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I have always been fascinated by the workings of the human mind and have felt drawn to helping people who find themselves navigating life’s stressors. I know people possess tremendous strength and resiliency; however, in the midst of life’s challenges we may not feel capable to tackle these difficulties head-on. In my work, where I specialize in infertility and couples counselling, I help people to recognize and build on their strengths, with the aim of addressing and working through their current as well as past issues. 

Women in particular have amazing strength. On the flip side, we women can question our own strength and second guess our choices. This issue often comes from things we are taught / told by others (societal constructs). We then internalize those voices so we don’t need others to keep telling us – we do it for ourselves. These beliefs are not always helpful for a woman who is experiencing hardships, traumas and life’s difficulties which are inevitable. In terms of infertility, many women report persistent feelings of shame which adds to the challenge of navigating this specific journey. 

Since the focus of fertility treatments is usually on the woman, it often puts the male partner in a supportive role. This can contribute to them not processing their own experiences of sadness and the loss and grief that are attached to the infertility experience. 

In my practice, I see many same-sex couples whose path to creating their families requires accessing fertility assistance. Although LGBTQ+ people are not necessarily dealing with infertility issues, they nonetheless have to navigate emotional, legal and financial challenges with information and respectful attention. 

Another area I specialize in is third party reproduction – donor sperm, donor eggs, donor embryo and gestational surrogacy.