Fertility Group Therapy
The fertility journey can be challenging. You don’t need to navigate it alone.
About the Group
When things don’t go as planned, trying to get pregnant can be a hard and lonely path. But the truth is, you’re not alone, and you deserve to be surrounded by people who get it.
This group is designed to help you navigate the ups and downs of fertility treatment and provide a safe space to build the compassion, skills, and connections that help us feel our best during this challenging time.
Dates: Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9 and 16th (skip July 2nd) from 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Illuminated Birth, Acton, MA
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While this group will evolve to meet the needs of the participants, you can expect:
to learn coping and relaxation skills to manage stress and anxiety
to engage in activities to help you stay grounded and build self compassion
to have a safe space to talk about challenges and get feedback from people who get it
to better identify your own needs and find resources to surround yourself with the right support
to develop self care strategies for better overall wellbeing
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This group is open to anyone who is going through or thinking of beginning fertility treatment.
This group is LGBTQ+ friendly and will be focused on the experience people with wombs.
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You may use your insurance to cover the cost of this group.* If using insurance, you will get information about your copay prior to the start of the group. Julie accepts the following insurances:
Aetna
AllSavers UHC
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc.
Cigna
Confide Enhanced EAP
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
NYC Employees PPO Plan
Optum
Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solution (Premium EAP)
Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
Providence Health Plan
Resources for Living EAP
UHC Student Resources
UMR
UnitedHealthcare
Virtual
Out of pocket cost: $300
*Note - if you have one of the insurances listed above you must use your insurance to pay for the group!
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To get started, send me an email and let me know you’re interested! Before starting the group, we will meet for an intake to go over your goals and needs, and to make sure you will feel comfortable in the group.
Registration closes May 22nd, or when the group is full so don’t wait!
About your Clinician
Julie is a licensed therapist and certified fertility awareness educator. She believes that having connection, being informed and empowered, and the ability to foster self compassion is everything. Especially when it comes to your fertility journey!
Julie is a trauma informed therapist, and is trained in EMDR and IFS (internal family systems therapy). She focuses on mindfulness, self care, and education to support her clients in achieving the best quality of life possible.
When she’s not working, Julie enjoys hiking, yoga, spending time with her husband, friends, and dogs, ceramics classes, and cooking.