Becoming a mother was never meant to be this hard.

If you are struggling with infertility, experiencing the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, or adjusting to the overwhelming experience of pregnancy or being a new mom, you don’t have to do it alone. As a specialist in infertility and perinatal mental health, I understand trying to conceive, the emotional roller coaster of fertility treatments or having a miscarriage can be lonely and filled with grief and doubt. Similarly, the transition to parenthood can be consumed with fear, sadness, and anger.  

I won't tell you to relax, not worry, at least you can get pregnant or to enjoy these precious moments. I will sit with you in disappointment if you get bad news and celebrate every single win. I will offer a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood while we try to make this chapter a little easier. I specialize in all things female with an emphasis on infertility & pregnancy loss and postpartum mental health.  I accept select insurance plans and offer reduced rates on an individual basis. Give me a call- 225.933.2373

It's easy for your loved ones to say "just relax" when they aren't living with the anxiety and stress that infertility brings. I'm sure you could write a book on all of the "wrong things" people have said. You feel like they just don't get it. 

It comes from a sincere place in the hearts of those who say "at least you know you can get pregnant" after you tell them of your recent miscarriage but sometimes their words do more harm than good. 

You were told to prepare for "baby blues" but these feeling are different. You can't handle being a new mom. You feel overwhelmed, hopeless, irritated and angry. You are exhausted but can't sleep. You love your baby but feel like you made a huge mistake.

Most reproductive endocrinologists and fertility clinics require a psychoeducational consultation with a trained reproductive mental health professional for donor recipients and prospective donors prior to treatment.