journey to becoming a parent. Infertility can be an incredibly isolating experience and having a therapist who understands the emotional and social challenges of navigating this journey can help the process feel a little more manageable.

We understand that fertility treatments and fertility struggles often stir up anxiety and depression in many individuals. Treatment is complicated by the psychological effects from the medications, hormones, stressors and implications of treatments. Our practice is able to meet you exactly where you are during their fertility journey and we understand the need for emotional support through an often very strenuous process, both physically and emotionally.

Our providers at Vayda MH have unique experience (both personal and professional in many cases) and expertise to support those with difficult journeys to parenthood. Whether impacted by infertility and the complexities and stress of treatment (e.g., meds, IUI, IVF), third party reproduction (donor gametes, surrogacy), pregnancy or perinatal concerns, birth trauma, or pregnancy/infant loss... you are NOT alone in your suffering. We will walk this painful path along with you!

Experiencing infertility puts as unique strain on relationships. Whether it is MFI (male factor) or any other condition, infertility diagnoses can lead to guilt, blame, and shame. Infertility can provide challenges for intimacy, given the role that physical intimacy plays in conception, and how that can feel "mechanical" while timing sex. Helping couples connect through this process, and getting the support they need from each other, is something I am very passionate about.

I have a specialty in grief and loss and a certification in expressive arts, I have found ways to work with those facing infertility to help on the road to healing. I was trained by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine in Mental Health, have completed the County of San Diego adoption program. and work with those going through IVF, surrogacy or facing challenges around women's health.

In my own struggles with infertility I have come to a deep understanding of both the physical and mental strain it places on ones body and mind. Each journey is different and as such, should be treated as unique as the individuals who experience trials of infertility.

Dealing with infertility - struggling to get and/or stay pregnant - is a life crisis. What we expected to be a joyful part of life becomes a series of losses which can leave us feeling intense grief, helplessness, anxiety, isolation, and envy. I can help you process these experiences, review different treatment options, talk you through considering the use of a donor and/or a gestational carrier, and even evaluate donors/GC's. You don't have to cope with this alone.