TTC (Trying to Conceive) Group Therapy

Inclusive Online Group Therapy Across Ontario

“Always in my heart, someday in my arms.”

– Anonymous

This wasn’t what you expected.

You expected parenting to be a challenge, of course…but not the road to get there.

You feel lonely, isolated, and so deeply exhausted.

It feels like everyone around you is magically getting pregnant. It seems so easy for everyone else! Mother’s Day, baby showers, pregnancy announcements, and even seeing parents with their babies at the grocery store have all become next-level triggering.

You’re torn between blaming yourself and your partner, you have no real answers, and every doctor, friend, and Google search is giving you different advice. Your body and your heart feel empty.

Worst of all, it seems like no one actually understands how awful this feels.

The support you deserve.

Every week, you find a light at the end of the tunnel.

The hoping, the waiting, and the emotional ups and downs are no less painful, but you don’t have to go through them alone anymore.

You’ve found a space to surround yourself with people who actually get it: the pain of that baby shower invite; the confusion of feeling like a teenager from your IVF stims; and the heartbreak of a false positive.

You’ve found your fertility community. And you truly belong there.

Discover a space for you.

For 90 minutes a week, take the time to take care of you.

You’ll find a safe and caring space to talk with others about the unfiltered realities of trying to conceive: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

You’ll build new skills to help you manage the tidal wave of emotions that come with TTC, from grief to rage to hope. If you have a partner, we’ll make space to support them, too. And if you’re queer, a single parent by choice to=be, co-parenting as a polycule, or any other unique family style, you’ll be welcomed into a space that validates your identity. Wherever you are in your journey to expand your family, we’ll meet you there.

As you work to bring new life into the world, let’s get your life back.

Who this group is for:

→You’re trying to conceive or expand your family. Whether you plan to become a single parent by choice, queer family, co-parenting polycule, blended family, or are looking into options such as surrogacy or adoption—you belong here.

→ You are dealing with the stresses, strains, grief, and unpredictability that accompanies infertility. You might be searching for your perfect sperm or egg donor, nauseous and uncomfortable from IVF stims, or feeling chained to the demands of timed intercourse and cycle tracking.

→ It feels like your entire life has become about your fertility journey. You can’t walk through a store without being drawn the baby aisle, you feel an enormous sense of longing for a child, and you’re sick with jealousy when a friend announces their pregnancy (despite trying to be happy for them).

→ You’re plagued by anxiety, worry, and doubt, with “what if” questions on loop in your mind.

→ You feel like you’re sinking under the weight of uncertainty, doubt, and confusion. Every doctor tells you something different, and you’re craving a space to talk to people who actually get it.

What Happens in Group Therapy?

Each round of group therapy is tailored to the folks in the group, so each session will be uniquely crafted to best fit your needs. All groups will be inclusive, open to diverse family types and experiences, and founded on the belief that having a child should be a right of choice. We work within a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework to create a welcoming space for everyone. We’ll explore topics such as grief and loss, body image, relationship challenges, partner support, isolation, self-advocacy, and the emotional rollercoaster of fertility.

Whether you are just starting your journey, have worked with a fertility clinic for years, or are beginning to consider a new pathway for your family, you belong here.

A typical 90-minute session might look something like this:

1) Opening ritual and check-in

2) Topic of the week: educational discussion

3) Group discussion for sharing and processing

4) Closing summary and reflections

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  • 5 Session Package

    Five weekly sessions of 90-minute group therapy for folks trying to conceive (TTC).

    Sessions run weekly from June 17 to July 15th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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  • 10 Session Bundle (save $100!)

    Ten weekly sessions of 90-minute group therapy for folks trying to conceive.

    Sessions run weekly from June 17 to August 19th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Save $100 total with our 10-session bundle!

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Why Choose Counterspiral?

Our team is a unique group with some important things in common.

  • We all deeply care about social justice, equity, and making the world a better place. We are actively anti-racist, queer and trans affirming, and we celebrate neurodiversity.

  • We are compassionate, supportive, and educated therapists who use evidence-based best practices to customize each session, just for you. And we’re also real people who will laugh with you, hold space for you, and authentically connect with you. We fully show up in session so that you have a brave and safe space to let it all out.

  • We know that therapy is really about you, so we’ll always do our best to match you to a team member who is a great fit.

  • You can get to know us better by visiting our Meet the Team page. We can’t wait to meet you!

Learn how we affirm diverse folks and families to make therapy safer.

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