Pregnancy Loss Therapy in Washington, DC

Losing a pregnancy can be one of the most painful and isolating experiences a person or couple will ever face. Whether your loss occurred through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), or recurrent pregnancy loss, the grief can affect every aspect of life—including your relationships, sense of identity, hopes for the future, and emotional well-being.

I provide specialized psychotherapy for adults and couples throughout Washington, DC through secure telehealth. In-person appointments are also available in Gaithersburg, Maryland for those who prefer to meet face-to-face.

As a licensed psychologist and IPPE-C (International Partnership For Perinatal Excellence) Certified clinician, I specialize exclusively in pregnancy loss, infertility, reproductive trauma, and pregnancy after loss. My practice is dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate experiences that are often misunderstood by others but deeply life-changing.

Many people hear well-meaning comments such as, “You can always try again,” or “At least it happened early.” While intended to be comforting, these statements often minimize the profound grief that follows pregnancy loss.

Pregnancy loss may involve not only mourning the loss of a baby, but also grieving future dreams, questioning one’s body, struggling with guilt or self-blame, navigating changes within a relationship, and coping with anxiety about future pregnancies.

Specialized therapy offers a space where every aspect of your experience can be acknowledged without judgment or pressure to “move on.

I work with individuals and couples experiencing:

• Miscarriage
• Stillbirth
• Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Recurrent pregnancy loss
• Pregnancy after loss anxiety
• Medical trauma related to pregnancy complications
• Grief and Stress During or following infertility treatment or IVF
• Relationship challenges following pregnancy loss

Because every person’s experience is unique, therapy is individualized to your needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Pregnancy loss is more than a medical event—it is often the loss of an important attachment relationship. Whether your pregnancy ended through miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, ectopic pregnancy, or recurrent pregnancy loss, the emotional impact can extend far beyond the loss itself.

Many people find themselves questioning their bodies, struggling to trust the future, or feeling disconnected from loved ones. Others experience persistent anxiety, guilt, self-blame, or a profound sense of isolation, particularly when those around them do not fully recognize the significance of the loss.

My approach integrates attachment-based psychotherapy, emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and trauma-informed care. Rather than simply focusing on symptom reduction, therapy provides a space to understand your emotional experience, process grief and trauma, strengthen relationships, and gradually rebuild a sense of safety and hope.

Because every pregnancy loss is unique, therapy is tailored to your individual story, your relationships, and your hopes for the future.

Although my office is located in nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, I provide secure telehealth psychotherapy to clients throughout Washington, DC, making specialized pregnancy loss therapy accessible without the stress of commuting.

Many clients seek therapy after receiving medical care through hospitals in Washington, DC, including:

• MedStar Washington Hospital Center
• Sibley Memorial Hospital
• George Washington University Hospital
• Georgetown University Hospital
• Howard University Hospital

While I am not affiliated with these hospitals, I frequently work with individuals and couples as they navigate the emotional aftermath of pregnancy loss and difficult reproductive experiences following medical care.

Many people seek therapy while continuing medical care with obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, reproductive endocrinologists, or fertility clinics. Psychotherapy is not a substitute for medical care; rather, it provides a dedicated space to process the emotional impact of pregnancy loss alongside the medical aspects of treatment.

Many people experiencing pregnancy loss are also coping with infertility, IVF treatment, recurrent pregnancy loss, or uncertainty about future family building.

These experiences often bring complicated emotions that include grief, fear, anger, shame, and uncertainty. Therapy provides a place to process these overlapping challenges while developing greater self-compassion and emotional resilience.

Unlike a general psychotherapy practice, my work is dedicated exclusively to reproductive mental health.

Clients choose my practice because they are looking for:

• A psychologist with specialized expertise in pregnancy loss
• Compassionate, evidence-informed care
• Experience working with miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, infertility, and pregnancy after loss
• An attachment-informed therapeutic approach
• Telehealth appointments throughout Washington, DC and PSYPACT participating states
• A safe space where pregnancy loss is understood rather than minimized

Whether your loss occurred weeks ago or years ago, you do not have to carry this grief alone.

If you live anywhere in Washington, DC and are looking for specialized pregnancy loss therapy, I invite you to reach out to learn more about working together.

Schedule a consultation today to see whether therapy feels like the right next step.