Infertility therapists in Chicago, IL
Browse Infertility therapists in Chicago, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Infertility
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I support individuals and couples navigating the complex emotional journey of infertility and adoption. Together, we process grief, uncertainty, identity shifts, and relationship stress while building resilience and coping strategies. My approach is compassionate and affirming, helping clients find clarity, connection, and hope as they move through family-building decisions and transitions.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Infertility
Nefertiti Nowell
Therapist, Dr.
Seeking help is a powerful step to improving your quality of life. Talking to someone about whatever your concerns are is something that almost anyone can benefit from, but many people are afraid to reach out. If you are considering therapy or coaching, I applaud you, and I really do want to help you find what you need to feel POWERFUL and help you develop the tools to have peace in your life.
I enjoy working with diverse clients, and have treated patients on the inpatient as well as outpatient basis. I began providing therapy in 1996, and have worked full time in several local hospitals before deciding to work full time in outpatient private practice. Though I work with many populations, I enjoy helping individuals with issues of trauma as well as working with couples. I work with all age ranges and have helped clients with a range of diagnosis. I use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. I am also a Certified Hypnotist and a trained mediator.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL
Infertility
Natalie A Shafer
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, LPC
The path to parenthood is not one-size-fits-all, and experiences of infertility and adoption can bring a complex mix of hope, grief, uncertainty, and meaning. Together, we will process these emotions, honor your unique journey, and navigate decisions and transitions in a way that feels aligned with your values.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60607
Online in Chicago, IL
Infertility
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
The journey through infertility, reproductive challenges, and the uncertainty of trying to conceive can be an incredibly lonely, heartbreaking, and anxiety-inducing path. Anne provides a warm, deeply validating, and collaborative space for individuals and couples navigating the profound emotional toll of fertility treatments, pregnancy loss, and reproductive trauma. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) and Certified Grief Informed Professional, she helps clients process the invisible grief, systemic stress, and identity shifts that so often accompany the struggle to build a family.
Anne’s integrative approach pairs evidence-based psychotherapy with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and creative art therapy. These tools are uniquely powerful for fertility support—offering tangible ways to calm a hyper-vigilant nervous system, manage the anxiety of "the two-week wait," and express complex feelings of anger, hope, and body betrayal when words feel insufficient. Whether you are navigating IVF, processing a medical diagnosis affecting your fertility, weathering professional burnout alongside treatment, or grieving a loss, Anne is dedicated to helping you protect your mental health and reclaim a sense of agency.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL
Infertility
TriWellness
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, LPC, BCN, CIT, CYYT, QEEG-C, AAT-I
We support individuals and couples navigating the emotional complexities of infertility, fertility treatments, and adoption. Using evidence-based approaches such as attachment-based therapy, trauma-informed care, family systems work, and mind–body interventions, we help clients process grief, uncertainty, and transition while strengthening resilience and connection throughout their family-building journey.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60646
Online in Chicago, IL
Infertility
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
With many years of experience in the field of foster care and adoption—including six years as an Adoption Assessor and Birthparent Counselor—I’ve had the privilege of supporting numerous families through the emotional and practical steps of this journey. I understand the deep and complex issues that can arise along the way and approach each situation with empathy, sensitivity, and respect for every member of the family.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Infertility
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We work with individuals and couples who are on journey of growing their family in a way that feels accessible and meaningful for them.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60661
Online in Chicago, IL
Infertility
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
The journey toward parenthood can be filled with hope, grief, uncertainty, and complex emotions. Infertility and adoption experiences often carry unique cultural, familial, and societal pressures that can feel isolating. We provide a supportive space to process loss, navigate difficult decisions, strengthen relationships, and make sense of the emotional challenges that can arise throughout these journeys
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Infertility
Juliette Grantham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I'm Juliette Grantham, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist specializing in infertility and adoption.
Infertility carries a grief that is cumulative and cyclical: another month of hope, another negative test, another round of treatment that asks a great deal of your body and your marriage. It is also frequently invisible, mourned privately while everyone around you announces pregnancies. Adoption brings its own terrain, including a process that requires you to be evaluated, waiting without a timeline, and feelings about not conceiving that do not simply resolve once a child arrives.
I work psychoanalytically, which means there is room for grief that has had nowhere to go. What you are carrying has an unconscious logic worth understanding, often touching questions about your body, your worth, and what you assumed your life would hold. Mourning does not run on a schedule here.
If you are moving through infertility treatment, adoption, or the long uncertainty of either, I would be glad to talk.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60603
Online in Chicago, IL
Infertility
Pavan Prasad
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Infertility therapists in Chicago, IL Statistics
Infertility therapists in Chicago, IL average 17 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Psychodynamic Therapy (50%), and Family Systems Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 83% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
|
Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Multicultural Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 28% | Christian |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |