Rewrite the Narrative. Rediscover Your Strength
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is a type of counseling that helps you look at the stories you tell about your life—especially the ones that might be making you feel stuck or unhappy. Often, we get caught in negative or limiting stories like “I’m not good enough” or “I always mess things up,” and these can shape how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. Narrative therapy helps you see that you are not the problem—the problem is the problem. Together, we explore how these stories were formed, including the roles that family, culture, and society may have played in shaping them.
This approach is deeply values-based and respectful of your unique background, identity, and culture. We’ll work together to uncover the values, hopes, and strengths that matter most to you, and use them to build new, more empowering stories about who you are. Narrative therapy honors your voice and experience, and supports you in re-authoring your life in a way that feels authentic and aligned with what you care about. It’s about finding meaning, reclaiming your story, and moving forward with clarity and self-trust.
Fertility Focused Narrative Therapy
A fertility-focused therapist using narrative therapy supports intended parents by helping them explore and reshape the stories they tell themselves about their fertility journey. Struggles with conception often come with feelings of grief, shame, failure, or identity loss—stories shaped by medical experiences, cultural expectations, and personal beliefs. Through narrative therapy, the therapist creates a safe space for clients to externalize the problem (e.g., “infertility is something I’m facing,” not “I am broken”) and examine how these dominant stories have been influenced by societal messages, family pressures, or internalized judgments. This process allows intended parents to begin separating themselves from the problem and reconnecting with their resilience and values.
By focusing on what matters most to the client—such as the desire to nurture, create family, or maintain hope—the therapist helps highlight alternative stories that reflect strength, love, and commitment. Cultural and personal beliefs about parenting, family roles, and legacy are also gently explored to ensure clients feel seen and understood within their unique context. Together, the therapist and clients begin to re-author a narrative that honors the emotional complexity of the fertility experience while also affirming the clients’ identity, agency, and the many ways family and parenthood can be defined and realized.
What do I expect in Narrative Therapy?
In fertility-focused narrative therapy, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental space where your story is heard, honored, and explored with care. Rather than focusing solely on medical facts or treatment plans, this therapy centers on how fertility challenges have impacted your sense of self, relationships, and future hopes. You’ll be invited to share the personal and emotional story of your fertility journey, including the messages you’ve received from family, culture, or society about parenthood, success, and identity. Together, you and the therapist will look at how these stories may be shaping your thoughts and feelings—and begin to gently question the ones that feel limiting or painful.
As you move through the process, the therapist will help you discover and strengthen alternative stories that reflect your values, resilience, and hopes for the future. This might involve reconnecting with your sense of purpose, redefining what it means to be a parent or family, and reclaiming a sense of agency during what can often feel like an unpredictable or overwhelming journey. You’ll be encouraged to explore possibilities in a way that aligns with your beliefs and cultural background, while feeling supported emotionally throughout the process. Ultimately, fertility-focused narrative therapy helps you find meaning, clarity, and strength in your story—no matter where you are on your path to parenthood.
Taking the first step toward support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. We warmly invite you to reach out for a free initial consultation. It’s a chance to connect, ask questions, and see how we can support you on your journey—no pressure, just a conversation. We’re here to listen.
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