How is this different from regular talk therapy?
Medical care treats the body. Talk therapy usually works with thoughts and coping. This work is trauma-informed and body-based: it addresses how infertility, loss and repeated uncertainty are held in the nervous system and in your relationships.
Can we work together during active treatment?
Yes. Many clients are mid-IVF, mid-IUI or in diagnostic testing. Sessions often focus on treatment anxiety, exhaustion, decision-making and staying grounded through cycles and results.
I am already seeing a therapist. Can I see you just for the fertility part?
Yes, and I do this often. With your permission we can coordinate, so the two pieces of work support each other.
Can you work alongside my clinic or my RE?
Yes. With your written consent I can coordinate with your clinic, and I write the letters and confirmations clinics and agencies ask for.
What if my partner will not come?
That is common, and not a reason to wait. We start with you. Partners often join later once they see what the sessions actually are.
Do you work with single parents by choice and with LGBTQ+ families?
Yes. Donor conception, surrogacy, known and unknown donors, and the particular questions each path brings.
Do you work in Hebrew?
Yes. Sessions and evaluations are available in Hebrew or English.
How long does this take?
Some people come for short-term support around one cycle or decision; others work more deeply over time. Research suggests many clients report meaningful improvement within 12 to 15 sessions when the work is consistent.
What does it cost?
$250 for 50 minutes, $350 for 80 minutes, the same for individuals and couples. The first consultation is free. A limited number of sliding-scale places are available. Private pay, with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you work online?
Yes, securely throughout California, and in person in Calabasas. Clients come from Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Malibu and across Los Angeles.