Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage Counseling in Chicago, IL
You Don’t Have To Grieve Alone
Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage Counseling
Experiencing a miscarriage or pregnancy loss can leave you feeling heartbroken, isolated, and emotionally overwhelmed. The grief often goes unspoken, yet the pain is loud.
Common feelings and experiences after loss include:
Feeling stuck in a cycle of sadness, anger, or guilt
Finding everyday tasks exhausting or impossible
Overwhelmed by memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Feeling like no one truly understands your pain
Grieving differently than your partner, creating distance between you
Your grief is real and valid. And you don't have to carry it alone.
Therapy Can Help You Heal
Pregnancy loss is more than a medical event, it's an emotional and spiritual journey. With support, you can ease the pain, feel more prepared for triggers, reconnect with your partner, and begin to feel like yourself again. You will find hope about the future, if and when you're ready.
Types of Loss We Support
Miscarriage: About 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end this way. Your grief is real, even if it feels invisible to others.
Stillbirth “Occurs after 20 weeks and impacts over 25,000 families a year. The unexpected nature can make healing especially hard.
Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) or Abortion: Grief here is personal and complex. We offer nonjudgmental, compassionate support.
Unsuccessful Fertility Treatments: Failed IVF or IUI can bring deep disappointment. Therapy helps you process the pain and reclaim hope.
Our Approach
We tailor care to your history and needs, incorporating mindfulness, somatic work, and emotionally focused therapy. We also support couples grieving differently, helping you stay connected through communication.
You are not alone. Healing is possible. And hope lives here.
FAQs: You Might Be Wondering
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There's no ideal time. Begin when you feel ready, or when your grief starts interfering with your daily life.
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Yes. We support individuals, couples, and families navigating reproductive loss. Often times couples grieve differently so we find couples therapy to be helpful during this time.
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Yes. We provide secure online sessions across Illinois. We have some providers that can provide virtual sessions in other states so make sure to inquire!
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You'll have a safe, supportive space to share your story and begin the path toward healing.
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Therapy is a process. Over time, many clients experience increased peace, clarity, and hope.
Reach out for availability and rates.
Nurture Therapy accepts a variety of commercial insurance plans, and each office may have different accepted insurance providers. Please include your insurance below. If your insurance plan is out-of-network, you may still be able to receive partial coverage for therapy sessions.
We are proud to offer prompt and convenient therapy appointments with no waitlist. Please reach out to schedule an initial session.