Infertility therapists in Salinas, California CA
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Infertility or Adoption
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
I work closely with individuals and couples navigating infertility and the many paths to building a family, including adoption and assisted reproduction. These experiences often bring a unique mix of grief, uncertainty, hope, and pressure, and I provide both therapeutic support and practical guidance throughout the process.
In addition to therapy, I offer psychoeducation to help clients better understand and manage the emotional aspects of family building, as well as comprehensive psychological evaluations required for adoption, surrogacy, and donor-related processes. I understand how time-sensitive these steps can be, and—based on both my professional experience and personal understanding—I prioritize these appointments, offering a quick turnaround and minimal wait whenever possible.
My goal is to provide a steady, informed, and compassionate presence during what can be an intensely emotional journey, helping clients move forward with clarity, resilience, and confidence.
26 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California
Infertility or Adoption
David Gumpert
Psychologist, PsyD
While I do not have specialized training in this subject, my partner and I experienced infertility difficulties for many years before finally having our two children. I can offer empathy and support from a personal experience. This may include suggestions I and others in the infertility community have found useful.
5 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Melissa Klass M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #119163
Some of the most joyous moments in life also have the potential to be the most painful. The world doesn’t seem fair when some women get pregnant just by looking at their partners, or so it would seem, while others try for months, and then begin to time their cycles, and finally start exploring other options. The infertility journey is long and confusing—full of needle pricks, doctor’s appointments and strange or inappropriate questions from friends and loved ones. And if you’re part of a queer couple, you can multiply those strange and inappropriate questions by a factor of two, or maybe three. But then it happens, you get the news: X number of healthy embryos. Yay! Except they are all boys, you really wanted a girl, but that’s okay, you just want a healthy baby. But then, your first implantation doesn’t take. So you have to try again. Success! At least at first. Miscarriages are also an all too common, intensely painful part of this process. It starts to feel like your body is betraying you. Or what if you don’t have all of the necessary parts to carry the child and you need to use a surrogate? The first one doesn’t work out, and the second one doesn’t pass psychological testing and number three, well, unfortunately after three unsuccessful tries, it’s time to look for number four. When will it end? And when will it be your turn for a healthy baby? Therapeutic support from someone who understands the process can help you feel less alone as you navigate the decisions, the ups and downs, and the journey to becoming your own self-educated endocrinologist (kidding, sort of…).
10 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Michelle Roberts
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
It's a particular kind of grief, longing for a family and perhaps experiencing many losses along the way. Even the loss of what can't be, or having to shift your understanding of what your identity is or will be in the world, has its own grief journey. The highs and the lows all make sense. I'm here as a steady presence as you figure out what you need most in the life you are building.
12 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The journey to becoming a parent is not so easy for some of us. Years of waiting, of expectation, of loss. It can do a number on us. Infertility challenges relationships, and our fundamental experience of ourselves.
9 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility therapists in Salinas, California Statistics
Infertility therapists in Salinas, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (54%), and Family Systems Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Somatic Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 41% | Christian |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |