Infertility Therapy and Emotional Support for Women Across Washington State
This isn’t the way you thought you’d become a mom — and you shouldn't go through this alone.
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Infertility therapy offers emotional support for women navigating the heartbreak, grief, rage, or numbness that can come with trying to conceive. It’s for any woman facing or who has faced infertility — no matter what your journey has looked like. Whether you're actively trying to conceive or grieving fertility losses, therapy provides a steady space to make meaning, find emotional clarity, and explore how infertility is affecting your life, body, and relationships.
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Not at all. Whether you’re starting treatment, pausing, re-evaluating, or holding grief quietly — therapy is a space for you, not a timeline or diagnosis. Many women come before, during, or long after fertility treatment.
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Those are normal reactions to an invisible, ongoing grief. Therapy isn’t a place to be “positive” — it’s a place to be real. You don’t need to filter your pain here. You are not broken, and you are not alone.
Infertility is one of the most emotionally complex — and most invisible — reproductive experiences I support in therapy. Whether you're actively trying to conceive, facing fertility grief, or unsure of what comes next, this season can feel all-consuming. You're navigating medical decisions, social isolation, emotional landmines, and the pressure of time — often in silence. It’s no wonder you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unlike yourself.
You're not alone in this. And you don’t have to keep holding it all by yourself.
How I Support Women Across Washington Through Infertility
Infertility is painful — and it’s okay to say that out loud.
Maybe you’re feeling disconnected, numb, or ashamed because your body isn’t doing what you hoped it would. Maybe you’re running on empty, overwhelmed by appointments, tracking, decisions — and the constant reminder that nothing is guaranteed. You may even catch yourself thinking, Why does everyone else get to move forward but me? That doesn’t make you broken — it makes you human.
You don’t have to carry this alone — I see how heavy it is.
When we work together, you’ll be met with helpful, nonjudgmental support. My infertility therapy is rooted in evidence-based care and shaped by your personal experience. I bring specialized training through Postpartum Support International and The Touchstone Institute, and I draw from CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Somatic Therapy to meet you where you are. This is space for clarity, healing, and support.
There’s hope — even if you’re not sure what to hope for anymore.
Infertility therapy isn’t about staying positive. It’s about being real. This is space to grieve, rage, question, or just breathe — no filter required. I’ve walked this path too, and I know what it’s like to hold grief that no one sees. You are not alone in this. With the right support, it’s possible to feel more grounded, more present, and more like yourself again, even when life hasn’t gone the way you dreamed it would.
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You don’t have to be “at your limit” to benefit from infertility therapy. If you're struggling emotionally — whether you're just starting fertility treatment, stuck in a waiting cycle, or quietly grieving — support can help. Research shows that support really matters during infertility — and it can make a big difference in how you feel through the process.The sooner you access care, the stronger your emotional health is likely to be.
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Yes. I support women grieving pregnancy loss in all its forms — including miscarriage, stillbirth, and termination for medical reasons (TFMR). These are often deeply personal, misunderstood losses. In therapy, your grief is honored, your pain is valid, and your experience doesn’t need to be explained.
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Yes — and in many cases, it’s encouraged. Women who’ve been through infertility are at increased risk for postpartum depression, anxiety, and other PMADs. Ongoing therapy can help you process fears, past trauma, and the complex emotions that come with pregnancy after infertility. You don’t have to process it alone.
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Absolutely. Secondary infertility can feel like living in two emotional worlds at once — deep gratitude for your child, and deep grief for what’s not happening now. That complexity is real. Your feelings are valid. Both things can be true.
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You don’t need to be in a treatment cycle to benefit from therapy. I support women who are on a break, re-evaluating, or sitting with years of unresolved pain. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive or holding quiet grief, you’re welcome here.
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We’ll talk about what you’re carrying — emotionally, relationally, and physically — and how it’s impacting your life. Along the way, I’ll also help you build practical coping skills for stress, anxiety, and the ongoing grief of infertility. Many women describe therapy as the one place they don’t have to filter or perform — a space where they can simply be real.
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My approach is grounded in years of professional experience and specialized training through Postpartum Support International and The TouchStone Institute. I also bring my own lived experience to this work and will share it if you find that to be helpful. For many women, it’s powerful just to know I’ve been there, too.
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Yes. These are normal responses to grief and trauma — especially when your pain is invisible to others. Infertility impacts your identity, your relationships, and your sense of control. Therapy is a space to be real, not positive. You don’t need to hide here.
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Yes — I offer secure virtual therapy for women across Washington State, including Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, and surrounding areas. Virtual therapy is protective: you never have to sit in a waiting room with pregnant women or babies, and you don’t have to worry about confidentiality being compromised in shared spaces. You can access care from the privacy of your own home — in a way that feels safe, consistent, and supportive.
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The first step is simple: schedule a free 20-minute intro call. This is a chance for us to meet, talk through what you’re looking for, and see if we’re a good fit. There’s no pressure — just a space to explore if this support feels right for you.
Infertility Counseling and Support FAQs
NURTURING THE SISTERHOOD - SUPPORT FOR WOMEN ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE
Hi, I’m Dr. Julie Franks — An Infertility and Reproductive Therapist for Women Across Washington State
but you can just call me dr. Julie
I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching out for support during infertility isn’t easy, and I’m proud of you for taking this step.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker and reproductive mental health therapist specializing in infertility, pregnancy loss, and maternal mental health. I have a doctorate in clinical social work and advanced training through Postpartum Support International and The TouchStone Institute. I bring both professional expertise and lived experience into the therapy space.
Infertility can reshape the way you see yourself, your body, your relationships, and your future. Therapy is a place to talk honestly about the invisible parts of this journey — without fear of judgment or comparison. Together, we’ll create space for your grief, your hopes, your fears, and your next steps, so you can feel more grounded and more like yourself again.
And I don’t just understand this professionally — I’ve lived it. I went through my own infertility journey before becoming a mom. I’ll never share details unless you ask, but many women find it comforting to know: I’ve been there too. I truly get it.
My practice is virtual, based in Kitsap County, and I work with women throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island, and across Washington State. No waiting rooms, no pressure — just a safe, private space where you can show up as you are.
If you’re wondering whether infertility therapy could help, let’s talk about it.
Reach out today and we’ll take the first step together.
You Don’t Have to Go Through Infertility Alone — Support Is Available Across Washington State.
You don’t have to carry this by yourself.
Infertility is one of the most invisible and least understood experiences women face. I support women across Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, and throughout Washington State through secure, virtual therapy sessions.
Wondering if this is the right support for you? Let’s meet and see if we’re a fit. Schedule your Free 20-Minute Intro Call — no pressure, just a chance to meet and talk about what therapy would be like for you.