Jemma Schwartz

Infertility

Infertility

You are whole. I just want to tell you that. You are not broken. This time can be traumatic. This wanting. This waiting. The red days. The hope and loss of dreams. I know. I was there.

I want you to know that yes, this is f***ing hard, and to ask you, how do you want to move through this roller coaster of a time?

The hard will be there. I hope you can find some balance, some reasons to hold on.  There are so many paths that can bring you to your baby. You do not know the how yet, that’s okay.

My Approach

I want you to know that our time together can help. There may be a space for talk therapy, but I believe that ART is the best practice to help process out the pain and imagine this time in a way that works for you.

Through therapy we can

  • Process out heavy emotions of pain and disappointment, grief, anxiety, and anger so you aren’t holding so much inside.
  • Refind a sense of empowerment and control.
  • Use ART to imagine your medical treatments/journey in a new way where you feel seen, comfortable, and cared for.
  • Target any traumas that you suspect might be keeping you stuck meet individually or together with your partner.

FAQ's

Is ART safe during fertility treatment?

Yes and from my experiences it can support the process and make it easier on your mind and your body. If you are pregnant we may choose to pause ART during the first trimester to not increase stress on the body, but it is always a balance of risks and benefits which we can discuss with your medical provider.

Yes. I work with all people who are motivated to do this work. Given our political climate there may be additional considerations and fears arising that I can support you through.

We will work together to plan around your treatment schedule. I have a 24 hour cancellation window, but I will be flexible with rescheduling when I can.

While every infertility journey is unique, I went through my own. I will share aspects of my story if you want me to, or if it seems relevant to your experience. But as best as I can, I will aim to understand you and help you through this time of building your family.