Infertility Therapy near Marietta, Roswell & Atlanta
Evidence-based Infertility Therapy for women who need additional support when struggling with the emotional turmoil of infertility.
Is The Stress Of Infertility Making Life Harder To Navigate?
- Are issues with fertility negatively impacting your mental health?
- Does the emotional roller coaster of hopefulness followed by disappointment cause a sense of grief that’s hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced it?
- Without parenthood in your future, is it hard to imagine what life will look like?
Whether you have experienced trouble trying to conceive, undergone fertility treatments, or experienced pregnancy loss, the sadness, uncertainty, and lack of control can be overwhelming and impact every aspect of your life. Having no control over the outcome of if or when you will conceive can create an ongoing level of tension that not only bleeds into work but also relationships with your partner, family, and friends.
The Emotional Toll Of Infertility Comes In Many Forms
You may notice that you:
- The grief you felt after experiencing a previous miscarriage never completely went away, making you hesitant ever to try again;
- You suffer from decision fatigue as you try to determine which fertility treatment route to take, along with anxiety about the potential discomfort and effectiveness of the procedure;
- It’s difficult to manage your emotions every time a friend or co-worker announces they’re pregnant;
- You feel like your body has let you down and angry you can’t have what others can do with ease;
- As more time passes without a child, your mounting financial investments may strain your relationship with your partner.
Although experiencing setbacks trying to conceive can be emotionally taxing, you don’t have to go through it alone. Receiving therapy at this vulnerable time can help you navigate the ups and downs of infertility with more ease, self-awareness, and confidence.
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Many Women Struggle With Infertility
Struggling with the pain and uncertainty of infertility and pregnancy loss often feels isolating but far more common than many of us think. In fact, more than half of all human fertilization results in miscarriage. [1] What’s more, “approximately 9 percent of men and 11 percent of women of reproductive age in the United States have experienced infertility problems.” [2]
For many, living through the emotional highs and lows of multiple rounds of fertility treatments can be extremely strenuous, both physically and mentally. Losing a pregnancy at any stage can feel like losing a piece of ourselves. And because sharing deep pain with our partners isn’t always easy, they’re often unsure of how to support us.
Women Often Feel At Fault For Infertility
Today’s birth culture can be unforgiving whenever things don’t go as planned. We are flooded with images of ecstatic women rubbing their baby bumps, perpetuating the false narrative that pregnancy always comes easily. Not only do setbacks make us feel broken, but the worry we carry about a potential miscarriage when we do get pregnant can make the process excruciating.
Fertility issues can have a profound effect on your psyche. Fortunately, infertility counseling offers support for the multi-faceted ways you may be impacted. Whether you’ve suffered a miscarriage, are experiencing decision fatigue, or just need somewhere to share your fears and frustrations, therapy can help.
Infertility Therapy Offers Supportive Guidance
Dealing with infertility can be isolating and overwhelming, but psychotherapy offers hope during whatever challenging journey you may face. Therapy provides a non-judgmental space to process your emotions, explore feelings of grief and loss, and work through the anxiety and stress that may arise along the way.
With support from a counselor who won’t be dismissive or expect you to “get back on the horse and try again,” you can build resilience, find inner strength, and gain clarity as you navigate infertility. They can help you manage the uncertainty you are experiencing, empowering you to move forward with greater peace. Whether that looks like exploring different paths to parenthood or finding a renewed sense of purpose and self-compassion if the door to fertility has closed, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
What To Expect In Sessions
Normalizing the sadness and frustration you’re going through can be the first step in helping you feel seen and heard. In sessions, you’ll be offered support to grieve the loss you’ve experienced, whether through miscarriage, unsuccessful fertility treatment, or having to let go of your dream of being a parent.
Once we unpack your emotions, we will create an action plan to help you navigate your experience. Depending on what your concerns are, we may decide to work on boundary-setting to better manage triggering situations or help you cut back on other activities when going through fertility treatment. We can also help you navigate your emotions if you’ve decided to cease treatments and explore alternative paths to parenthood.
We Utilize Therapeutic Approaches Tailored To Your Needs
Because the infertility journey can take many different paths, we ensure therapy will be customized to address whatever you need the most support with. To help you cope with health anxiety and uncertainty, we may incorporate Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) or elements of Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), such as ritual prevention skills.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you overcome negative beliefs that often arise with infertility—like blaming yourself for being “defective”—and break the loop of critical self-talk. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused skills can assist with managing the stress of fertility treatments and making peace with what you cannot control. Assertiveness skills can help you deal with care providers or those in your life who may be less understanding or compassionate than you’d hope for.
Imagine if you could…
- Have a supportive environment to discuss your fears and concerns;
- Face infertility knowing that the bravest version of yourself is in charge;
- Learn effective coping strategies to manage the intense emotions surrounding uncertainty, loss, and setbacks;
- Set healthy boundaries that help you navigate situations that cause pain and frustration.
No matter where you are on your journey, infertility therapy can help you process unresolved grief, foster self-compassion, and handle transitions with more resilience. Learning to embrace acceptance can give your life a renewed sense of purpose and meaning.
But Maybe You’re Not Sure If Infertility Therapy Is Right For You…
Receiving Support For Infertility Can Make A Difference
Help is available, and you’re never alone. If you would like to find out more about infertility therapy with Awaken Counseling, either in-person or online, you can click here to schedule a free 15-minute call.
[1] https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/social-anxiety-disorder
[2] https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/infertility/conditioninfo/common
