Counseling & Support

Caring for your emotional well-being is just as important to us as treating your infertility. That is why Fertility Centers of Illinois provides resources and support that reduce stress associated with infertility.

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Counseling & Support

Our Behavioral Health Specialists specialize in fertility and family-building issues. They are available to provide support and guidance during treatment. Consultations are available in a personal and confidential setting to help you with:

Decision Making
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
Depression and Anxiety
Pregnancy Loss

Multiple Gestation
Donor Egg, Sperm, and Embryo
Surrogacy
Fertility Preservation
Adoption

Call 877-324-4483 to schedule a face-to-face or phone appointment.

FAQ

FCI offers monthly support groups that are virtual and open to anyone. View upcoming support group dates here.

We encourage everyone to establish support networks by tapping into our resources or finding other avenues that work best for you. A strong support system will help you cope throughout your journey. In fact, many of our patients credit their support systems for helping them with manage emotions during treatment and staying positive.

There are several avenues for support like leaning on family, friends, and your partner, working with a therapist, participating in online community forums for infertility, and attending support groups with others facing similar circumstances.

Some collaborative reproductive treatments, such as surrogacy, require at least one psychological consultation. This session addresses the unique aspects of third-party plans such as disclosure to children and the well-being of families as they grow.

Meet the Behavioral Health Team

Tiffany Edwards, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Tiffany Edwards is a licensed clinical psychologist and patient educator. In her career, she has worked with patients to address a wide variety of psychological and health-related issues such as anxiety, depression, cancer survivorship, women’s health issues, stress management, and more.

Counseling & Support