Infertility therapists in Palm Desert, CA
Browse Infertility therapists in Palm Desert, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Infertility
Samantha Schaefer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
The path to building a family can bring unexpected grief, frustration, and longing. I support individuals and couples navigating infertility, adoption, and the complex emotions that come with both—helping you feel grounded and seen through each step. I also specialize in working with individuals who are adopted better understand their identity and their own story as an adoptee.
10 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA
Infertility
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Infertility or Adoption.
10 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA
Infertility
Courtney Whetstone
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
After my lived experience with pregnancy loss and not being able to receive the proper services and care that I needed, I knew it was my turn to make a difference and provide the type of support that is needed within this population. Someone that can work within this population with the care and time and effort and advocacy it deserves. I have written a workbook on this very topic and it is something that is needed in this field.
12 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA (Online Only)
Infertility
Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Infertility and adoption journeys are deeply emotional experiences that can bring hope, grief, joy, and uncertainty—all at once. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate the complex emotions and decisions that accompany both infertility and the adoption process.
For those facing infertility, therapy offers a safe and compassionate space to process feelings of loss, guilt, anger, and disappointment. Together, we work to reduce the isolation that so often accompanies fertility challenges, strengthen coping strategies, and improve communication between partners as they move through difficult choices about treatment, timing, or next steps.
For adoptive and pre-adoptive parents, my work focuses on preparing emotionally for the realities of adoption, understanding attachment and trauma-informed parenting, and navigating the evolving relationships between birth families, adoptive families, and children. I also work with individuals experiencing post-adoption adjustment issues, including identity changes, unexpected stressors, or grief over unmet expectations.
Using cognitive-behavioral and family systems approaches, therapy focuses on helping clients identify and manage anxious or depressive symptoms, cultivate resilience, and foster a sense of empowerment through each phase of the journey.
My goal is to provide steady, compassionate guidance through life’s most sensitive transitions—helping clients find strength, understanding, and meaning along the way.
22 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA (Online Only)
Infertility
Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
Couples who face infertility can often struggle in their relationships. Infertility and miscarriage can also cause a crisis of faith because people question why God allows it. I can help couples process their loss, pain, and issues related to their faith.
7 Years Experience
Online in Palm Desert, CA (Online Only)
Infertility therapists in Palm Desert, CA Statistics
Infertility therapists in Palm Desert, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Family Systems Therapy (43%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 37% | Christian |
| 35% | Black / African American |