Infertility therapists in Ames, Iowa IA
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Infertility or Adoption
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 Ames, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Cynthia Leslie
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, MA, CPRS
Couples who face infertility can often struggle in their relationships. Infertility and miscarriage can also cause a crisis of faith because people question why God allows it. I can help couples process their loss, pain, and issues related to their faith.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed counseling for individuals and couples navigating infertility, adoption-related stress, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and the emotional impact these experiences can have on identity, relationships, and mental health. These deeply personal journeys often bring grief, anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation, relationship strain, uncertainty about the future, and emotional overwhelm.
Brad takes a holistic and compassionate approach to infertility and adoption counseling, helping clients process the emotional complexity of these experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Therapy provides space to explore grief, expectations, identity concerns, past trauma, and the emotional impact of medical or life circumstances related to fertility and family building.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients process emotional pain, reduce distress, and build resilience during difficult life transitions. Therapy focuses on restoring emotional balance, strengthening coping skills, and supporting clients in making meaningful, values-aligned decisions about their next steps.
Infertility and adoption-related experiences can also surface unresolved trauma, attachment wounds, or long-standing emotional pain. Brad’s approach helps clients understand these deeper layers while also supporting present-day emotional needs, communication within relationships, and healthy decision-making moving forward.
Therapy is collaborative, individualized, and focused on creating a supportive space where clients feel heard, validated, and understood. The goal is to help individuals and couples navigate these challenges with greater clarity, emotional stability, and connection while moving toward healing and hope.
Healing is possible, even in deeply painful and uncertain circumstances. With the right support, clients can find meaning, resilience, and emotional peace as they move forward on their unique path.
28 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA Iowa (Online Only)
Infertility or Adoption
Farrah Bonde
Registered Social Worker, LISW
Farrah has over 20 years working in the adoption field supporting individuals and couples with the emotional challenges that come with adoption and infertility. Farrah will provide a safe place to process feelings such as grief, loss, frustration, anxiety, miscarriages and the adoption process.
27 Years Experience
Online in Ames, IA Iowa (Online Only)
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 Ames, IA Iowa
Infertility therapists in Ames, Iowa Statistics
Infertility therapists in Ames, Iowa average 21 years of experience and charge around $222 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (50%), Psychodynamic Therapy (50%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%).
Average years in practice
21 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$222
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
|
| 25% |
Male |
|
Session Type
| 87% |
Online Only |
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| 13% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Christian Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 50% | Young Adult |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 63% | Christian |
| 50% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 50% | Black / African American |
| 50% | Asian |