Infertility therapists in Pekin, IL
Browse Infertility therapists in Pekin, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Pekin, IL (Online Only)
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
Online in Pekin, IL
Infertility
Theresa McCay Boutross
Marriage and Family Therapist, LCSW, CADC. CMFT
As an adoptee, a seven-year infertility patient, and a mother who has built her family through adoption, I bring a unique blend of personal and professional experience to my work as an Adoption Competent Therapist. My specialty encompasses a wide range of topics, including identity formation, attachment, closed and open adoptions, loss and grief, and marital stressors. I am dedicated to assisting families navigating life stage challenges, whether they are formed through egg or sperm donation, adoption, or blended family systems.
With a compassionate and informed approach, I provide support and guidance to parents and individuals as they explore the complexities of their experiences, enhancing understanding and fostering healthier relationships. Together, we can create a safe space to address your unique challenges and promote healing and growth within your family. Let’s embark on this transformative journey toward connection and resilience together.
27 Years Experience
Online in Pekin, 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
Online in Pekin, IL
Infertility
Harney & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Harney has specific training and experience working with those enduring infertility. She understands the grief, loss, anxiety, and heartbreak that coincide with the process of infertility. Her work is compassionate, collaborative, and allows space for both loss and hope.
13 Years Experience
Online in Pekin, IL
Infertility therapists in Pekin, IL Statistics
Infertility therapists in Pekin, IL average 17 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Psychodynamic Therapy (51%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 84% |
Female |
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| 16% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 31% | Christian |
| 26% | Jewish |