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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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Allison Abrahamson, PsyD

Phone 610-878-9330
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Virtual consults
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Andrea Braverman, Ph.D

Phone 215-955-9216 [email protected]
Licensed in
Pennsylvania

Andreka Peat, Ph.D.

Phone 678-909-9040
Areas of Expertise
Third Party Counseling
Licensed in
Georgia

Anna Kaufman, PsyD

Orama Wellness
Areas of Expertise
Infertility & Third-Party Reproductive Counseling
Licensed in
Georgia
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Annie Garrett, Psy.D.

Phone 213-373-4784 [email protected]
Areas of Expertise
Therapy I Third Party Counseling I Donor/GC Evals
Licensed in
California
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