Therapy for Pregnancy Loss
compassionate support from a grief and loss expert
for when it feels like the rug was pulled out from under you
Common experiences during and after pregnancy loss:
You’ve never felt grief quite like this before
You knew this could happen but you never imagined it’d be you
You “did everything right” and ended up with this outcome anyway
You want answers to help you make sense of everything
It’s hard to function normally as if nothing has happened
Maybe your loved ones knew about the pregnancy, maybe they didn’t
Somehow it still feels taboo
You’re trying to cope with loss while also figuring out how to move forward
No one knows what to say
You’re having to let go of the timelines you started to imagine for yourself
You’re replaying the traumatic details
It’s hard to concentrate on day to day tasks with all this on your mind
You don’t want to “overshare” or “burden” your friends and loved ones
You’re afraid it will happen again
The uncertainty feels overwhelming
You’re realizing just how much is out of your control
It’s hard to talk about
Maybe this isn’t your first loss of this kind
You just want someone who understands
Sound about right?
Here’s what we might work on in therapy for pregnancy loss:
Anxiety management
Increasing understanding and self-compassion
Identifying reproductive trauma
Learning how to cope with uncertainty
Stress reduction and self-care
Developing communication and self-advocacy skills
Processing grief and loss
Online & In Person Therapy Options
Online
No traffic or parking needed, just some privacy and a decent enough internet connection. Call in as you are! Whatever makes it easiest for you to show up is fine with me and at this point I’ve seen it all. You can call into session between meetings or at the end of a long day. We’ll make every minute count.
In Person
I currently see clients in person at least once weekly, using my Washington, D.C. office in DuPont Circle. Whether you prefer to attend therapy in person, just want a change of scenery, or need an excuse to get away, I’ll be happy to have you. It’s calm, quiet, and close to plenty of cafes for a post-therapy treat. Learn more about my office here.
What Happens Next
We schedule a free consultation call
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This helps us get to know each other better so we can figure out if we’re the right fit. These calls are very casual and there is no pressure. I just want to help you find support so if for some reason I don’t seem like the right fit for you I’ll send some referrals your way within a week.
We schedule our first session
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Personalized, specialized, high-quality therapy available to you online and in person. Maybe you’ll come in nervous or hesitant, but I’ll help you feel comfortable and confident in the process. I’ll ask questions that help me understand the context of your life and we’ll spend some time exploring your goals for therapy.
We settle into therapy
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We’ll get to know each other and fall into the rhythm of therapy. I’ll help you explore what’s working for you and what’s not. We’ll work towards the goals you set using a blend of evidence-based treatment modalities. Therapy will be a place for you to process the stressors of life, gain understanding, and learn concrete coping skills.
You feel better
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Progress is not linear, but I would say most clients feel at least a bit better right away. There is just something really powerful about sitting down with a human who cares. At the end of therapy my hope is that you’ll be feeling better mentally, emotionally, and physically. Whatever your goals are, you’ll be better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs.