Trying to conceive isn't always the exciting journey you imagined. For many women, it can become an emotional cycle of hope, disappointment, anxiety, grief, and uncertainty. Whether you're struggling to get pregnant, navigating infertility, undergoing IVF or other fertility treatments, or feeling overwhelmed by the waiting and wondering, the emotional toll can be exhausting.
And sometimes, the hardest part is feeling like everyone around you is moving forward while you're standing still.
At The Collective: Therapy by Francesca Emma, LMHC, our Trying to Conceive (TTC) Support Group offers a supportive, therapist-led space for women navigating the emotional challenges of infertility and fertility treatment.
Led by a licensed mental health counselor with both clinical expertise and personal experience with infertility and IVF, this group provides an opportunity to connect with women who understand what you're going through without having to explain, minimize, or justify how you're feeling.
What Can a Trying to Conceive Support Group Help With?
Our infertility and fertility support group creates space to explore:
The anxiety and uncertainty of trying to conceive
The emotional ups and downs of IVF, IUI, and fertility treatments
Pregnancy announcements, baby showers, and social comparison
Feelings of grief, disappointment, jealousy, guilt, or isolation
Relationship stress and the impact of infertility on your sense of self
Coping with waiting periods, setbacks, and situations outside your control
Building self-compassion, emotional resilience, and meaningful connection
You don't need to be undergoing fertility treatments or have a formal infertility diagnosis to join. If trying to conceive has become emotionally difficult, you deserve support.
Online Infertility Support for Women in NY, NJ & MD
Our virtual Trying to Conceive Support Group welcomes women throughout New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, offering a convenient way to connect with others navigating similar experiences.
Whether you're just beginning to question your fertility, have been trying for months or years, or are in the middle of IVF, you don't have to navigate the emotional side of this journey alone.
You spend so much time focusing on getting pregnant. This is a space to focus on you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Infertility Support
Where can I find an online infertility support group?
The Collective offers a virtual, therapist-led Trying to Conceive Support Group for women in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. The group provides emotional support, community, and a space to discuss the challenges of infertility, IVF, and trying to get pregnant.
How can I cope with the emotional stress of infertility?
Infertility can bring feelings of anxiety, grief, frustration, isolation, and loss of control. Connecting with others who understand, making space for difficult emotions, developing self-compassion, and seeking professional mental health support can help make the experience feel less isolating.
Do I need to be undergoing IVF to join a fertility support group?
No. Our group welcomes women navigating the emotional challenges of trying to conceive, whether they are just beginning their journey, struggling with infertility, exploring fertility treatment, or undergoing IVF or IUI.
Can a support group help with infertility-related anxiety?
A therapist-led infertility support group can provide emotional validation, coping strategies, and connection with others experiencing similar challenges. While a support group does not replace individualized mental health treatment, it can be a meaningful source of support throughout the fertility journey.
Learn More or Register for Our Trying to Conceive Support Group