Infertility therapists in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee TN
Infertility or Adoption
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
Infertility or Adoption
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Infertility may create a complicated pattern of grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma for couples. Therapy provides an avenue to find meaning-based coping strategies as well as to find ways to support and communicate your needs with your partner.
19 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD, BCB
As a health psychologist, my focus is to support you through your struggles with infertility using a mind and body approach. I have expertise in helping individuals and couples cope with their infertility issues.
10 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
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