Support for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss

If you’ve found your way here after losing a pregnancy- whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or after birth- I am so sorry. There is no greater pain than losing a longed for pregnancy or baby.

I often tell my clients welcome to the world of grief, where there are no rules. There’s no “right” way to feel after pregnancy or infant loss. You might be heartbroken, angry, numb, anxious, relieved, ashamed- or all of the above. Maybe you’ve been told to move on, try again, or focus on the positives. Or worse- no one talks to you about it at all. But none of that erases what you’ve been through, or how deeply it’s affected you.

This kind of loss changes you

A sentiment I often hear from clients is who they were before the loss died with their baby. Pregnancy and infant loss leaves no parent unscathed. It changes your sense of self, marriage, friendships, spiritual or religious beliefs, and purpose in life. It can leave you feeling isolated- especially when those around you don’t fully understand. You may be looking around at the others in your world wondering how they can keep moving when yours stopped. And if you’ve experienced multiple losses, infertility, or trauma in the medical system, it can feel even more complicated and heavy. Please know you don’t have to carry this alone.

What therapy can offer you

In our work together, you’ll have a space that’s safe, validating, and free from judgment. A space where you can tell the truth about what this loss has been like- without minimizing, explaining, or putting on a brave face. No matter if your loss happened yesterday or years ago, it matters and you will find a welcome space to grieve here.

We might talk about:

• The grief you’re holding and how it’s showing up in your body and daily life

• Guilt, shame, or the feeling that it was somehow your fault

• Fear of trying again, or the decision not to

• How this has impacted your identity, your relationships, or your view of the future

• Coping with pregnancy after loss, if and when that time comes

How I approach therapy for pregnancy loss:

I use a blend of trauma-informed and compassionate therapies based on what you need. That might include:

• EMDR to help process traumatic or emotionally charged memories—like a D&C procedure, the birth, or a moment you can’t forget

• IFS (Internal Family Systems) to gently explore the parts of you that carry pain, guilt, or self-blame, and help them feel understood and less alone

• ACT and CBT to work with thoughts and feelings that feel overwhelming or stuck

• Narrative therapy to help you make sense of your experience and begin to rewrite the story of who you are now

All of this happens at your pace, in a way that honors your story. Grief is not pathological- it is an important part of the healing process.

Why I do this work

I’m not just a therapist with training in reproductive trauma- I’m also someone who has lived through this kind of grief. I’ve walked the painful road of recurrent early miscarriage, IVF, and term stillbirth. I know how lonely and invisible it can feel, and I know how important it is to have someone in your corner who gets it.

I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to our work together. You don’t have to explain what it means to miss someone you never got to meet. I understand.

You deserve support

If you're grieving a pregnancy loss- or trying to find your way forward after multiple losses or a stillbirth- therapy can be a place to breathe again. To feel understood. To heal at your own pace.

I offer virtual therapy throughout Missouri, so you can get support from the comfort of home. You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit- no pressure, just a chance to talk.

You don’t have to go through this alone. I’d be honored to walk alongside you.