Infertility therapists in Palmdale, California CA
Infertility or Adoption
Jennie Steinberg - feminist, queer-affirming therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, PMH-C
I am currently pursuing my certification in fertility and mental health from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, but I find that most clients find my most useful credential in this area to be my lived experience. When you are struggling with trying to conceive, many people feel like they’re losing themself a little bit. It’s so easy to let your whole identity become “person who is failing to make a baby.” This rollercoaster is hard for anyone, but can be especially challenging if your experience includes other complications – miscarriages, past abortions, genetic carrier concerns, or gender dysphoria. If you are currently involved in fertility treatments, you might be juggling the emotions of gratitude and relief with overwhelm, unpredictability, shame, disconnection from your own body, a calendar full of medical appointments, and the experience of being a human pincushion. As an IVF veteran myself, I understand how large a toll this experience can take. When working with clients dealing with infertility, we work, among other things, on expanding your sense of identity and reclaiming yourself as more than a broken baby-making machine, riding the waves of hope and disappointment, untangling shame, reconnecting with your body, coping with anxiety, managing external stressors, navigating your grief over the story you imagined you’d have, and sitting with ambiguity. For help navigating the unruly rollercoaster of infertility, reach out to me. I look forward to meeting you soon!
17 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Gretchen Weisenburger Carrillo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Going through infidelity or adoption can be both wonderful and horrible/exhausting. It is physically taxing, expensive and a time very difficult for couples. Gretchen supports couples that are struggling to manage big changes in a relationship and are getting stuck along the way. Couples therapy can be a wonderful needed support on the journey of successfully expanding your family. Set up a consultation today to see how I can help you stay connected, energized and manage conflict.
22 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Teresa Rimmer
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Infertility can be agonizing. A support person not involved in your relationship can be very helpful as a sounding board to process the pain and the decision to keep going or adopt.
11 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Yael Sherne, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The road to parenthood is not always easy. For many it involves challenge and heartbreak along the way. If you are experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss, you may be feeling lost and alone, unsure of how to move forward. My practice specializes in supporting hopeful parents through this delicate time. With gentleness and compassion, we will create a safe space to explore and process the emotional aspects of fertility challenges or pregnancy loss.
6 Years Experience
Infertility or Adoption
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, authentic, compassionate and client-centered. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment that centers on client needs. Each therapy session promotes personal growth and success!
23 Years Experience