Infertility therapists in Athens, Tennessee TN
Infertility or Adoption
Glyndora Condon LPC of Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters, Marriage and Family Therapy; Licensed Professional Counseling
Personally I went through 16 years of infertility, 7 years of attempting to adopt-through 4 adoption agencies. I know how it feels as I walked past the baby clothes, a pregnant person, a mother with children, or endured Mother's Day...and like. It took 6 surgeries to have my two daughters, and even then I was open to adoption and became a foster mother. I can walk alongside you and help you find meaning and mindfulness as you face this issue.
8 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Ebb & Flow Counseling + Coaching
Psychologist, PsyD
We specialize in infertility and third party reproduction. We are members of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
14 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
Willow & Arbor, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
Infertility treatments and adoption can be full of hope and possibility, as well as fear, shame, and trauma. Along with medical visits, etc., therapy can be an integral part of working through this often tumultuous and stressful journey.
10 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Dr. Amy Schullery
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with clients going through fertility issues.
17 Years Experience