Infertility Therapists in Aurora, CO
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I specialize in helping couples address relationship problems and find their "spark"; help clients work through a divorce, process this new reality, navigate internet dating; with families addressing parenting and adolescent struggles; new mothers with pre- and post-partum issues; couples transitioning to parenthood; infertility; women struggling with life transitions.
Do you need more of a sense of connection with others in your life? Are you looking for more balance and more skill in asserting your needs? Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, or insecurity? Therapy can help! I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them strengthen bonds with those most important to them.
At the start of therapy, I believe it is critical to experience a good fit with your therapist in an environment that is safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative. This important connection starts the process of building deeper bonds with others.
I specialize in helping couples address relationship problems and find their "spark"; help clients work through a divorce, process this new reality, navigate internet dating; with families addressing parenting and adolescent struggles; new mothers with pre- and post-partum issues; couples transitioning to parenthood; infertility; women struggling with life transitions.
Do you need more of a sense of connection with others in your life? Are you looking for more balance and more skill in asserting your needs? Are you struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, or insecurity? Therapy can help! I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them strengthen bonds with those most important to them.
At the start of therapy, I believe it is critical to experience a good fit with your therapist in an environment that is safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative. This important connection starts the process of building deeper bonds with others.
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If you are feeling "stuck" in your life and not sure which road to take, choice to make, or how to move towards or from something, I would love to help you! I specialize in anxiety and depression, couples counseling, family therapy, divorce recovery, trauma, self-harm, infertility, post-partum, narcissistic abuse recovery and Christian counseling!.
Life can be a rollercoaster at times, and how we respond can have immense effects on our well-being. Stress, trauma, and change can create barriers or challenges that get in the way of living a fulfilled life. I am passionate about helping families, individuals, and couples navigate these challenges and partnering with them as they begin their journeys toward hope, healing, and growth. My hope is to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for everyone I have the opportunity to sit with.
If you are feeling "stuck" in your life and not sure which road to take, choice to make, or how to move towards or from something, I would love to help you! I specialize in anxiety and depression, couples counseling, family therapy, divorce recovery, trauma, self-harm, infertility, post-partum, narcissistic abuse recovery and Christian counseling!.
Life can be a rollercoaster at times, and how we respond can have immense effects on our well-being. Stress, trauma, and change can create barriers or challenges that get in the way of living a fulfilled life. I am passionate about helping families, individuals, and couples navigate these challenges and partnering with them as they begin their journeys toward hope, healing, and growth. My hope is to provide a safe and comfortable atmosphere for everyone I have the opportunity to sit with.
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Cassidy Zavala
Licensed Professional Counselor, PMH-C, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80013
I specialize in Perinatal mental health and mood disorders, women’s physical and mental health, family planning, infertility and grief and bereavement.
My goal in therapy is to create an environment that is safe for you to explore the weight of your world. I strive to be a companion during the perinatal period or in the aftermath of loss by identifying your strengths and finding tools and resources that will work for you. I am here to support you in building a life that honors that tender brokenness- your precious scars- and finding beauty and power in that fragility.
I specialize in Perinatal mental health and mood disorders, women’s physical and mental health, family planning, infertility and grief and bereavement.
My goal in therapy is to create an environment that is safe for you to explore the weight of your world. I strive to be a companion during the perinatal period or in the aftermath of loss by identifying your strengths and finding tools and resources that will work for you. I am here to support you in building a life that honors that tender brokenness- your precious scars- and finding beauty and power in that fragility.
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Asking for help in overcoming life's struggles is hard. I am here to help in a warm, caring and non-judgemental way. I love working with individuals (adults/children/teens), couples, and families in areas such as: relationship issues, coping strategies, stress management, depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, grief, home/school behavioral issues, infertility, and stress specific to military families. I believe that success comes best when we work together as a team. I look so forward to meeting you and beginning the journey to better mental health.
Asking for help in overcoming life's struggles is hard. I am here to help in a warm, caring and non-judgemental way. I love working with individuals (adults/children/teens), couples, and families in areas such as: relationship issues, coping strategies, stress management, depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, grief, home/school behavioral issues, infertility, and stress specific to military families. I believe that success comes best when we work together as a team. I look so forward to meeting you and beginning the journey to better mental health.
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My areas of special training and expertise include: marital and couples therapy; resolution of conflict and other relationship difficulties; mood and anxiety disorders; sex and sexuality; infertility; stress management; adjustment to major life transitions; professional ethics and supervision.
Clients who benefit most from working with me are interested in gaining self-awareness, improving interpersonal relationships, and enhancing how they experience life. Therapy with me often focuses on understanding emotional patterns and developing new coping strategies. While therapeutic work is often aimed at resolving a current crisis, many clients find that linking current issues to past experiences is helpful in promoting personal growth rather than just fixing a situation.
My areas of special training and expertise include: marital and couples therapy; resolution of conflict and other relationship difficulties; mood and anxiety disorders; sex and sexuality; infertility; stress management; adjustment to major life transitions; professional ethics and supervision.
Clients who benefit most from working with me are interested in gaining self-awareness, improving interpersonal relationships, and enhancing how they experience life. Therapy with me often focuses on understanding emotional patterns and developing new coping strategies. While therapeutic work is often aimed at resolving a current crisis, many clients find that linking current issues to past experiences is helpful in promoting personal growth rather than just fixing a situation.
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Areas of expertise include anxiety, body distress and eating disorders, trauma, identity development, and stressful life transitions, including becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, and infertility.
I collaboratively work with clients to explore and understand their unique presentation and how it relates to a larger environmental and cultural context. I am passionate about increasing self-awareness, helping people to find true control and agency, and providing tools to feel better! I use the unique values of each individual as a roadmap for our work together with the ultimate goal of engaging more effectively and authentically in life.
Areas of expertise include anxiety, body distress and eating disorders, trauma, identity development, and stressful life transitions, including becoming a parent, perinatal mental health, and infertility.
I collaboratively work with clients to explore and understand their unique presentation and how it relates to a larger environmental and cultural context. I am passionate about increasing self-awareness, helping people to find true control and agency, and providing tools to feel better! I use the unique values of each individual as a roadmap for our work together with the ultimate goal of engaging more effectively and authentically in life.
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Nicole Harrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAC, RPT, AAMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014 (Online Only)
Supervision available. I offer an Afrocentric view of psychotherapy coupled with honesty, humor, and compassion. I believe in the potential to coexist with the events of the past while fueling the future. Bruised Not Broken Therapy was born from the lack of Afrocentric-based psychotherapy that allowed people of color to embrace their life journey through the context of color. HIV, substance abuse, mental health, and the denial of the everyday experience of being a person of color continue to plague communities of color, as we still have yet to discuss these experiences.
Supervision available. I offer an Afrocentric view of psychotherapy coupled with honesty, humor, and compassion. I believe in the potential to coexist with the events of the past while fueling the future. Bruised Not Broken Therapy was born from the lack of Afrocentric-based psychotherapy that allowed people of color to embrace their life journey through the context of color. HIV, substance abuse, mental health, and the denial of the everyday experience of being a person of color continue to plague communities of color, as we still have yet to discuss these experiences.
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Valerie A Rudden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80013 (Online Only)
I am a dedicated and compassionate Reproductive and Parenting Mental Health Therapist. With a deep understanding of the emotional complexities that accompany the transformative journey of parenthood, I am committed to providing empathetic, evidence-based support to individuals and families during this significant phase of life. I am here to support you through all phases from fertility treatment if need, through pregnancy and through early childhood parenting and attachment/mental health concerns.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Reproductive and Parenting Mental Health Therapist. With a deep understanding of the emotional complexities that accompany the transformative journey of parenthood, I am committed to providing empathetic, evidence-based support to individuals and families during this significant phase of life. I am here to support you through all phases from fertility treatment if need, through pregnancy and through early childhood parenting and attachment/mental health concerns.
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Dr. Jackie Jackson-Driskell
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80015
If you’re looking for a therapist who won’t just nod their head and say, “Uh-huh”, or else ask, “How did that make you feel?”, then I’m the right fit for you! My approach is to listen, ask questions, and then work with you to come up with a plan for what you want to get out of our sessions together, and how I’m going to help you accomplish your goals. I believe in being caring and supportive when you’re hurting, challenging when you’re “coasting”, and “working myself out of a job” (i.e., when you’re satisfied with the progress you’ve made).
If you’re looking for a therapist who won’t just nod their head and say, “Uh-huh”, or else ask, “How did that make you feel?”, then I’m the right fit for you! My approach is to listen, ask questions, and then work with you to come up with a plan for what you want to get out of our sessions together, and how I’m going to help you accomplish your goals. I believe in being caring and supportive when you’re hurting, challenging when you’re “coasting”, and “working myself out of a job” (i.e., when you’re satisfied with the progress you’ve made).
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Shevy Jacobs
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
Do you feel like you want more in your relationship? More trust, more comfort, more growth, more laughter and intimacy? Are you unsure of bringing up topics or being vulnerable with your loved ones? Relationships are hard and messy, enjoyable and fun, sometimes one or the other, and sometimes all at the same time. Families repeat patterns they know, even if they cause distress. People get frustrated and hurt, lash out or shut down. It's painful and confusing. And it happens to all of us, it's part of being human. Would you like to unpack those patterns, dispel the confusion, build trust, and invite intimacy? You can get there!
Do you feel like you want more in your relationship? More trust, more comfort, more growth, more laughter and intimacy? Are you unsure of bringing up topics or being vulnerable with your loved ones? Relationships are hard and messy, enjoyable and fun, sometimes one or the other, and sometimes all at the same time. Families repeat patterns they know, even if they cause distress. People get frustrated and hurt, lash out or shut down. It's painful and confusing. And it happens to all of us, it's part of being human. Would you like to unpack those patterns, dispel the confusion, build trust, and invite intimacy? You can get there!
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Brenda A. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
Worry, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Anger, Depression and Confusion make life feel overwhelming and out of control. I can help you find out what's going on with your relationships and to name your deeper truth and find new ways to work through issues that come up. I believe life challenges us to grow, and feeling stuck, struggling with emotions or communication, or feeling out of sync creates the desire to improve and grow. So, whether you feel confused, anxious, sad, fearful, or angry in your life and your relationships, I can teach you the tools needed so you can find out what it's like to live your most authentic life.
Worry, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Anger, Depression and Confusion make life feel overwhelming and out of control. I can help you find out what's going on with your relationships and to name your deeper truth and find new ways to work through issues that come up. I believe life challenges us to grow, and feeling stuck, struggling with emotions or communication, or feeling out of sync creates the desire to improve and grow. So, whether you feel confused, anxious, sad, fearful, or angry in your life and your relationships, I can teach you the tools needed so you can find out what it's like to live your most authentic life.
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Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
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Alexius Carter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80013 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about supporting all clients through their challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives to create the best life possible. I have experience working with diverse populations providing psychotherapy to address a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief and substance abuse. I have experience working with individuals going through grief/loss as well as struggling with anxiety, depression and navigating major life changes.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about supporting all clients through their challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives to create the best life possible. I have experience working with diverse populations providing psychotherapy to address a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief and substance abuse. I have experience working with individuals going through grief/loss as well as struggling with anxiety, depression and navigating major life changes.
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Hello! My goal is to help individuals, couples, children and families to live a more fulfilling life. I work with clients of all ages, including children and adolescents who are looking to restore relationships, grow and achieve a prosperous life. I take pride in providing equitable services which respect each client's cultural beliefs, allowing them to feel comfortable to be their authentic selves when working with me. I strive to build authentic therapeutic relationships with clients that enable them to be vulnerable, express their underlying emotions and overcome any obstacles that are holding them back.
Hello! My goal is to help individuals, couples, children and families to live a more fulfilling life. I work with clients of all ages, including children and adolescents who are looking to restore relationships, grow and achieve a prosperous life. I take pride in providing equitable services which respect each client's cultural beliefs, allowing them to feel comfortable to be their authentic selves when working with me. I strive to build authentic therapeutic relationships with clients that enable them to be vulnerable, express their underlying emotions and overcome any obstacles that are holding them back.
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Callie Gummow is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2017. She received her Bachelor of Art's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. While pursuing her Master's degree, Callie worked in various roles with children, adolescents and families experiencing significant mental health symptoms for the Department of Human Services and in-patient residential facilities.
Callie Gummow is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2017. She received her Bachelor of Art's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. While pursuing her Master's degree, Callie worked in various roles with children, adolescents and families experiencing significant mental health symptoms for the Department of Human Services and in-patient residential facilities.
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Lori A. Loretta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80046 (Online Only)
Typically my client base includes children, young adults & parents. My clients typically seek assistance for: processing divorce, understanding and working through attachment, dealing with bullying, building self-esteem and confidence, developing coping skills, managing depression, anxiety, and most adolescent, teenage issues. When working with young adults I typically work with clients who need assistance with being career focused, create life goals, build healthy habits, practice self-care, identify healthy friendships and relationships to name a few. I also have experience working with adoption and foster care related issues.
Typically my client base includes children, young adults & parents. My clients typically seek assistance for: processing divorce, understanding and working through attachment, dealing with bullying, building self-esteem and confidence, developing coping skills, managing depression, anxiety, and most adolescent, teenage issues. When working with young adults I typically work with clients who need assistance with being career focused, create life goals, build healthy habits, practice self-care, identify healthy friendships and relationships to name a few. I also have experience working with adoption and foster care related issues.
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Center for Resilience Strategies
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80014
Stressed? Anxious? Unresolved trauma? Grief from loss? Relationship issues? Low self-esteem? We're here to help you make big changes in your life. CRS provides accessible, affordable, and effective mental health services for Coloradans. With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy. We work with multiple insurance companies and offer income-based fees for services, all provided in a private practice clinic setting or via telehealth.
Stressed? Anxious? Unresolved trauma? Grief from loss? Relationship issues? Low self-esteem? We're here to help you make big changes in your life. CRS provides accessible, affordable, and effective mental health services for Coloradans. With offices in Denver, Aurora, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge, CRS provides individual counseling for teens and adults, play therapy, couple and marital therapy, and family therapy. We work with multiple insurance companies and offer income-based fees for services, all provided in a private practice clinic setting or via telehealth.
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When life seems overwhelming and even routine tasks become too difficult, having a trusted confidante to help navigate life's journey can make all the difference. I will help you develop new, more positive ways of viewing your situation by doing a detailed assessment in all areas of your life. By taking the time to really understand my clients from a heart-centered intuitive approach, I am able to customize strategies that best enable you to reach your goals. Helping you become your authentic self is my priority. I have over 30 years experience to provide the best care possible for my clients. I offer video for residents of Vermont.
When life seems overwhelming and even routine tasks become too difficult, having a trusted confidante to help navigate life's journey can make all the difference. I will help you develop new, more positive ways of viewing your situation by doing a detailed assessment in all areas of your life. By taking the time to really understand my clients from a heart-centered intuitive approach, I am able to customize strategies that best enable you to reach your goals. Helping you become your authentic self is my priority. I have over 30 years experience to provide the best care possible for my clients. I offer video for residents of Vermont.
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Higher Sights Counseling (Therapy Emdr Medication Management)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80015
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
Accepting New Clients NOW! Immediate openings! At Higher Sights Counseling we understand that being stuck and feeling like everything you have tried has left you hopeless is one of the most painful experiences. We help our clients feel empowered by helping them to see their own strengths and by teaching them new research-based tools to help focus and guide them for lasting change. We believe that therapy is a starting point to healing and changing patterns that have not been working. We work to help each unique client develop a new way to feel confident in approaching life matter what comes their way. A better life starts today.
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Galeet Gollan-Farrow (Spiritual Development)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80011 (Online Only)
Hi and thanks for looking at my profile! What is different about my work is that I help people explore their struggles from a spiritual perspective. As humans we have an essential need to understand the meaning of the difficult experiences we’ve had, doing so can help release pain and shift our entire life perspective. Everyone can raise their consciousness which brings greater love, hope, joy and peace. You do not need to be stuck in negative symptoms. The best therapist is the one you feel most comfortable with, research says this is the most important factor, so trust your gut! Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy!
Hi and thanks for looking at my profile! What is different about my work is that I help people explore their struggles from a spiritual perspective. As humans we have an essential need to understand the meaning of the difficult experiences we’ve had, doing so can help release pain and shift our entire life perspective. Everyone can raise their consciousness which brings greater love, hope, joy and peace. You do not need to be stuck in negative symptoms. The best therapist is the one you feel most comfortable with, research says this is the most important factor, so trust your gut! Now offering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy!
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Infertility Therapists
How can infertility affect couples and their relationship?
Clients who are dealing with infertility may experience conflict and communication problems. It’s not unusual for shame, blame, and guilt to arise in cases of infertility, whether the source of the problem is one partner or both. This means that clients are upset and pulling away from their partner just when they need them the most. Some clients may find it difficult to spend time around friends and family who are pregnant. Friends and family can also make hurtful comments that increase tension during this time.
How does therapy for infertility issues work?
The therapist will begin by gathering information about the client or couple and make a treatment plan for their specific concerns. In addition to addressing common mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions or PTSD, therapists can help clients improve their decision-making and deal with stressors unique to infertility. Some examples include coping with the “two-week wait” before a pregnancy test, the distress associated with a failed attempt or miscarriage, and the shame and blame sometimes associated with reproductive concerns.
What type of therapy is best for infertility issues?
Many therapists offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are dealing with infertility issues. Some helpful therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which can aid clients in reframing negative thoughts about their situation. Expressive writing and art therapy can help clients process difficult feelings. Clients might also benefit from group therapy to experience support from others who are dealing with the same problems.
How long does therapy for infertility issues take?
There is no set length for therapy that addresses infertility or reproductive concerns. Some clients might find it helpful to continue therapy during their pregnancy to have healthy ways to cope with any associated stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Some clients who decide not to pursue fertility treatments might benefit from the support of a therapist. The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual client’s specific needs and goals.