Infertility therapists in Yelm, Washington WA
Infertility or Adoption
Tracy L. Morris
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I spent more than 20 years researching, writing, and counseling others about the whole range of fertility-related issues that are sometimes lumped together and called "infertility." From those experiences, I have developed a perspective that is highly sensitive to the entire continuum of reproductive mental health, from pre-menarche to menopause, and with all genders. My viewpoint is tuned in to the impact of a person's reproductive system and status on their emotional and mental well-being -- and not just when they're trying to conceive.
9 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Teona Amble
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
Dealing with struggles in growing your family can feel overwhelming. I am here to help you navigate the challenges of infertility issues and adjustment to infertility treatment. I am also available to help you prepare for adoption and to support your family and you during and after adoption. Let's work together to help you survive and thrive during these difficult times and be present with yourself and your family.
13 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Psychotherapy.Com
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Assistance with issues related to infertility, or adoption.
28 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Dr. Ann Becker-Schutte; Healthy Balanced Life Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Infertility can create unique challenges within a relationship. It can also strain other relationships. I work with clients to help them navigate the grief of infertility, and to explore what their future options may be.
21 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