Infertility Counseling in Chicago, IL
Supportive Therapy for Women & Couples on their Reproductive Journey
You're Tired of Facing This Pain Alone
If you're navigating infertility, you already know the toll it takes: the grief, the anxiety, all the what ifs that lingers even when you're trying to stay strong.
People often tell us that they are:
Overwhelmed by the heartbreak of another negative test
Hurrying up just to wait
Grieving a miscarriage, a failed IVF cycle, or a dream that feels like it's slipping away
Feeling distant from your partner, exhausted by decisions and disappointment
Trying to stay hopeful while your mental health quietly unravels
You're not alone. At Nurture Therapy, we understand how emotionally complex the fertility journey can be and we're here to help.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone
Infertility counseling can help you feel seen, develop coping strategies for grief and stress, strengthen communication with your partner, and make decisions about IVF, donor options, or adoption with more clarity and confidence.
Common Signs Infertility Is Affecting Your Mental Health
Persistent sadness, emptiness, or grief
Heightened anxiety, especially around appointments or social events
Trouble sleeping or concentrating
Feelings of inadequacy or failure
Strained communication with your partner
Avoiding baby showers, social media, or conversations about kids
You don't have to reach a breaking point before seeking help.
Meet Our Fertility Team
Stefanie Bonnell
Chelsea DeBall
Jessie Pappas
Kristin England
Kate Kittredge
Kalypos Hex
Veronica Vega
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FAQs: What People Often Ask
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Infertility counseling is conducted by a specialized provider that understands the family forming journey. Often times our providers have also walked the walk of infertility. Someone who gets it helps individuals and couples cope with the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges of fertility struggles, which may include grief, decision-making, and the stress of treatments like IVF or IUI.
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Most therapy sessions are covered by insurance. Nurture Therapy is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Choice, United Healthcare, UMR, and University of Chicago Plans (UCHP and USHIP). For other insurance plans, we're out-of-network, but many clients receive partial reimbursement by submitting a form after each session. Insurance plans will not cover third-party reproductive assessments, so this is an out-of-pocket expense. Most people find the experience to be transformative in their family forming journey.
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Yes. Couples counseling helps partners communicate openly, manage emotional stress, and stay connected through an isolating experience. Through therapy, you are building a team mindset so you can support each other with compassion and clarity.
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That's completely valid. Many people feel grief, confusion, or guilt, even if their path to parenthood is uncertain. Therapy gives you space to explore your values and future without pressure. Nurture also offers therapy for “one-and-done” parents with clinician, Chelsea DeBall.
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Anyone facing fertility-related challenges: individuals, couples, families of all types (including LGBTQ+ families), and those experiencing pregnancy loss or reproductive trauma can benefit from our support.
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.