Perinatal, Postpartum & Infertility Counseling for Individuals and Couples

Becoming a parent — or trying to — can be one of the most meaningful and emotionally complex experiences in life. Whether you’re preparing to conceive, facing infertility, navigating pregnancy, healing from loss, or adjusting to life with a newborn, you deserve a space to feel supported, understood, and grounded.

At Whole Journey Services, we provide support with perinatal mental health, supporting moms, dads, partners, and couples through all stages of the journey: pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

Who We Help

• Individuals and couples preparing to conceive
• Those navigating infertility or fertility treatments
• Expecting parents (first-time or seasoned)
• New moms (birth, adoption, or fostering)
• Partners and dads
• Couples adjusting to early parenthood
• Parents coping with NICU experiences
• Individuals grieving pregnancy or infant loss

 Infertility & Pre-Conception Challenges We Treat

Trying to conceive can feel isolating, stressful, and emotionally draining. We support clients experiencing:

Infertility-Related Emotional Challenges

• Grief, sadness, or disappointment
• Anxiety around fertility outcomes
• Anger or frustration
• Feeling “out of control”
• Jealousy, comparison, or isolation from friends who conceive easily
• Fear of medical procedures or next steps

Relationship & Identity Challenges

• strain between partners
• sexual pressure replacing intimacy
• decision-making fatigue
• role confusion or blame
• fear of what life may look like without children

Fertility Treatment Stress

• IVF, IUI, and medical treatment overwhelm
• Emotional rollercoasters during each cycle
• Financial stress
• Waiting and uncertainty
• Navigating donor conception, surrogacy, or alternative paths

Pre-Conception Adjustments

• Anxiety about becoming a parent
• Ambivalence about trying to conceive
• Health, body image, or planning pressures
• Mental preparation for pregnancy
• Managing expectations and emotional readiness

Perinatal & Postpartum Emotional Health

We help expecting and postpartum parents work through:

• Postpartum depression
• Postpartum anxiety
• Intrusive thoughts or postpartum OCD
• Birth trauma or PTSD
• Identity shifts
• Overwhelm, pressure, and guilt
• Grief after miscarriage or stillbirth
• Feeling disconnected from your old self
• Loneliness or feeling unsupported

 Physical, Hormonal & Adjustment Challenges

Clients often seek support with:

• Sleep deprivation
• Emotional overload / overstimulation
• Feeding challenges (breastfeeding, pumping, formula choice)
• Pelvic pain or sexual health changes
• Hormonal shifts (for both birthing and non-birthing partners)
• Changes in routine, pace, or freedom

Couples Counseling for Infertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Challenges

Parenthood begins long before the baby arrives — and so do the changes in your relationship.

We help couples navigate:

• Communication breakdowns
• Emotional distance
• Feeling unsupported or misunderstood
• Sexual intimacy changes (pre-conception or postpartum)
• Differences in parenting or fertility decisions
• Resentment and frustration
• Uneven division of labor
• Tension with extended families
• Parenting stress and adjustment
• Returning to work, childcare decisions, and financial pressure

Therapeutic Approaches We Use

We tailor treatment using evidence-based approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
• Attachment-based interventions
• Grief and loss counseling
• Fertility-specific emotional support

Our work focuses on helping you feel grounded, connected, and supported, no matter where you are in your family-building journey.

 You Don’t Have to Walk This Journey Alone

Whether you’re trying to conceive, navigating infertility, welcoming a new baby, or rebuilding balance postpartum — support can make an incredible difference.

We’re here to help you feel grounded, hopeful, and connected again.

✅ Flexible Scheduling — including evening and weekend appointments for busy professionals and families

✅ Insurance Accepted + Virtual Options so therapy is accessible and affordable

Take the First Step Toward Perinatal, Postpartum & Infertility Support

 Schedule Your Consultation Today

🗓️ In-Person & Telehealth Options in Richmond, VA
📍 Convenient location and access across the metro area
💼 Most Major Insurance Accepted
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