Fertility Counseling in The Woodlands, TX

Trying to start a family can be overwhelming. The stress of infertility and pregnancy loss can leave us feeling devastated, hopeless and alone. It can create a divide in the best of marriages and relationships, bring us to tears and sometimes to our knees.

Know this…You are not alone.

If you are facing such difficulties, I am here to help. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with fertility or who may be considering third-party reproduction. Working together, we will navigate the complex journey of family building together for you, your partner and your family.

Welcome

I am glad you are here.

I am Julie Parkin, many people call me “Jules”. I am a licensed psychotherapist working with individuals and couples who are trying to conceive.

Infertility can affect us on many levels. It can impact us physically, emotionally, socially and financially. It can darken our outlook, affect our behavior and relationships, and even cause us to question our identity and self-worth.

Fortunately, therapy can help.

I believe that we all have the inner resources to cope with the challenges that life presents. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable place for you to discover your intrinsic power - to help you explore, learn, heal and grow. I take acollaborative and compassionate approach to help you focus on your strengths, self-awareness and wellness.

Together we can work through strong feelings and emotions, lessen anxiety, learn ways to talk about your experience and develop coping skills to help you navigate through the complex journey of family building. Our practice together can offer skills for emotional resilience, adaptability, and cultivating peace in difficult times.

Family Building Options

Third-party assistance. If you're contemplating using an egg (oocyte) donor, sperm donor, gestational carrier (surrogate) or embryo donation, you may be wondering:

- What is the process?

- Is this the right decision for me?

- If using a donor, how will I feel if my child does not look like me?

- How and when will I tell my child about how they were conceived?

My experience with third-party options is multi faceted. As a mental health consultant I provide egg donor and gestational carrier evaluations and facilitate gestational carrier support groups in the Houston and Dallas areas. My involvement and experience in third-party reproduction translates into better information and insights for my clients. Together we can explore your choices and their emotional aspects to see what is right for you.