{"id":707,"date":"2026-01-13T11:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/?page_id=707"},"modified":"2026-04-15T13:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:31:21","slug":"third-party-consultations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/?page_id=707","title":{"rendered":"Third Party Reproductive Consultations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"707\" class=\"elementor elementor-707\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0708774 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0708774\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d06a5fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d06a5fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Intended Parent Consultations for Third Party Reproduction<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-541cb40 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"541cb40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b0d2ef elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1b0d2ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/?page_id=1039\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Fertility Clinic? Refer a Patient Here.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0ed62e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0ed62e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8618083 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8618083\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Navigating the path to parenthood through assisted reproductive technology can feel overwhelming. Our intended parent consultations provide the guidance, education, and emotional <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">support you need as you consider what being a parent will mean for you.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Investment: $350 for a comprehensive 50-75 minute Se<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">ssion<\/span><\/strong><\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">What Is a Intended Parent Consultation?<\/h3><h5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"407\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/?attachment_id=407\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jessica-donnelly-l0qkreOoAec-unsplash.webp?fit=1920%2C1486&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1486\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"baby hands\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jessica-donnelly-l0qkreOoAec-unsplash.webp?fit=800%2C619&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignright wp-image-407 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/jessica-donnelly-l0qkreOoAec-unsplash.jpg?resize=300%2C232&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" \/><\/h5><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Choosing to grow your family through third-party reproduction is a deeply personal journey \u2014 and it&#8217;s okay if it comes with a whole mix of emotions. Grief and hope. Uncertainty and clarity. Sometimes all at once.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Whether you&#8217;re exploring egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, or gestational surrogacy, there&#8217;s a lot to hold \u2014 emotionally, relationally, and ethically. You don&#8217;t have to figure it all out on your own.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Intended parent consultations are here to walk alongside you. Together, we&#8217;ll create space to process what you&#8217;re feeling, answer your questions, and make sure you feel genuinely informed and supported as you move forward \u2014 while also fulfilling your fertility clinic&#8217;s consultation requirements.<\/p><hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">What to Expect During Your Session<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This isn&#8217;t a quick check-the-box call \u2014 it&#8217;s a real, unhurried conversation built around your unique circumstances, values, and goals. The consultation will be a virtual meeting for 75 minutes in length at a cost of $350. The fee includes the report that I&#8217;ll send to your fertility clinic. Please note that these sessions are not covered by insurance, so a superbill will not be provided.\u00a0<\/p><p>While this isn\u2019t therapy, it is a focused, thoughtful consultation designed to offer education, reflection, and guidance, though some individuals and couples do choose to schedule follow-up consultations or ongoing therapy with me for additional support when desired. Our time together is not a time to rule you out. The tone is conversational and collaborative, with room for honesty, questions, and uncertainty.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">In our time together, we&#8217;ll explore what&#8217;s most relevant to you \u2014 which might include:<\/p><ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Finding the right donor or gestational carrier for your family<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Your hopes, fears, and questions about this path to parenthood<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The unique experiences of couples, single parents, and LGBTQ families navigating third-party reproduction<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">How this process can shape the emotional experience of both parents and children<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Talking with your child about their conception \u2014 the how, the when, and the words to use<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Navigating relationships and boundaries with donors or surrogates<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br \/>Many people find that this conversation brings a new sense of clarity\u2014where things begin to come together and the path forward feels more grounded and manageable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce57ed9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce57ed9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25f0c01 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"25f0c01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ce6b4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ce6b4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc7ce21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc7ce21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-1 flex flex-col px-4 max-w-3xl mx-auto w-full pt-1\">\n<div data-test-render-count=\"1\">\n<div class=\"group\">\n<div class=\"contents\">\n<div class=\"group relative relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"false\">\n<div class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:border-0.5 [&amp;_pre&gt;div]:border-border-400 [&amp;_.ignore-pre-bg&gt;div]:bg-transparent [&amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\">\n<div class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\">\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Why do an Intended Parent Consultation?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you&#8217;re pursuing third-party reproduction, chances are you&#8217;ve already done a lot of research, asked a lot of questions, and felt a lot of feelings. This consultation isn&#8217;t one more hoop to jump through \u2014 it&#8217;s genuinely one of the most valuable parts of the process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Yes, many fertility clinics, agencies, and attorneys require it. But more than that, it&#8217;s a dedicated space just for you \u2014 to breathe, reflect, and prepare for the road ahead. There&#8217;s no judgment here, no right or wrong answers, and nothing you could say that would surprise me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Together, we&#8217;ll:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Explore feelings and questions you may not have known how to voice yet<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Think through things you haven&#8217;t considered \u2014 not because you&#8217;ve missed something, but because nobody can think of everything<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Build your confidence around talking with your child about their story and origins<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Work through the worries and &#8220;what ifs&#8221; that are completely normal to have<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br>You&#8217;re not here because something is wrong. You&#8217;re here because you care deeply about doing this well \u2014 and that already says everything about the kind of parent you&#8217;re going to be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dc312b elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"8dc312b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1017\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/?attachment_id=1017\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/journal.avif\" data-orig-size=\"930,1162\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"journal\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/journal-820x1024.avif\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/journal-768x960.avif\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1017\" alt=\"\" data-attachment-id=\"1017\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/?attachment_id=1017\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/journal.avif\" data-orig-size=\"930,1162\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"journal\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/journal-820x1024.avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/journal-768x960.avif 768w, https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/journal-240x300.avif 240w, https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/journal-820x1024.avif 820w, https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/journal.avif 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">\nIf you\u2019re feeling like you hit a roadblock, conflicted, or grieving the path you hoped to be on, fertility therapy may be the best option to figure out what is next. Therapy can be a meaningful method to consider your options without pressure or judgment, before embarking on the intended parent consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6b39c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d6b39c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aaef21 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2aaef21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb86624 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cb86624\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a1f4a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a1f4a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Inclusive Support for Family Building<\/h4><p>Every path to parenthood is deeply personal, and no two journeys look the same. Some families arrive at third-party reproduction after a long road through infertility, while others choose it as their starting point. Wherever you are in your journey, my consultations are designed to feel welcoming, affirming, and grounded in both care and clarity.<\/p><p>No matter your story, the goal is the same: to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of connection to the family you are building.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b834f38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"b834f38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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You may be thinking about how to select a donor, how to tell your child their story, and what kinds of support systems will help you thrive. It\u2019s common to feel a mix of confidence and vulnerability\u2014pride in your decision alongside an awareness of the challenges ahead. Our work together honors both, helping you prepare with thoughtfulness and self-compassion.<\/p><p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1851\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1931\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1931\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> LGBTQ+ Families <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1931\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dbbe28 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2dbbe28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af6abdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af6abdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many queer parents build their families through egg donation, sperm donation, and\/or surrogacy. These paths come with unique and meaningful considerations\u2014how to talk about each person\u2019s role in bringing a child into the world, how to navigate legal complexities, and how to shape a family story that feels intentional and empowering. Together, we also make space to acknowledge and process the realities of today\u2019s social and political climate, ensuring you feel supported on every level.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1932\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1932\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Couples Pursuing Third-Party Family Building <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1932\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75acebd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75acebd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b12d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2b12d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For many couples, this path can bring up complex emotions. There may be grief around unmet expectations of conceiving naturally, questions about genetic connection, and concerns about how family and community will respond. It\u2019s also not uncommon for partners to be in different emotional places\u2014one ready to move forward, the other needing more time to process. These conversations are held with care, creating space for both shared understanding and individual experiences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aae7c40 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aae7c40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4220e29 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4220e29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86b8d1b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"86b8d1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a89a450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a89a450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Work With Oak Harbor Wellness? <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45b2aae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45b2aae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"244\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"52\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/therapyintx.com\/?attachment_id=52\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0119.webp?fit=850%2C1338&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"850,1338\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3300&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Lindsay\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0119.webp?fit=651%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-52 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/therapyintx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_0119.jpeg?resize=191%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\">Choosing the right professional for this stage of family building matters. My consultations are shaped by extensive experience working with individuals and couples navigating infertility, reproductive decision-making, and queer family building.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"335\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Guided by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) recommendations, I offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"668\">\n<li data-section-id=\"150svx4\" data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"406\">A strong foundation in reproductive psychology and family systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eyc822\" data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"485\">A warm, steady approach to sensitive conversations\u2014always without judgment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pe9jxm\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"582\">Inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and diverse family structures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rgj73y\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"668\">Practical tools to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and compassion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 240px;\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"859\"><br>I\u2019m also a member of Postpartum Support International\u2019s Mental Health Provider directory and the ASRM Mental Health Professionals Group. This process can bring up many emotions at once\u2014grief, hope, excitement, and uncertainty often coexist. My role is to make space for all of it, while helping you prepare for parenthood in a way that feels thoughtful, grounded, and aligned with your values.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d83db85 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d83db85\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8e517 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d8e517\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Where to Begin<\/h3><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you\u2019re considering third-party family building\u2014whether through egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, or surrogacy\u2014an intended parent consultation offers a meaningful place to begin. 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