Welcome

For most people fertility isn’t an issue and having a child is an easy thing. For others, infertility can challenge how you feel about yourself, your relationship and your life. Infertility occurs in about 7.3 million women and their partners in the United States (Source: National Survey of Family Growth, CDC 2002). Infertility can be associated issues with the male partner (about 35%) the female partner (about 35%), both partners (about 13%) and finally due to unexplained causes (about 10%).

Going through the process of fertility treatment, whether utilizing medical, complementary or a combination of approaches requires an individual to be diligent about maintaining their health in mind and body as the process can be exhausting.

As I went through my personal journey of coping with infertility I found the most challenging thing was to find balance in my life and to maintain a sense of control and calmness. The amount of information and types of treatments that are available can be overwhelming and daunting. Support and information was an important part of my healing journey.

When working with individuals who are struggling with issues of fertility I teach skills to help you find your balance so that you can make the best choices for you and your family. Also, my goal is to help you maintain a sense of strength and personal well-being while coping with the difficulties and challenges along the way. To meet these goals, I provide comprehensive therapeutic services to help lower stress through the use of hypnosis, supportive interventions, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Mind-body techniques are an excellent way to help you take back control of your life and to learn how to cope with infertility in a more positive way. Along the journey to conception, there are many choices to be made; making them from a mindful, balanced place can contribute to your happiness and good health for the rest of your life. I work with my clients to help them reframe their goal from “getting pregnant” to building a healthy mind and body during preconception which can last throughout pregnancy and parenthood. Research has found that being in a mindful, calm state during preconception can have positive effects on the development of your baby.