Infertility Therapy
Infertility Therapy in Ontario
If you are looking for infertility therapy in Ontario, our team is here to help.
Take the first step towards healing. At Nūrish Psychotherapy, we offer to individuals supportive and specialized infertility therapy to Ottawa residents and beyond.
Compassionate Support Through Every Step of Your Fertility Journey
The journey to parenthood is not always straightforward. For many individuals and couples, infertility brings feelings of grief, uncertainty, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. While medical professionals focus on your physical health, it is equally important to care for your emotional wellbeing.
At Nūrish Psychotherapy, we understand that infertility can affect every aspect of your life. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally, undergoing fertility treatments, navigating IVF or ICSI, coping with pregnancy loss, or struggling with unanswered questions, our therapists are here to support you with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care.
You do not have to face this journey alone.
Understanding the Emotional Impact of Infertility
Infertility is more than a medical diagnosis. It is an experience that can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future. You may find yourself living month to month, hoping each cycle will bring different news while carrying the weight of disappointment when it doesn’t.
Many people experience increased anxiety before appointments, fear during the two-week wait, sadness following unsuccessful treatment cycles, and grief after pregnancy loss. Relationships may become strained, social gatherings can feel difficult, and it may seem like everyone around you is moving forward while your life feels paused.
These emotions are valid. They are a natural response to an incredibly challenging experience.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy offers a safe and supportive space where you can process the emotions that often accompany infertility. Together, we can help you navigate anxiety, manage stress, cope with grief, strengthen your relationships, and reconnect with yourself throughout your fertility journey.
At Nūrish Psychotherapy, we recognize that infertility is deeply personal. There is no right or wrong way to experience it, and no timeline for how you should feel. Our goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can speak openly, process difficult emotions, and develop tools to navigate the uncertainty that often comes with fertility challenges.
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, we are here to help you feel understood and supported. You deserve support, compassion, and a place where you do not have to carry everything on your own.
Therapeutic Modalities, Approaches and Consultations:
Our work is grounded in evidence-based, compassionate care.
Approaches and services include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Mindfulness & Self-compassion Practices
We Support Individuals and Couples Experiencing
Trying to conceive
IVF and ICSI treatment
IUI treatment
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Miscarriage and reproductive grief
Secondary infertility
Male factor infertility
Unexplained infertility
Pregnancy after infertility
Relationship challenges related to fertility
Stress, anxiety, and depression throughout the fertility journey
You just made the first step in your journey!
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EMILY LIGHT
Registered Psychotherapist
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PATRICE HALL-JOHNSON
Registered Psychotherapist
(QUALIFYING)
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ALINE ASSAAD
Registered Psychotherapist
(QUALIFYING)
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Lets start the journey of healing together.
Infertility Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Children may benefit from therapy if they are struggling with big emotions, changes in behaviour, difficulties at school, social challenges, or experiences of stress, loss, or trauma.
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Sessions may include play, art, storytelling, or conversation, depending on your child’s age and needs. These activities help children express themselves and learn coping strategies in a safe and supportive space. For older children, various means of talk therapy are used to identify triggers and explore coping strategies.
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Parents and caregivers are important partners in the therapeutic process. Depending on the approach, you may be included in sessions, given strategies to support your child at home, or updated on progress.
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Every child is different. Some may benefit from short-term support, while others may need longer-term care. Together, we’ll set goals and regularly check in on progress.
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Yes. If a child expresses thoughts of suicide or self-harm, this is taken very seriously. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where these feelings can be explored with care and compassion. The focus is on understanding the child’s pain, building coping strategies, and working closely with parents and caregivers to ensure the child’s safety and well-being.
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Yes. Every child deserves support that honours their unique strengths and challenges. Therapy is adapted to meet the individual needs of neurodivergent children or those with special needs, using approaches that foster self-expression, coping skills, and confidence.
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Yes! Many of our therapists have a background in education, including one who still practices as a teacher and is also a registered teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers.
