Infertility & Pregnancy Loss Therapy in California
When the path to parenthood feels uncertain, exhausting, or quietly heartbreaking.
You may find yourself moving through cycles of hope, waiting, disappointment, and fear.
On the outside, you may still be functioning—going to work, showing up in daily life.
But internally, so much of your energy is tied to what’s next, what might happen, or what has already been lost.
At times, it can feel like your life is on hold.
Start feeling more supported through this
It might feel like this:
• anxiety leading up to appointments, tests, or results
• emotional exhaustion from trying to stay hopeful
• feeling isolated from others who don’t fully understand
• grief that comes in waves after loss
• fear about what the future will look like
• difficulty being present in everyday life
You are not alone in this.
And you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
Why this can feel so overwhelming
Fertility challenges often involve ongoing uncertainty, loss, and waiting.
You may find yourself constantly scanning for signs, bracing for outcomes, or trying to manage both hope and disappointment at the same time.
These experiences can impact:
your emotional wellbeing
your sense of identity
your relationships
your ability to feel grounded in daily life
These reactions are not a sign of weakness.
They are a natural response to a deeply difficult and uncertain experience.
What begins to shift in therapy
• you feel less alone in what you’re experiencing
• anxiety feels more manageable during waiting periods and treatment cycles
• you have space to process grief without needing to “hold it together”
• you feel more emotionally grounded and supported
• you begin to relate to uncertainty with more steadiness
• you reconnect with parts of yourself outside of this experience
Many clients begin to feel more supported and steady within the first few sessions.
Support for this season
I work with individuals and couples navigating:
• infertility and prolonged trying to conceive
• IVF and assisted reproductive treatment stress
• miscarriage or pregnancy loss
• recurrent pregnancy loss
• pregnancy after loss anxiety
• relationship strain related to fertility challenges
• cultural or family pressure around parenthood
• identity shifts and uncertainty about the future
This may be a good fit if you:
• feel emotionally overwhelmed by fertility or loss experiences
• are struggling to process grief or ongoing uncertainty
• feel isolated or misunderstood in what you’re going through
• want support that feels steady, thoughtful, and emotionally attuned
• want more than just “coping”—you want deeper support
Clients who benefit most from this work are open to gently exploring their experience and creating space for healing.
How therapy can support you
• process grief, loss, and complex emotions
• reduce anxiety around medical procedures and uncertainty
• navigate waiting periods with more emotional steadiness
• strengthen communication with your partner
• reduce isolation and self-blame
• reconnect with meaning and a sense of self
A warm, structured approach
My approach is both compassionate and practical.
I integrate:
• insight-oriented therapy
• structured coping tools for anxiety and uncertainty
• CBT and DBT-informed strategies
• nervous system regulation
• culturally responsive care for AAPI clients
Sessions are paced with care—meeting you where you are, whether you are actively in treatment, grieving, or navigating next steps.
You don’t have to move through this alone
A free 15-minute consultation gives you a chance to ask questions, share what’s been feeling difficult, and see if this feels like the right next step.
You’re also welcome to reach out by email (susan@growandgracetherapy.net) if that feels easier.
I would be honored to support you during this part of your journey.
Online therapy across California
Sessions are conducted virtually, allowing flexibility during treatment cycles, recovery periods, or emotionally demanding times.
You can access support from your home without needing to manage additional logistics.
