For Moms
Fertility Challenges
The waiting can take up a lot of life, even when others cannot see it.
Who This Is For
When the next answer shapes the whole week
You may be waiting for a test, an appointment or an answer that changes the next plan. A friend’s announcement can bring happiness for them and pain for you in the same moment.
My medical social work background includes a great deal of experience with fertility treatment. I offer room for the emotional side of fertility challenges. You do not need to explain why a comment hurt or make your feelings easier for others to hear. I do not assume what treatment, family or future you want.
What We Work On
What you may be carrying
- 01
Waiting and uncertainty
Plans can feel suspended while you wait for information. We can talk about how much room the waiting takes in work, relationships and ordinary days.
- 02
Announcements and questions
You may want distance from a gathering or a conversation. We can discuss what to share and which questions you would rather not answer.
- 03
Strain between partners
People can respond differently to uncertainty and grief. That difference may feel lonely even when both care about what is happening.
How I Work
Emotional support without medical promises
CBT
CBT helps us notice thoughts that blame you for an outcome or demand certainty you cannot have. We examine those thoughts without trying to replace grief with positive thinking.
DBT
With DBT, we practice handling a painful moment and stating a boundary. You may want words for declining an event, asking for company or explaining that advice is not what you need.
What Sessions Look Like
A conversation that does not need a happy ending
- Where
- Virtual, from anywhere in New York State
- Length
- 45 to 50 minutes
- When
- Day, evening and weekend times
We can talk by video about the week around appointments, the strain on a relationship or grief others have not recognized. I am a social worker, not a prescriber. Tests, treatment options and medical decisions belong with your medical team.
You can feel more than one thing about another person’s good news.
What Can Shift
- Clearer choices about what you share and with whom.
- Room to discuss grief without comparing it to someone else’s.
- A request for support that reflects what helps you now.
These are hopes we work toward together, not guarantees.
For Moms
Before the next gathering
Decide what you want to share
A short answer or no discussion may be enough. I can help you practice language that protects your privacy without asking you to explain every decision.
Plan support afterward
Consider who you could speak with if the event feels painful. The aim is not to control your feelings, but to make room for them.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
Fees in Brief
$175
Individual therapy, 45 to 50 minutes
Individual therapy is $175. Couples therapy is $195 if you both want support with the strain and communication. A free 20 to 30 minute consultation lets us discuss fit.
All sessions are private pay. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. I am in network with Northwell Direct.
See all rates and the cancellation policyQuestions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you advise on fertility treatment?
Can I come without a partner?
What if I do not want to stay hopeful?
You can bring the waiting and the mixed feelings.
We can talk about emotional support without making promises about what comes next.