Therapy for Infertility: You’re not alone in this
You wanted this so badly.
You’ve hoped, waited, tracked every symptom, grieved every month, and maybe even smiled through baby showers while holding back tears in the car on the way home. Whether you’re just beginning to face fertility challenges or are deep in the thick of treatment, loss, or uncertainty—infertility can feel like a lonely and invisible kind of heartbreak.
You are not alone in this. And you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.
Therapy for infertility offers a place to lay it all down. The grief. The rage. The isolation. The endless loop of hope and disappointment.
Learn more about infertility therapy here.
Infertility is more than a medical experience—It’s an emotional one
The world talks about infertility in terms of timelines, cycles, and treatments. But the emotional toll is just as real:
Feeling like your body has betrayed you
Questioning your worth or identity
Experiencing grief that others don’t recognize
Navigating the impact on your relationship
Feeling left behind as friends and family move forward with growing families
These are not side effects—they are central to the experience. And in therapy, they are not dismissed or minimized. They are honored.
What you might be carrying (that you’ve never said out loud)
In sessions, clients navigating infertility often say:
“I feel broken.”
“I don’t know who I am anymore.”
“I can’t even be around people who are pregnant—it hurts too much.”
“I’m scared I’ll never be okay again.”
Therapy creates space for these thoughts without judgment. Because they’re not bad thoughts. They’re honest ones. And naming them is often the first step toward healing.
How infertility impacts your mental health
You might not even realize how deeply this experience is affecting you—until your sleep, mood, or relationships begin to unravel.
Infertility can show up as:
Anxiety and obsessive thinking
Depression and emotional numbness
Increased irritability or conflict with your partner
Avoidance of social events, especially those involving children or pregnancy
Feeling emotionally “stuck” in a cycle of grief and guilt
And yet, most people feel pressure to be “strong,” stay “positive,” or “keep trying.” It’s okay if those words don’t feel helpful. Therapy isn’t about toxic positivity. It’s about truth, compassion, and support.
Therapy for infertility: A safe space to feel what you feel
In therapy, you don’t have to be hopeful. You don’t have to make sense of it. You just get to be—exactly where you are.
Together, we’ll explore:
The emotional weight of your infertility journey
How grief is showing up (and how to tend to it)
How this experience is affecting your sense of self
The impact on your partnership (and how to reconnect)
How to protect your emotional boundaries in a world that often doesn’t understand
Whether you’re going through IVF, facing a diagnosis, grieving a loss, or considering next steps—this is a space just for you.
Click here to learn more about therapy for infertility in San Jose, Los Gatos, or virtually in CA.
This isn’t about “moving on” - it’s about moving through.
There’s no right way to navigate infertility. But there is a way to feel less alone inside of it.
Therapy won’t erase your pain. But it can offer:
A place to cry, yell, or sit in silence—without having to explain
Support in making decisions that feel aligned with your values
Help processing grief, trauma, or difficult conversations
Tools to reconnect with your body after feeling betrayed by it
Guidance in navigating the emotional toll on your relationship
This is a path you shouldn’t have to walk alone.
Therapy for infertility in San Jose or Los Gatos: You deserve support
You are more than this moment, this diagnosis, or this season of waiting.
If you’re feeling stuck, isolated, or overwhelmed by your fertility journey, therapy can help you reconnect with your inner resilience and find space to breathe again.
Learn more about how infertility therapy can support you.
Schedule a free consultation
You don’t have to pretend you’re okay.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to talk through where you’re at and how therapy might support you through this season.
Reach out here to schedule your free consultation.
Author Bio
Hi, I’m Jessica Peters, LMFT. I help individuals and couples in San Jose and the surrounding area (or, virtually throughout CA) navigate the emotional complexities of infertility with compassion, clarity, and heart. Whether you’re grieving, unsure, or simply worn out, you deserve space to process and heal.
Explore more about therapy for infertility, or visit other specialties like therapy for moms, parenting support, or mindset coaching using The Tools or the Positive Intelligence program.
