Meet Stefanie

With more than a decade of professional experience, Stefanie works closely with individuals and couples facing challenges in their family forming journey, including infertility, miscarriage and infant loss, solo parent by choice, third party reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies.  Throughout her tenure, she has provided counseling and therapy services to clients of diverse backgrounds, ages and orientations.

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In addition to her therapeutic work, Stefanie stays at the forefront of the latest research and advancements in fertility medicine and mental health. Through her membership in professional organizations including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). She actively collaborates with fertility specialists and other healthcare and mental health professionals to ensure her clients receive the most comprehensive and integrative care possible.

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Stefanie's commitment to her clients extends beyond the therapy room. She actively engages in community outreach, providing educational workshops, and participating in support groups for individuals and couples struggling with fertility. Through her dedication, she aims to raise awareness, reduce the stigma associated with infertility, and promote mental well-being for all those on the fertility journey.

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Stefanie holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration - Chicago, IL where she graduated with honors.  Her field study, which helped shape and inform her practice, began in working with those impacted by cognitive decline.  She completed her master's level practicum at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where her breadth of study included complex medical outcomes, complicated grief and ambiguous loss.

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