Maternal (Paternal) Mental Health
Finding Clarity & Peace of Mind
The goal of our meditation group is to learn to live in the present moment and to develop self-compassion. These groups are helpful for people who tend to be hard on themselves, or self-sabotage. Do you feel like things in your life need to be perfect otherwise you feel like a failure? Do you tend to hide past events from close others because you feel ashamed?
Our meditation groups will teach you how to develop a better relationship with yourself, which can lead you to make better choices in your life. You will learn to cultivate friendliness with ourselves and others, following the GRACE model. This model was created by Roshi Joan Halifax. Each letter of the GRACE model stands for the following:
Infertility can have a profound impact on mental health, leading to distress, emotional lability, financial strain, and challenges within relationships. Many individuals and couples experience grief over the loss of what they once believed would be a natural and straightforward path to parenthood. Living in a world where others seem to conceive effortlessly can be both isolating and overwhelming, deepening emotional pain. Sadly, many people feel unable to share their struggles, leading them to suffer in silence. The emotional toll of infertility affects both women and men. Women may carry the weight of societal expectations around motherhood and endure the physical and psychological demands of fertility treatments. The process can be exhausting—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Men may grapple with fears about lineage, identity, or masculinity in the face of fertility challenges. You don’t have to face infertility alone. We’re here to support you through every step of this journey, offering compassionate care, emotional validation, and professional guidance. Our team provides specialized parental mental health services to support individuals and couples through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
How We Can Help
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Providing Emotional Support
Infertility can be an isolating experience, making individuals feel as though no one around them truly understands. We offer a supportive space where you can express your feelings openly.
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Coping with Fertility Treatments
Fertility treatments come with a range of emotions, including fear of tests and procedures, sadness, and frustration. Hormonal treatments can also amplify emotional difficulties. We can help you navigate these challenges.
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Enhancing Self-Esteem
Struggling with infertility can lead to feelings of inadequacy, guilt, or shame. Some individuals question whether they are “deserving” of parenthood or feel that their body is failing them. Therapy can help rebuild self-worth and confidence.
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Processing Complex Emotions
Infertility can trigger a cascade of emotions, including anger, sadness, shame, and guilt. We help you work through these feelings in a safe and understanding environment.
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Guiding Decision-Making
Deciding when to continue or change course in your fertility journey can be overwhelming. We provide guidance to help you make informed and emotionally grounded decisions.
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Understanding Societal Expectations
Societal pressure to have children can intensify emotional distress. We help individuals explore what parenthood means to them and clarify how societal influence might have an impact on their feelings.
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Supporting Couples
Infertility can place a significant strain on an otherwise healthy relationship. Couples may struggle with differing perspectives on next steps or experience communication breakdowns. Therapy can help partners navigate these challenges together.
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Witnessing Grief and Mourning
While some fertility treatments lead to success, many do not. We recognize the deep grief that can accompany unsuccessful attempts and offer a space to process loss and find hope for the future.
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Addressing Trauma
Some individuals experience infertility-related trauma, particularly after pregnancy loss, repeated failed treatments, or medical complications. Therapy can help process these traumatic experiences.
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Treating Mental Health Concerns
Infertility has been linked to an increased risk of anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric disorders. Our therapy services aim to support mental well-being throughout this journey.
Our Team Can Help
Get in touch to book a session or learn more about our services.
Psychologists offering therapy around parental mental health:
Dr. Wendy Wood
Founder, Director, Senior psychologist
Dr. Isabelle Assouline
Psychologist
Dr. Hallie Frank
Senior psychologist
Dr. Oren Weiner
psychologist
