When Science Meets Compassion
— The Talking Corner

Fertility treatment is not a pure medical procedure, it is also a psychological process!

The Talking Corner Family Therapy Inc. is a mental health company in California that is dedicated to supporting individuals and couples navigating the emotional challenges of fertility issues. We provide specialized counseling services tailored to the emotional complexities that come with infertility, IVF, and other fertility treatments.

Contact us to learn more about our services.

Who will benefit from our services

  • Individuals/Couples in Decision-Making Phases - contemplating fertility treatment, undecided about childbearing, facing infertility diagnosis, and exploring family-building alternatives

  • Undergoing Fertility Treatments, experiencing repeated IVF failures, and facing high-stress treatment decisions (e.g., embryo freezing, number of embryos to transfer)

  • Considering or undergoing third-party reproduction, such as intended parent(s) using donors or sperm donors and gestational surrogates

  • Coping with Loss or Trauma, such as recurrent pregnancy loss (miscarriage), failed embryo transfers or unsuccessful cycles, grieving the loss of genetic connection

  • Relationship and Identity Challenges, such as couples experiencing strain due to infertility, LGBTQ+ individuals/couples navigating fertility, or people facing cultural or familial pressure

  • Mental Health Risk or Comorbidities, such as history of depression, anxiety, trauma, fertility-related OCD, body image issues

  • Post-Treatment Support, such as pregnancy after infertility, transition to parenthood after ART, deciding what to do with unused embryos or coping with ending treatment without a child

How Does Offering Therapy Benefit Your Fertility Clinic

How Does Offering Therapy Benefit Your Patients?

Offering mental health therapy benefits intended parents in several important ways and supports the clinic’s goals, too.

Improves Emotional Readiness
IVF and third-party reproduction (like egg donation, sperm donation, or surrogacy) are emotionally intense. Therapy helps intended parents process fears, grief (like loss of genetic connection), and expectations, making them more emotionally prepared — which can lead to better cooperation and fewer complications during treatment.

Manages Expectations and Reduces Dropouts
Counseling sets realistic expectations about timelines, outcomes, and risks. When patients are mentally prepared for ups and downs, they’re less likely to drop out mid-process, which protects the clinic’s success rates and reputation

Strengthens Clinic Brand and Patient Loyalty
Offering therapy shows that the clinic cares about patients’ whole experience, not just the medical side. This builds trust, strengthens referrals, and enhances the clinic’s reputation as patient-centered and ethical.

Enhances Decision-Making
Therapists guide intended parents through critical decisions (e.g., choosing a donor or gestational carrier) with a clearer, more grounded mindset. This reduces hesitation, second-guessing, and delays — keeping the process moving forward.

Boosts Overall Success Rates
Stress, anxiety, and depression can negatively affect IVF outcomes. Mental health support helps intended parents manage stress, possibly improving biological outcomes like embryo implantation and pregnancy maintenance.

Facilitates Better Communication with Staff
Emotionally supported intended parents tend to communicate more clearly and calmly with doctors, nurses, and coordinators, making the whole treatment process smoother and less stressful for the clinic staff.

Contact us to learn more about how we can support your clinic!

Contact us

admin@thetalkingcorner.com
(213)533-9224

PO BOX 114, Torrance, CA 90507