infertility loss postpartum
reproductive therapy in washington state and rhode island
Have you suffered the grief of unforeseen reproductive challenGes?
Maybe you are navigating the maze of infertility, or perhaps you recently had a baby and you don’t feel at all like yourself. Instead of feeling joy and gratitude, you might feel anxious or even regretful, unable to shake the cloud of overwhelm and despair that seems to have followed you home from your birth. You may have suffered miscarriages, stillbirth, or a traumatic birth and feel completely disoriented.
Whatever it is that brings you here, you may begin to notice the impact in various areas of your life through the following symptoms:
Struggling to stay focused at work
Difficulty engaging family and friends, possibly even your own children if you have them
Challenges getting out of bed or completing basic self care, like showering or brushing your teeth
Obsessively checking on your infant to make sure they are breathing while they sleep
Feeling generally frazzled and disoriented, wishing you had your old life back
It may feel impossible now, but you can experience peace again. You can heal and find your way to a place that feels grounded and confident. I can help you get there!
REPRODUCTIVE THERAPY HELPS YOU DO 3 THINGS:
Provides clarity on what is driving your current challenges and presents next steps in moving to a more hopeful place.
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Helps you relate to your partner, family, and friends with greater ease so that you don’t further isolate yourself during an already lonely process.
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Offers tools and resources that will help you to move through your challenges and toward a new reality of hope and joy.
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I will help you through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances.
My approach to reproductive therapy comes from a place of deep care and empathy. The systems in place for reproductive health are often deeply unfair and confusing. You deserve competent and effective support along your path. I am here to help guide you through to a more joyful place.
frequently asked questions
what is a session like?
Sessions together are collaborative. We generally start by checking in about how your week has been and then explore whatever area of your life you decide you want to work on in that specific session. If you aren’t sure, I can direct the topic of the session and keep us on track with meeting your goals. We explore your thoughts and feelings, resource you with skills, and close with a reflection of the session. Occasionally, I may assign homework.
how long will I need to attend sessions?
This varies widely depending on the presenting issue and the person. Sessions have ranged from months to years. Ideally, we would work together for at least a full calendar year but it is really up to you and what your needs are. I see both short term and long term clients. Most of my clients stay for quite a while once they begin to see the benefit that therapy adds to their life and relationships.
what happens when I don’t know what to talk about?
Many clients come to me reporting that the therapy they have tried in the past grew stale after a while. They got to a point in counseling of simply staring at each other awkwardly. I can assure you, I am not simply going to smile and nod at you. My approach is active and engaging. When we get to a place where we have met your goals and you are in a good place, I will discuss the possibility of concluding our work together. I am tracking with you and managing our sessions so that you can rest assured that our time will be productive. We will collaborate on an appropriate ending together, when the time is right.
What are the next steps?
The next step is to email me to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call. During this call, you will have the opportunity to give me a brief summary of your current concerns. I will answer any questions you have about the process of therapy or about myself and the way that I work. We will then discuss logistics like cost, appointment frequency, and policies. When you are ready, we will get you scheduled with my soonest availability.
425-533-9241rachael@rachaelalba.comRachael Alba
REPRODUCTIVE AND TRAUMA THERAPIST
Seattle, Washington | King County
Providence, Rhode Island | Providence County