For many couples, trying to conceive can put a strain on their relationship. In addition, going through fertility treatment itself can contribute to the stress. It is important to acknowledge that emotional responses to infertility vary greatly, as to people’s methods of coping with this rollercoaster of feelings. Each couple has to find their own way of dealing with infertility and sometimes choose counseling. In fact, most patients find counseling helpful, so Conceptions routinely recommends it as part of the comprehensive treatment approach.

Conceptions’ licensed clinical social worker specializes in unique areas of fertility to help couples through their emotions and potentially improve their success in conceiving.

Barbara Hyatt, L.C.S.W., is a licensed clinical social worker who has been counseling Conceptions’ patients since 1988. Her expertise is in psychological impact of infertility. She has provided workshops, training, consultation to many hospital, medical, and mental health associations both locally and nationally. She is a contributing member of several infertility organizations including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

She received her Master’s from the University of Denver and has worked in hospital and mental health facilities. She also maintains a private psychotherapy practice.

SERVICES PROVIDED:

     • Stress management

     • Relationship issues

     • Grief and loss

     • Mind/body techniques

     • Decision-making and options (donor egg, sperm,

       and other assisted reproductive technologies)

     • IVF

     • Secondary infertility

     • Pregnancy loss

     • Coping with family and friends

     • Depression