Are you or your partner struggling with infertility?
Saying that the stress, grief, and heartbreak of infertility is a lot to handle is an understatement. It's a very challenging and painful experience. The process of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) can be exhausting and often it feels never-ending. You may feel like no one else understands the pain that you're going through. Or, you may feel like you've become isolated from your friends or family. It may feel too hard to be around others who don't understand. It's important to know that while it REALLY doesn't feel like it right now, you are not alone.
Infertility is actually a common experience for many couples. According to the CDC, about 19% of women in the United States have difficulty getting pregnant. And yet, it's still something that is not talked about nearly enough. The lack of knowledge and understanding of infertility can make it feel even more isolating and difficult to cope with. You don't have to continue to bear the pain and stress of it on your own.
Infertility Counseling in Wake Forest, NC can help
Working with an infertility counselor is a very effective tool for mothers and couples experiencing infertility. An infertility counselor who specializes in infertility counseling can provide you with support, understanding, and guidance. They can help you navigate the challenges of infertility and IVF. Together, they can help you navigate the impacts it may be having on your relationship.
We understand that there are a lot of layers to infertility, and a variety of ways to address it. Couples and adults navigating their infertility journey may try a variety of treatments depending on the cause of infertility. They may attempt other forms of treatment such as:
Hormone testing
Semen analysis
Genetic testing
Testicular biopsy
Ovulation testing & ovulation reserve testing
Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
You may be experiencing grief, and mourning the loss of the pregnancy you were hopeful for. It's very common for mothers to experience trauma during and after the process of infertility as well. Your self-esteem, sense of worth, and self-confidence also may have been affected as your relationship with your body has changed. Not to mention the impact that infertility can have on your relationship with your partner. Or, other loved ones in your life. An infertility counselor can help you process all these different emotions and experiences. They can also support you as you heal from these experiences as well.
Common reasons Why You and Your Partner May seek infertility counseling
Our infertility counselors in Wake Forest, NC (serving the greater raleigh, NC area) understand that there is not one single infertility experience. We recognize the unique concerns of non-binary individuals and other couples on their infertility journey. Your infertility journey is unique to you, and so are the struggles that you are experiencing. You and your partner may have been experiencing infertility for years. Or, you may have begun this journey recently. We also understand that you may be on this journey without a partner, and that can change your experience.
We're committed to understanding your unique journey. These are only a few common reasons that our clients often come to us for infertility counseling.
To process the grief, sadness, and anger that they may be feeling
Support while healing from trauma due to IVF and infertility
Support in managing the financial stress of infertility treatments
To process and cope with sexual stress or changes in their sex life
Guidance and support in exploring their feelings about their body. Or, any changes it's going through
Conflict resolution support for couples who may disagree about fertility treatments or decisions
Help with communicating with their partner about what they're going through
Our infertility counselors in Wake Forest, nC can help
When considering infertility counseling in North Carolina and Georgia, it's vital you find a counselor with the training and experience that fits your specific concerns. We have counselors at our practice that are experienced in working with both mothers and couples who are struggling with infertility. They understand the unique challenges that come with infertility. As a result, they know what approach works best to process and heal from the pain that infertility causes.
The infertility counselors at our practice won't only sit and listen to your concerns. They have trained in evidence-based treatments proven to be effective. The evidence-based treatments that our infertility counselors are trained in are:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, has been shown to be very helpful in reducing anxiety and depression. It has also been effective in improving self-esteem. It can also help you learn how to manage your thoughts and emotions more effective way. This is especially helpful when you're dealing with the roller coaster of emotions that comes with infertility.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), is a short-term form of couples counseling. It helps to strengthen relationships. Through EFT, your counselor will dig into the negative patterns in your relationship and help you "uproot" these negative patterns. Together, you will learn new ways of communicating. EFT helps couples understand each other better. This can be very helpful when infertility puts a strain on your relationship.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy is a proven couples therapy. It's focused on helping couples improve communication, connection, and intimacy. With Gottman Couples Therapy, your counselor will help you become "unstuck" in your relationship. They accomplish this by helping you to understand each other in a deeper way. Then you will work on becoming more empathetic and intimate to build a better relationship. This approach can be very helpful for couples who are struggling with infertility. It helps them learn how to better connect and empathize with one another.
Our Approach to Infertility Counseling in Wake forest, nC (serving the greater raleigh, NC area)
The infertility counselors at our practice will take time to understand the unique challenges that you or your partner are facing. They will create an individualized plan that fits your needs and goals in therapy. In infertility counseling, they will provide you with a comfortable and safe space to process and better understand your emotions and experiences.
It's important to know that our counselors won't simply fix your problems for you.
Instead, they will collaborate with you. They will empower you to overcome your challenges and heal from your experiences. They will enable you to grow and become resilient. By doing so, you can continue to be brave and face the challenges in your life in the future as well. Our counselors will not only listen to you but will also support you, guide you, and empower you. Remember, healing is possible. You don't have to do this alone.
Begin Infertility Counseling in Wake Forest, NC (serving the greater raleigh, NC area)
Infertility doesn't have to mean the end of your relationship. Our team of caring therapists would be happy to offer support in repairing your relationship. We can help improve trust and intimacy from our Wake Forest, NC-based therapy practice. To start your therapy journey, please follow these simple steps:
1. Book your initial infertility counseling session
2. Meet with a caring therapist so our team can better understand your relationship
3. Start improving the health of your relationship
Other Services Offered With My-Therapist
We are happy to offer a variety of mental health services. Other services include online therapy, family therapy, individual therapy, couples workshops, couples therapy, prenatal therapy, child loss therapy, teen therapy, and couples intensive therapy. We also offer support through premarital counseling, divorce counseling, foundations of lasting love, co-parenting counseling, and AAMFT supervision. Read our blog to learn more about us and our services!
