Infertility therapists in Christiansburg, Virginia VA
Heather Clifft
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Adoption is a beautiful way to form a family. Adoption brings both joy as well as a range of emotions in challenges in life transitions. As an Adoption Competent Counselor, I understand the many ways in which adoptions touches individuals and families. Counseling services are available to birth families, adoptive families, adopted individuals, and extended family members regardless of the stage of adoption or the stage of life.
14 Years Experience
Strides in Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PSY.D.
According to the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) approximately 6.1 million couples in the United States, or 10 percent of all couples of childbearing age, have difficulty conceiving. However, it still remains a topic that couples do not speak about easily. Therefore there is often an illusion that they are alone or ‘defective’ which is not true.
The course of infertility treatment can be highly variable. Some couples conceive immediately while others can take 1-2 years to achieve their goal. Research has shown that fertility increases when a woman’s stress decreases. Therefore, while going through tests and medical procedures, it is important to have outlets to express emotion and build concrete strategnies to cope with changes and challenges.
With infertility treatment there is also an increased chance of multiple births. While this doubles and triples the blessing it also increases the amount of planning and stress. The approach of ‘one-on-one’ parenting, that most of us experienced, is different to the parenting approach (called ‘zone defense’ by some parents) needed with multiples.
The choice to adopt comes about for many different reasons and can be expressed in a multitude of ways. Sometimes it is done formally through adoption agencies and the courts, and sometimes it is done between family members, legally or informally. Adoption crosses over many ethnic, cultural, religious, and socio-economic barriers. Adoption can happen at various ages for the parent and the child. Some families have both adoptive and biological children. Sometimes step-parents adopt their spouse’s children from a previous relationship. Adoptive siblings can be biologically related to each other or from different corners of the world.
23 Years Experience
Amazing Grace Psychiatric Services, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse/Therapist, PMHNP, CNM, PMH-C
I worked in OB/GYN for 14 years as a Certified Nurse Midwife before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have cared for couples with infertility, adoption, termination, pregnancy complications and perinatal mood disorders. Midwives are known for empathy and listening skills, which perfectly pairs for those persons going through any one of these conditions. A safe place with non-judgmental care will be offered here.
4 Years Experience
Hope I. Hills, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist in NC, Authorized PsyPact Practitioner in 40 states
Having had infertility problems myself, so I understand the sadness and pain that accompanies all aspects of not being able to birth a child. I also adopted a child, as well as having 9 foster children, so I recognize the struggles and joys of taking that path.
38 Years Experience
Soul Journey Coaching & Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Board Certified Holistic Functional Medicine Psychoneuroimmunology Practitioner
Soul Journey Coaching works with Infertility from the holistic perspective of self-identity,individuality, creativity, survival issues, your sense of personal security, what having a child/caldron means, and aspects of bringing a child/children into the word.
24 Years Experience