Therapist for Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
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August 2006
Can anyone recommend a good therapist for inferility issues who
also would be considered in network for United Healthcare? I
would prefer Oakland or Berkeley if possible and someone who had
flexible hours (after work or weekends).
Thanks
anon
I highly, highly, highly recommend Kim Kluger-Bell, a
psychotherapist and MFT in private practice on Solano Avenue in
Berkeley. She is truly amazing and an incredible person to talk
to about infertility. I had many sessions with her and her
pervasive knowledge on the topic and her ease in which to allow
her patients to cry and laugh is incredible. I am not sure
about the insurance, but you can call her and ask, she is very
welcoming on the phone. She also wrote a book
titled ''Unforgettable Losses'' (you can find it on amazon.com I
believe) that I read and found to be very helpful. Her office
number is 510-524-1475. Good luck
Dana
April 2006
I would love to get names of some therapists
(perferably in Oakland or Berkeley) who are good to talk to
about infertility and the difficulties I am having conceiving.
Thanks
anon
My heart goes out to you. I endured the suffering for 7 years. My thought is
that a really good therapist generally will be able to help. You can try Rose
Phelps 510-658-4344, she is great. I remember that talking to other people who
were going thru the same thing at the same time was often depressing; maybe
talking to someone who is finished with the process might help. I've never given
my info out before but if you want anyone to talk to, please email me.
Contact Donna Rothert, Ph.D. at (510)273-9548. She is part of Perinatal
Psychotherapy Services, a collective that specializes in infertility and other
issues surrounding pregnancy.
anon
Gina Hassan is a psychologist in Berkeley who specializes in infertility and
pregnancy issues. She's smart, warm and has a lot of experience in working with
people through this experience. She's located on Shattuck near Cafe de la Paz.
Good luck
anon
I wanted to respond to the request for a therapist who
specializes in infertility/pregnancy issues. Sheila Longerbean,
MFT is a practices on Piedmont Avenue and works with these
issues. I've found her to be a very compassionate and caring
therapist. I believe her number is: 510-595-4664.
Celeste
To find a therapist, you could check with Resolve (www.resolvenc.org).
Dave
Nov 2005
I am in need of a therapist to deal with secondary infertility issues. I need someone
very smart and directive who can help me find tools to work with all the fears and
sorrows this journey toward a second child has raised. I've check the web but would
don't find much on the people my insurance covers. Does anyone have any
experience or information working with anyone
covered through United Behavioral Health? Thank you!
Peggy Orlin works at Pacific Fertility Clinic. If you just google
her name, you'll get to their site and read her impressive bio,
one which makes her sound well-suited to your needs. She
specializes in infertility issues. We saw her for one mandatory
meeting and liked her fine, but I honestly can't remember much
because we ended up working with a different clinic, and pretty
long ago at that. I'm sorry for your tough emotional time.
Walking down that infertility road was about the hardest thing I
(and we) have ever had to do. But I have to say, the demands of
that journey also deepened us as people. Good luck.
anon
We have nothing but praise for Dr. Cary Littell who is on your list. We now have a
3 1/2 year relationship with her dealing with an extremely difficult situation and
cannot speak highly enough of her. She is insightful, compassionate and very
respectful and supportive.
Anon
I recommend Kim Kluger-Bell. She has a specialty in infertility-
related therapy. I don't know if she's covered by your insurance
(was not in your list) but you might check to see if she can be
added as a provider. Her office is on Solano. She's very focused
on developing action plans that CAN be implemented.
Anon
July 2003
We're looking for a licensed therapist (preferably in the
Oakland area) who can help us weigh the pros and cons of
adoption vs. donor eggs. Thanks for any recommendations.
Wanna baby
I highly recommend Anne Bernstein who helped us with a similar
decision. Phone: 549-0598. Office: 2955 Shattuck near Ashby. She is
an incredibly skilled therapist with a great deal of experience working
with people on ''family-building choices'' and how children deal with
having ''unusual origins.''
Hi,
My sister works at a fertility clinic in SF. I asked her if she
could recommend a therapist for your adoption/donor egg concerns
and this was her reply:
Her name is Peggy Orlin and she has a private practice in the
east bay (i think Oakland or Berkeley). Don't know her number but
she is listed.
They should also look at www.resolve.org; then link over to the NC
chapter. Hope this helps,
Michelle
We used Dr. Ellie Schwartzman. Her office is on Piedmont Ave,
(510) 869-1339. She was recommended to us by Dr. Eldon
Schriock. She has gone through fertility treatments herself and
understands what you are going through. She helped us through
adoption vs. donor egg vs. no more kids. Friends of ours used
her as well and thought she was biased toward donor egg. We
didn't think so. I still go to her for general counseling.
Happy mom
June 2003
I experienced a miscarriage in January and realize now that I
need help working through the grieving process. This has also
affected my relationship and I think I need some counseling in
that area as well. Can anyone recommend an experienced woman
therapist, preferably someone who takes Pacificare? I reviewed
previous postings but did not find anyone who was reviewed and
on my provider list.
Thank you very much.
Anonymous
To help you with your loss, I highly recommend Kim Kluger-Bell,
whose office is on Solano Avenue, 524-1475. I have no idea if
Kim takes Pacificare, but I do know she has worked with people
in the past to get on their insurance. Kim has written a
seminole book on pregnancy loss, called Unspeakable Losses. If
you can't get to see her, I at least highly recommend you read
her book. Of all the books available about miscarriage, I
consider hers the best. My husband and I were patients of Kim's
for a while to help us with relationship problems stemming from
multiple losses. We both enjoyed seeing her and found her to be
both compassionate and practical in her approach. I hope you can
manage to see Kim. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Amy
Kim Kluger-Bell MFCC, is an excellent therapist who specializes
in helping women with fertility issues and miscarriage.
510-524-1475. She has written a helpful book, Unspeakable Losses,
Understanding the Experience of Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage, and
Abortion. Her practice is in Albany on Solano Ave. I don't know
if she is on your list of providers, but she may be able to
recommend another therapist if you need it.
October 2001
I received names of following counselors from my insurance company and
I would like to hear from people about them.
I occasionally feel that I wish I had a counselor that I could talk to about just daily life issues. I also have had infertility issue as well as pregnancy losses. I would like
a counselor who is especially sensitive to those issues related to pregnancy. Does anyone know if one of those counselors listed above may meet my need?
I have heard that Kim Kluger-Bell on Solano Avenue is quite skilled in this
area. She also has a book out called "Unspeakable Losses" -- I am sure you
can find it on Amazon. Best of luck.
Dayna
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