Infertility Therapy & Counseling in Chicago & Northbrook IL

Infertility is a grief that does not get enough recognition. You are grieving something that has not happened yet, and possibly something that may never happen, while still showing up for the appointments, the monitoring, the medications, the hope, and the crushing disappointment that can follow. And often doing all of that without many people around you knowing what you are going through.

The experience of infertility, whether you are in the early stages of investigating the cause, deep in a treatment cycle, or facing decisions about how to move forward, takes a significant psychological toll. You deserve support that meets that reality honestly.

Therapy during infertility is not about finding silver linings or accepting things you are not ready to accept. It is about having a space that holds the full weight of the experience: the hope, the loss, the uncertainty, and the toll it takes on your sense of self, your body, and your relationships. We work with individuals and couples at all stages, including those still in treatment and those who have reached the end of treatment and are rebuilding their understanding of their future.

We serve adults and couples navigating infertility in Chicago and Northbrook, and via telehealth. Call (312) 291-9570 or book a consultation online.

How can therapy help during infertility treatment?
Therapy helps people manage the cyclical grief and anxiety that accompanies treatment cycles, process the loss of failed attempts, navigate relationship stress with a partner, make values-aligned decisions about treatment, and maintain functioning in work and daily life during an extraordinarily difficult time.

Should my partner and I go to therapy together or separately during infertility?
Both can be valuable. Partners often experience infertility differently, and those differences can create disconnection. Individual therapy gives each person their own space. Couples therapy can support the relationship and help partners grieve and make decisions together.

What is the emotional impact of IVF?
IVF involves significant hormonal interventions, invasive procedures, and a high-stakes cycle of hope and potential loss. Research shows elevated rates of anxiety and depression among people undergoing IVF, particularly after failed cycles. The psychological demands of IVF are frequently underestimated in medical settings.

How do I cope when everyone around me seems to be getting pregnant?
This is one of the most commonly reported and genuinely painful aspects of infertility. Therapy helps by providing a space to process those feelings without judgment, develop strategies for managing difficult situations like pregnancy announcements, and maintain connection to your own identity outside of the infertility experience.

Is infertility therapy available via telehealth?
Yes. Midwest Counseling offers infertility therapy via telehealth across Illinois and many other states. Many people find telehealth valuable during infertility because it fits around treatment schedules.