Infertility therapists in Irvine, California CA
We are proud to feature top rated Infertility therapists in Irvine. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Infertility or Adoption
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The road to expanding a family can be an emotional rollercoaster that leaves you feeling lonely, overwhelmed, and disconnected from your own body. I provide a steady, safe space to process the intense grief, anxiety, and identity shifts that come with infertility, IVF, and postpartum depression.
14 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Dr. Carla DeFraine
Therapist, M.Ed, Ph.D.
I trained at Harvard and Vanderbilt, I have a sense of humor, and I am dedicated to the people who enter my office. If things were fine the way they are you would not need me, so be prepared to be challenged, and be prepared to work hard. I will be with you every step of the way.
36 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Infertility or Adoption
Katie Burgess
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Katie has over 10 years of experience working with families in the foster and adoption process. She supports individuals and families navigating the complexities of adoption, offering a thoughtful space to process identity, attachment, grief, and the evolving dynamics that can arise throughout the adoption journey.
Katie also specializes in perinatal experiences and is a certified perinatal mental health provider with extensive experience in supporting individuals and families through the difficult and sensitive journey of infertility. It can be an isolating and all consuming process. You are not alone and Katie enjoys partnering with individuals and families through this delicate season.
15 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
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.
21 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
In therapy, I support individuals and couples navigating the grief, uncertainty, and identity shifts that often accompany infertility and adoption. Our work centers on meaning-making, emotional regulation, and deepening relational support through these complex experiences.
10 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Rising Pines Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I support individuals and couples navigating infertility, adoption, and related emotional challenges. Therapy offers space to process grief, uncertainty, identity shifts, and complex emotions throughout these deeply personal journeys.
11 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
Infertility and adoption issues can be a personal matter. I have many years of experience as I worked within the court system regarding adoptions. I also have many years of experience with working with both males and females as it relates to fertility issues.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA California
Infertility or Adoption
Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LEP, NCC, APCC, AMFT, ASW, NCC
The journey of growing a family can be fraught with invisible grief and stress. We provide a specialized space to process the emotional toll of infertility or the unique complexities of the adoption constellation for all parties involved.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA California
Infertility or Adoption
LaTianna Williams, Sexologist and Holistic Tantra
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CTRS, ABS
Infertility or adoption processing.
8 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Personal experience with adoption and serving as resource parent
24 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA California (Online Only)
Irvine is one of the wealthiest and most planned cities in the United States — anchored by UC Irvine and home to the regional headquarters of dozens of major corporations — with a therapy community shaped by the intersection of high-achievement academic culture, tech and finance sector burnout, and a large East Asian population that brings distinct cultural dimensions to help-seeking and mental health. The city's majority-minority population — with Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Iranian communities among the most prominent — drives strong demand for multilingual therapists who can work across multiple cultural frameworks. Hoag Hospital and the UCI Health system provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-established private practice community serving Irvine's planned residential villages. UCI's clinical psychology training program supplies a significant number of therapists to the broader Orange County ecosystem.
Infertility therapists in Irvine, California Statistics
Infertility therapists in Irvine, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (53%), and Family Systems Therapy (47%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
|
| 25% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 49% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 46% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 47% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Somatic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Christian |
| 40% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 39% | Black / African American |