Infertility therapists in Santa Ana, California CA
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Infertility
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 Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility
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 Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility
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 Near Santa Ana, CA
Infertility
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Infertility and the journey toward adoption are among the most emotionally demanding experiences adults and couples face — marked by hope, grief, uncertainty, and an emotional toll that is rarely acknowledged by those around you. As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in reproductive mental health, fertility-related anxiety, pregnancy loss, IVF emotional support, and adoption adjustment, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored specifically to the unique challenges of family building. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic insight, and trauma-informed care, I help individuals and couples navigate each stage of the process with greater emotional resilience and clarity. Telehealth therapy for infertility available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility
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 Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
Infertility
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 Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility
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 Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility
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 Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
Infertility
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 Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Infertility
Stephanie A. Carson
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., LMFT
The inability to have a child or the pain of an unsuccessful adoption triggers intense feelings of grief and loss. It can send shockwaves down to your very core, and through your relationship as well. If you are struggling with infertility or adoption issues, I'd like to help. Call me today to get the emotional support and guidance you deserve!
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
Santa Ana is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States and has an overwhelmingly Latino population — predominantly Mexican American, with significant Central American communities — making Spanish-speaking and bicultural therapists not a specialty but a baseline requirement for meaningful access to care. The city's families navigate a complex mix of immigration stress, economic precarity, and the particular challenges of raising children across cultures, and therapists fluent in both language and cultural context serve an essential community function. CHOC Children's and the broader Orange County healthcare system provide institutional mental health resources, though access can be limited by insurance and immigration-related barriers. Telehealth has meaningfully expanded therapy access for Santa Ana residents who prefer culturally matched care over what is available locally.
Infertility therapists in Santa Ana, California Statistics
Infertility therapists in Santa Ana, 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) (63%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (49%), and Family Systems Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
|
| 24% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 48% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 47% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Christian |
| 39% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 39% | Black / African American |