Fertility & Loss Counseling in Chicago

Specialized Fertility, IVF & Reproductive Loss Counseling in Chicago.

Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments, IVF cycles, pregnancy loss, or third-party reproduction?You don’t have to carry the grief, stress, or medical jargon alone.

At Nurture Therapy, we provide compassionate, specialized counseling for individuals and couples at every stage of the family-building journey. Whether you are starting treatment, processing a miscarriage, or navigating complex ART decisions, our Postpartum Support International (PSI) trained therapists are here to support you.

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We believe healthy, supported individuals raise healthy, happy families.

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Support That Works For You

In-Network Coverage: Accepted plans include Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO & Choice), Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, USHIP, and University of Chicago Plans: UCHP and USHIP.

Flexible Care Options: In-person sessions at our Downtown Chicago office (co-located inside CCRM) and Ravenswood location, plus virtual teletherapy across 10+ states.

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Navigating the Complexities of the Fertility Journey

Building a family doesn’t always look the way we expected. We provide dedicated emotional support through every milestone and setback.

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Managing the anxiety of injections, cycle monitoring, two-week waits, and medical jargon alongside daily life.

IVF, IUI & ART Stress

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Processing the grief of miscarriage, recurrent loss, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or termination for medical reasons (TFMR).

Pregnancy & Infant Loss

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Navigating emotional and relational considerations around egg donors, sperm donors, embryo donation, or gestational surrogacy.

Third-Party Reproduction

Coping with monthly disappointment, social isolation, strain on your partnership, and shifts in personal identity.

Grief, Isolation & Identity

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How Fertility & Loss Therapy Supports You

We combine clinical expertise with deep empathy to help you regain groundedness, hope, and emotional strength.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Learn actionable strategies to manage anxiety, reframe catastrophic thinking during cycle waits, and reduce stress.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Process painful emotions and grief while staying connected to your core values and relationship.

Trauma-Informed Care & EMDR

Process traumatic medical procedures, pregnancy loss, or unexpected diagnosis news to promote emotional healing.

Couples Counseling

Strengthen partnership communication, align on decision-making, and navigate fertility stress together as a team.

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Expert Care from Reproductive Mental Health Specialists

Our therapists hold specialized training in reproductive mental health, grief, and perinatal mood disorders.

You will not need to explain medical terms or fertility acronyms to us. Our team understands the nuances of reproductive medicine and matches you with a provider who fits your needs and insurance.

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Integrated Care at CCRM Chicago & Virtual Teletherapy

Emotional care thoughtfully designed to align with your medical treatment schedule.

Ravenswood Office

3729 N. Ravenswood Ave, Suite 117

First-floor wheelchair, walker, and stroller accessible with free accessible parking. Includes a private Mother's Room equipped with a feeding chair, changing table, and supplies.

Downtown Loop Office (CCRM Partnership)

225 W. Wacker Dr, Suite 800 (Inside CCRM Chicago)

Elevator access and doorman building with discounted parking options. Co-located for seamless emotional support alongside your medical fertility appointments.

Multi-State Teletherapy

Convenient, HIPAA-secure video sessions from home across IL, IN, TN, NY, NJ, CT, MN, TX, and CA.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fertility Counseling

Yes. Therapy during an active cycle provides crucial stress management tools and emotional grounding during high-anxiety waiting periods.
Absolutely. We offer individual therapy, joint couples sessions, and partner psychoeducation to help couples navigate fertility challenges together.
Yes. We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO & Choice), Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, USHIP, and UCHP.
You can begin by scheduling a free 15-minute consultation with our intake team to discuss your needs and get matched with a specialist.

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We’re here to help you feel like yourself again.

Take The First Step Today

Connect with our intake team for a complimentary 15-minute consultation.

Let’s Find the Right Fit

We'll thoughtfully match you with the therapist and care that's right for you.

100% confidential.
In-network with major insurance plans.
Typical response within 1 business day.

Prefer to Connect Directly?

If you prefer, you are welcome to call or text our intake team directly at

(773) 234-9948

May 2, 2026

The Pulse of the North Star

For the woman who has held or felt life,

That is now a distant memory.

For the woman that tries, time and again,

To find a hollowed silence.

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Skip the Baby Shower

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After a loss, the world doesn't stop just because your’s does. Baby showers get scheduled. Birth announcements land in your inbox. The holidays come whether you are ready or not. And people who love you often say nothing, or say the wrong thing, or quietly expect you to keep showing up.

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For years, I told new moms the same thing: give yourself grace. And I meant it. But after my second child was born, I realized how hollow that can sound when you are in the thick of it. When the anxiety is loud and the guilt is louder. When the symptoms feel so much like you that you can't find the edges of where they end.

Grace felt out of reach. So I started reaching for something smaller. Something more honest: Slack.

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Understanding Postpartum Depression and When to Seek Help

Postpartum emotions can feel like a roller coaster. One moment you may be staring at your baby with love, and the next you might feel like crying in the bathroom so no one can see.

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Understanding The Role Of A Postpartum Counselor And What They Offer

Postpartum life is not always what people expect. Some moments bring joy or connection, and others can feel heavy, off balance, or confusing.

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Struggling With New Parent Stress How Postpartum Therapy Supports Daily Life

Becoming a parent changes a lot at once. There’s the excitement of new beginnings, but also a quiet exhaustion that doesn’t always get named.

March 13, 2026

A Mindful Moment

Use this gentle posture helps release tension in the neck, shoulders, and back while activating the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system — inviting the body to slow down, soften, and feel safe. Read more and follow along through a simple forward fold exercise.

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Understanding Trauma Therapy After Childbirth And What It Does

Bringing a baby into the world can be beautiful, but it can also come with emotional weight most people don’t talk about.

Exploring Sex Therapy Options To Rekindle Your Connection

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February 15, 2026

Exploring Sex Therapy Options To Rekindle Your Connection

Feeling distant this time of year? Sex therapy in Chicago helps couples rebuild connection through honesty, comfort, and slower communication.

January 20, 2026

What Does It Mean to Nurture?

There’s a dichotomy in maternal nurturing. Mothers are often incredible nurturers; they are attuned, selfless and often intuitive to their baby’s needs. Research shows that nurturing is deeply wired into the maternal brain. When a mother hears her baby cry there’s a hormonally-driven neural response that triggers the release of oxytocin and lights up regions of the brain tied to empathy and caregiving. This biological response explains why mothers are so acutely skilled at nurturing others, and perhaps the reason they stop nurturing themselves.

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'Tis the Season for Stress: Transform Stressed to Blessed This Holiday Season

There's an invisible workload that falls disproportionately on mothers during the holidays. You're often the one coordinating schedules, preparing meals, buying gifts, managing family dynamics, and trying to make the season magical, all while likely still doing your regular job and parenting duties. The emotional labor alone makes the most wonderful time of year feel not-so-wonderful. It's the perfect winter storm for burnout.

Specialized Fertility, IVF & Reproductive Loss Counseling in Chicago.

Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments, IVF cycles, pregnancy loss, or third-party reproduction?You don’t have to carry the grief, stress, or medical jargon alone.

We believe healthy, supported individuals raise healthy, happy families.

Support That Works For You