Infertility therapists in Jacksonville, Florida FL
Infertility or Adoption
Kathryn Ziemer
Psychologist, PhD
I provide support during the ups and downs of infertility, when facing painful or intrusive medical treatments, and during times of high distress, such when a treatment fails or after a miscarriage. I will help you work through feelings of stress, grief, fear, and other emotions you might be experiencing. We will also work together to help you strengthen the coping skills you already have, develop new coping skills, and more clearly communicate your needs to others.
16 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
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
Infertility or Adoption
Mrs. Staci Lee Schnell
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., C.S., LMFT
I work with couples that are dealing with Infertility.
31 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Julie Novak
Psychologist, PsyD
Dealing with infertility issues can leave you utterly hopeless, confused, depressed and anxious. We will work together to help you find hope again.
17 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Theresa M. Boutross
Marriage and Family Therapist, LCSW, CADC. CMFT
As an adoptee, 7 year infertility patient, mother who builds her family through adoption and Adoption Competent Therapist I have an in-depth professional and personal perspective. Specializing in topics such as identity formation, attachment, closed and open adoptions, loss and grief work and marital stressors. Assisting parents with life stage challenges within the family built through egg/spree donation, adoption and blended family systems.
25 Years Experience