Mind-Body Fertility Program
Whole-person care for individuals, couples, and families navigating fertility
The Mind-Body Fertility Program is a comprehensive, trauma-informed mental health service designed for individuals and couples navigating infertility, IVF, donor conception, or surrogacy.
Developed by Healing Infertility in partnership with The Forest Hill Centre for Psychotherapy & Psychological Services, our program offers integrated, customized emotional support that works alongside medical care to strengthen resilience, improve treatment outcome, and enhance overall well-being.
Fertility treatment
is not only a medical
journey. It's an
emotional one.
Why Emotional Support Matters
Fertility treatment is not only a medical journey. It’s an emotional one. The process can be:
- Emotionally exhausting
- Psychologically destabilizing
- Existentially disorienting
- Deeply isolating
- Challenging to one’s sense of self and identity
Research shows:
- 1 in 6 Canadian couples experience infertility
- Up to 50% of fertility patients report high anxiety or depression
- Emotional distress is a leading reason patients discontinue treatment
Mental health care is essential to overall wellbeing.
Patients who receive psychological support report:
- Greater emotional resilience
- Lower stress, anxiety, and depression
- Improved adherence to treatment plans
- Better long-term coping outcomes
- Enhanced relationships
We address the needs of every person involved in the fertility journey, not just the patient undergoing treatment.
Our Holistic Approach
Our services include:
- Individual Therapy – grief, anxiety, trauma, identity concerns, medical burnout
- Couples Therapy – strengthen connection, manage conflict, prepare for shared parenting
- One-on-One Coaching – short-term, focused emotional guidance and decision-making support
- Therapeutic Support Groups – fertility journeys, donor conception, surrogacy, early parenting after infertility
- Partner Support – addressing silent suffering and unique emotional needs
- Support for Children & Siblings – helping them process changes and complex family narratives
Personalized Care
Every client begins with a comprehensive intake to assess:
- Emotional history
- Fertility journey to date
- Family dynamics
- Cultural and relational context
- Preferred support style
We then create a customized treatment plan that may include individual, couples, or group therapy, in-person or virtual sessions — meeting clients where they are, emotionally and logistically.
Family-Inclusive Support
Infertility affects the whole family:
- Partners may feel helpless, excluded, or overwhelmed
- Children may be confused by mood changes or unspoken grief
- Families of origin may unintentionally cause distress
Our approach ensures every voice is heard, fostering emotional integration and long-term resilience.
Personalized Care
We work as an extension of your care team by providing:
- Fast-tracked intakes within 48 hours for referrals
- Flexible session formats (virtual or in-person)
- Optional progress updates (with client consent)
- Ongoing clinical collaboration
We also offer free educational workshops for clinic staff on:
- Recognizing emotional distress in fertility patients
- Identifying psychological red flags that affect treatment success
- Supporting diverse family structures with inclusive mental health care
Let’s Work Together
Amira Posner, MSW, RSW
Founder of Healing Infertility and Director of the Mind-Body Fertility Program
- 15+ years of clinical experience
- Specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy, mind-body practices, and spiritual insight
- Facilitates specialized fertility support groups
- Collaborates with clinics, physicians, and community organizations to provide whole-person care
To learn more, contact us below.