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Mental health services

Cultivating your emotional well-being

At Shady Grove Fertility, we recognize that your emotional well-being is as crucial as addressing infertility. Understanding that everyone’s journey is unique, we’ve woven a tapestry of diverse support resources into our fertility program.

The path through infertility can be emotionally challenging, often described as a life crisis by experts. The sentiments that surface during this journey are genuine and can be complex to navigate. From early childhood, we envision our future, often picturing ourselves as parents. So, when infertility becomes a reality, and the realization dawns that achieving parenthood may require medical intervention, it’s natural to experience heightened stress levels.

Our mission at Shady Grove Fertility is to extend support and resources, alleviating the stress associated with infertility from medical, emotional, and financial angles. We encourage you to build a robust support network by exploring our resources or discovering other avenues that resonate with you. A solid support network elevates us during challenging times, providing the resilience needed to move steadfastly toward our dreams.

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Free virtual support groups are currently available for patients in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
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Psychological services team

SGF has compiled a list of Mental Health Professionals by state. Each Mental Health Professional has training and knowledge about all aspects of infertility counseling. Please contact the Mental Health Professional directly to coordinate an appointment and to discuss their fees.

Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Lesli Figlerski, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist – Virtual Third-Party Consultations and Assessments
  • Lesli Figlerski, Ph.D. Official Site

Licensed in: CA, CO, DE, FL, NY, PA, and multi-state PSY-pact

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus631-643-7760
Counseling with Joey & Associates
  • Counseling With Joey & Associates
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus619-363-5677

Jen Noonan, LPC
  • Kia Ora Wellness
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus720-217-3831
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Jill Pinarowicz, Ph.D.
Psychologist
  • Psychologist Jill

Licensed in CO, MT and WY

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus(720) 413 3071
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Jennifer Schroeder, LCSW
Fertility, Grief, Relationships
  • J.Schroeder Counseling
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus720-515-2710
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Kim Kluger-Bell, LMFT
Infertility and Reproductive Trauma Counseling and Assessments
  • Kim Kluger-Bell, LMFT Official Site
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus303-718-3620
Counseling with Joey & Associates
  • Counseling With Joey & Associates
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus619-363-5677

Kathy Fountain, LMHC
  • Fountain Fertility Group
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus813-833-8393
Barbara Feinberg, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology
  • Website
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus813-264-7314
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Jennifer C. Collins, PsyD, MSCP
PSYCHOLOGIST, VIRTUAL COUNSELING AND DONOR RECIPIENT CONSULTS
  • Ebb & Flow Counseling + Coaching

Multi-state PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus717-883-1570 (text or call)
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Carol Miller, LICSW
VIRTUAL COUNSELING INCLUDING DONOR RECIPIENT CONSULTS
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, VA, MD, FL, AZ, TX

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus520.477.6930
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Aviella Snitman, Ph.D.
Therapy and Third Party/Donor Recipient Counseling
  • Cherry Blossom Counseling

Multi-state PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-200-2538
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Rachel Brody, LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in Florida, Maryland and Virginia

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus240-801-5984

Mary Coleman Allen, Ph.D., LPC
Infertility and Third Party Counseling

Atlanta, GA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus404-578-4436
Majorie Blum, Ph.D.
Infertility and Third Party Counseling

Atlanta, GA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus404-248-1023×1
Caroline Dott, Ph.D., LCSW, CGP
Infertility Counseling

Atlanta, GA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus404-402-8176
Lauren Magalnick Berman, Ph.D.
Infertility Counseling

Atlanta, GA

Sibley Hospital Campus404-634-2555
Stace Huff, MA, LPC
Infertility Counseling

Marietta, GA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus770-425-8275
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Linda Kondlilis, Ph.D.
Infertility & Third-Party Reproductive Counseling
  • Orama Wellness

Licensed in GA, NY, SC, and Multi-state PSYPACT

Sibley Hospital Campus404-400-2665×101
Maureen Martin, LCSW, LMFT
Infertility Counseling

Atlanta, GA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus404-636-1108×4
Vicky Speer, MA, LAPC, NCC
Infertility Counseling

Smyrna, GA

Shubha Swamy, LPC
Infertility Counseling

Marietta, GA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus770-847-0358
Andreka Peat, Ph.D.
Third Party Counseling

Decatur, GA

Sibley Hospital Campus678-909-9040
Elana Klemm, LPC, NCC
Third Party Counseling

Marietta, GA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus404-783-7086
Kristen Bair, PsyD
Infertility & Third-Party Reproductive Counseling
  • Orama Wellness

Licensed in GA, NY, SC, and Multi-state PSYPACT

Anna Kaufman, PsyD
Infertility & Third-Party Reproductive Counseling
  • Orama Wellness

Licensed in: GA, NY, SC, and Multistate PSYPACT

Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Aviella Snitman, Ph.D.
Therapy and Third Party/Donor Recipient Counseling
  • Cherry Blossom Counseling

Multi-state PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-200-2538

Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Patricia Sachs, LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults

Licensed in Maryland

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-951-0206
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Carol Toll, LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in Maryland and Virginia

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-924-5124
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Ellen Eule, LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in Maryland

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-229-0055
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Laura S. Covington, Ph.D., LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, MD, PA, and VA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus202-412-8022
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Mia Joelsson, MSW, LCSW-C/LCSW (she/her/hers)
Infertility and Third Party Counseling / Pregnancy Loss / Clinical Social Worker
  • Lighthouse Counselor

Licensed for Telehealth in MD, VA, PA, and WV

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus240-454-3002 (call or text)
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Rachel Brody, LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in Florida, Maryland and Virginia

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus240-801-5984
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Tabitha Mann, LICSW
Virtual Counseling Including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, Virginia and Maryland

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus703-303-5862
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Carol Miller, LICSW
VIRTUAL COUNSELING INCLUDING DONOR RECIPIENT CONSULTS
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, VA, MD, FL, AZ

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus520.477.6930
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Karen Wasserstein, Psy.D.
THERAPY | THIRD PARTY COUNSELING | DONOR/GC EVALUATIONS
  • Maystone Counseling

Licensed in MD, DC, VA, NY, CT and multi-state PSYPACT

[email protected] (preferred)
Sibley Hospital Campus301-563-9273
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Tara Simpson, Psy.D.
THERAPY | THIRD PARTY COUNSELING | DONOR/GC EVALUATIONS/ SUPPORT GROUPS

Licensed in MD and multi-state PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus410-303-3402
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Aviella Snitman, Ph.D.
Therapy and Third Party/Donor Recipient Counseling
  • Cherry Blossom Counseling

Licensed in DC, MD, and multistate PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-200-2538

Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Toni Nicolsen, LMFT
  • Seasons of Life Therapy Services

Raleigh, NC

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus919-752-8629
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Ashley Thompson, LCSW
  • Seasons of Life Therapy Services

Raleigh, NC

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus919-752-8629
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Aviella Snitman, Ph.D.
Therapy and Third Party/Donor Recipient Counseling
  • Cherry Blossom Counseling

Licensed in DC, MD, and multistate PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-200-2538

Jennifer Riley, MSW, LCSW
Doyelstown, PA
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus215-450-5171
Patricia A. Harnett, MSS MLSP, LCSW
Bryn Mawr, PA
Sibley Hospital Campus610-213-2255
Dr. Kristine Boward

Kind of Prussia, PA

Sibley Hospital Campus610-878-9330
Candace Herrman, MSS, LCSW

Allentown, PA

Sibley Hospital Campus610-462-3060
Pamela Kelberg, LCSW

Bala Cynwyd, PA

Sibley Hospital Campus267-259-8077
Stephanie Pearce, MSW, LCSW

Sciota, PA

Sibley Hospital Campus908-649-0689
Erica Ploski, MA, LPC

Franklin, PA

David Goodwin, Ph.D.

Rosemont, PA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus610-952-8651
Eva Greenberg, Ph.D.

Philadelphia, PA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus215-525-0565
Andrea Braverman, Ph.D

Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus215-955-9216
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Allison Abrahamson, PsyD

Licensed in PA and multi-state PSYPACT

Sibley Hospital Campus610-878-9330
Melissa Sauder, LPC

Lancaster, PA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus717-478-3332
Christine Droney, LCSW-C

Lititz, PA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus717-807-6100
Sheri Hovdestad, MA, LPC, PMH-C
  • SBH Counseling Services LLC

Licensed in PA and NJ

Sibley Hospital Campus(609) 795-7619
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Jennifer C. Collins, PsyD, MSCP
Psychologist, Virtual Counseling and Donor Recipient Consults
  • Ebb & Flow Counseling + Coaching

Licensed in PA and multi-state PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus717-883-1570 (text or call)
Sarah Humphreys, LPC, CAADC, CCTP
  • Sacred and Free

Collegeville, PA

Sibley Hospital Campus610-707-9206
Kristy Koser, PhD
Virtual donor recipient and third party counseling
  • Aporia Counseling & Psychotherapy, PLLC

Licensed in OH, VA, PA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus330-231-7280
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Mia Joelsson, MSW, LCSW-C/LCSW (she/her/hers)
Infertility and Third Party Counseling / Pregnancy Loss / Clinical Social Worker
  • Lighthouse Counselor

Licensed for Telehealth in MD, VA, PA, and WV

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus240-454-3002 (call or text)
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Tara Simpson, Psy.D.
THERAPY | THIRD PARTY COUNSELING | DONOR/GC EVALUATIONS/ SUPPORT GROUPS

Licensed in MD and multi-state PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus410-303-3402
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Aviella Snitman, Ph.D.
Therapy and Third Party/Donor Recipient Counseling
  • Cherry Blossom Counseling

Licensed in DC, MD, and multi-state PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-200-2538
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Laura S. Covington, Ph.D., LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults

Licensed in DC, MD, PA, and VA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus202-412-8022
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Kellie Wicklund, MA, LPC, PMH-C
  • Maternal Wellness Center

Hatboro, PA

Sibley Hospital Campus(215) 649-9916
Nicole Young, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Infertility Support of Glenside

Glenside, PA

Sibley Hospital Campus267-766-0977
Counseling with Joey & Associates
  • Counseling With Joey & Associates
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus619-363-5677

Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Carol Miller, LICSW
VIRTUAL COUNSELING INCLUDING DONOR RECIPIENT CONSULTS
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, VA, MD, FL, AZ, TX

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus520.477.6930
Counseling with Joey & Associates
  • Counseling With Joey & Associates
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus619-363-5677

Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Carol Toll, LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in Maryland and Virginia

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-924-5124
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Laura S. Covington, Ph.D., LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, MD, PA, and VA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus202-412-8022
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Mia Joelsson, MSW, LCSW-C/LCSW (she/her/hers)
Infertility and Third Party Counseling / Pregnancy Loss / Clinical Social Worker
  • Lighthouse Counselor

Licensed for Telehealth in MD, VA, PA, and WV

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus240-454-3002 (call or text)
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Rachel Brody, LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in Florida, Maryland and Virginia

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus240-801-5984
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Tabitha Mann, LICSW
Virtual Counseling Including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, Virginia and Maryland

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus703-303-5862
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Carol Miller, LICSW
VIRTUAL COUNSELING INCLUDING DONOR RECIPIENT CONSULTS
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, Virginia, Maryland, Arizona and Florida

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus520.477.6930
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Karen Wasserstein, Psy.D.
THERAPY | THIRD PARTY COUNSELING | DONOR/GC EVALUATIONS
  • Maystone Counseling

Licensed in MD, DC, VA, NY, CT and multistate PSYPACT

[email protected] (preferred)
Sibley Hospital Campus301-563-9273
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Tara Simpson, Psy.D.
THERAPY | THIRD PARTY COUNSELING | DONOR/GC EVALUATIONS/ SUPPORT GROUPS

Licensed in MD and multistate PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus410-303-3402
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Aviella Snitman, Ph.D.
Therapy and Third Party/Donor Recipient Counseling
  • Cherry Blossom Counseling

Licensed in DC, MD, and multistate PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-200-2538
Jennifer Melerski, PsyD, LCP
Therapy | Third Party Counseling | Donor/GC Evaluations

Richmond, VA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus336-264-4827
Robin Zelinger-Casway, LCSW
Therapy | Third Party Counseling

Richmond, VA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus804-741-4549
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Erica Mindes, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus212-939-7200
Meg Harney, Ph.D., LCP
Therapy

Richmond, VA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus319-541-7500
Kristy Koser, PhD
Virtual donor recipient and third party counseling
  • Aporia Counseling & Psychotherapy, PLLC

Licensed in OH, VA, PA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus330-231-7280
Teresa McCrossin, LCSW, PMH-C
Infertility Counseling/Donor Recipient Consults
  • Teresa McCrossin, LCSW

Fredericksburg, VA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus540-785-1660

Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Laura S. Covington, Ph.D., LCSW-C
Virtual Counseling including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, MD, PA, and VA

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus202-412-8022
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Tabitha Mann, LICSW
Virtual Counseling Including Donor Recipient Consults
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, Virginia and Maryland

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus703-303-5862
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Carol Miller, LICSW
VIRTUAL COUNSELING INCLUDING DONOR RECIPIENT CONSULTS
  • Support Groups

Licensed in DC, Virginia, Maryland, Arizona and Florida

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus520.477.6930
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Karen Wasserstein, Psy.D.
THERAPY | THIRD PARTY COUNSELING | DONOR/GC EVALUATIONS
  • Maystone Counseling

Licensed in MD, DC, VA, NY, CT and multistate PSYPACT

[email protected] (preferred)
Sibley Hospital Campus301-563-9273
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Tara Simpson, Psy.D.
THERAPY | THIRD PARTY COUNSELING | DONOR/GC EVALUATIONS/ SUPPORT GROUPS

Licensed in MD and multistate PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus410-303-3402
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Aviella Snitman, Ph.D.
Therapy and Third Party/Donor Recipient Counseling
  • Cherry Blossom Counseling

Licensed in DC, MD, and multistate PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-200-2538

Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Mia Joelsson, MSW, LCSW-C/LCSW (she/her/hers)
Infertility and Third Party Counseling / Pregnancy Loss / Clinical Social Worker
  • Lighthouse Counselor

Licensed for Telehealth in MD, VA, PA, and WV

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus240-454-3002 (call or text)
Alex_Polotsky_M.D.
Aviella Snitman, Ph.D.
Therapy and Third Party/Donor Recipient Counseling
  • Cherry Blossom Counseling

Licensed in DC, MD, and multistate PSYPACT

[email protected]
Sibley Hospital Campus301-200-2538
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