The journey to parenthood can be joyful—but for many, it can also bring stress, uncertainty, and emotional challenges. Infertility, pregnancy loss, fertility treatments, and complex family-building decisions can create feelings of grief, isolation, or overwhelm.
At Westchester Psychological Associates, we provide compassionate support for individuals and couples navigating these experiences. Therapy offers a safe space to process emotions, cope with uncertainty, and build resilience throughout the family-building journey.
Who We Support
We work with:
Individuals or couples experiencing infertility
Those navigating fertility treatments or assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
Parents coping with pregnancy loss or miscarriage
LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples exploring family-building options
Families making decisions about adoption, surrogacy, or donor conception
Partners supporting each other through the emotional challenges of infertility
Support is personalized to your unique needs, values, and goals, recognizing that every path to parenthood is different.
Common Areas of Focus
Therapy may include:
Processing grief, disappointment, and emotional responses
Managing anxiety and stress related to fertility treatments or medical procedures
Supporting partners and strengthening relationships through challenging times
Navigating communication with family, friends, or medical providers
Coping with uncertainty and managing expectations
Preparing for transitions, such as pregnancy, adoption, or alternative family-building paths
Building resilience and self-compassion during emotionally taxing periods
Our Approach
Our approach combines emotional support with practical coping strategies. We help clients:
Understand and normalize their emotional experiences
Build effective communication and support within couples or families
Develop strategies to reduce stress and maintain balance during medical treatments
Foster resilience and hope while navigating complex family-building decisions
We honor each person’s journey, providing guidance that strengthens emotional well-being, relationships, and confidence.
What You Can Expect
Clients often experience:
Greater emotional clarity and coping capacity
Strengthened support between partners
Reduced stress and anxiety related to fertility challenges
Improved communication with family, friends, and medical providers
Enhanced resilience through uncertainty and loss
Greater self-compassion and emotional well-being
Family building can be a complex, emotional journey—but with support, it can also be a period of growth, connection, and hope.
Reach out today to set up your complimentary 15 minute consultation calls.