Frequently Asked Questions

Do you meet with fertility/reproductive mental health clients only?

No. While we focus on reproductive mental health–infertility, reproductive health diagnoses, fertility treatment, perinatal and postpartum, learning about one’s own donor conception-people come in for a wide range of other needs, from marital strain, work challenges, losses, etc. Our services also include those who have chosen, for a variety of reasons, to be childfree or are childless by circumstance. Most are coming in for reproductive health related challenges, but most are not dealing with just that topic.

What makes you qualified to do fertility counseling?

We are all active members of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Mental Health Professional Group (MHPG). We all have educational training on fertility counseling from ASRM, Jones Infertility Conference, Fertility Counseling Postgraduate Course, etc., participate in group supervision, and continue to stay abreast of new information through being a part of ASRM. We all regularly provide third party psychoeducation consultations and evaluation. We are familiar with all the medical lingo and acronyms.

We were told we need to see a therapist because we are using third party reproduction (egg, sperm, embryo donation and/or a gestational carrier). What does this mean? Why do we need to participate in a counseling session for third party reproduction?

According to ASRM guidelines, it is strongly recommended that all participants engage in a session to discuss important aspects to the process and what it will mean for a child. People come into these sessions in all spectrums of where they are to having taking about these issues extensively to knowing they want to move forward but not having done much research. Our goal is to help provide information, resources and support in using third party reproduction. We are here to answer questions, talk through decisions, and provide additional reading, research and other resources to help support you now and down the road. This session is primarily educational.

Is your practice LGBTQ+ friendly?

Yes! We welcome all, no matter your family makeup or sexual orientation. We also offer a drop in Queer Family Building Support Group for those using donor conception.

Do you take insurance?

We are considered an out of network provider. It is important to contact your insurance company to understand reimbursement. We can provide you with any codes or information you might need to inquire with your insurance about this process.

What are the associated fees?

Fees are based on individual clinicians and the services provided. Individual therapy is $200+ for a 45-50 min session. Couples is $250+ for a 60 min session. Group costs vary.

Third-party consultation and evaluation costs:

Recipients of donor sperm and/or donor egg $375 (60-90 min session)
Recipients of embryos $375 (60-90 min session)
Non-identified or directed gamete donors $650 (about 2.5 hrs)
Directed embryo donors $425 (90 min session)
Gestational Carrier screening $1200
Group sessions for directed or GC arrangements $375 (60-90 min session)
Clinical interview session follow-up $250 (60 min session)