Every path to parenthood matters.
Your path to parenthood may look different than you imagined, and that's okay. Whether through conception, pregnancy, adoption, or other beautiful ways families are created, this journey can bring heartbreak alongside hope. When it feels like no one understands what you're going through, remember: you don't have to carry this alone.
Many people find themselves facing experiences like these:
Fertility challenges that bring shame, grief, and relationship strain
Pregnancy loss and the profound grief that follows
Financial stress from treatments that feel endless and uncertain
Family and cultural pressure around pregnancy and parenting timelines
Postpartum depression or anxiety that steals joy from what "should" be a happy time
Partner relationship tension as you navigate this journey together
Identity shifts as you transition into or through parenthood
LGBTQ-specific challenges in accessing reproductive care and building your family
If this is you, your feelings are valid, your struggles are real, and your dreams matter. Whether you're just beginning to try to conceive, facing pregnancy complications, grieving a loss, or adjusting to life with a new baby, therapy provides the safe space you need to process these experiences.
I've walked alongside families through every twist and turn of this journey, and I understand how isolating it can feel when others don't grasp the depth of what you're experiencing.
Every family's story is sacred, and you deserve care that sees and celebrates your unique journey.
Who I Work With
As an LGBTQ affirming therapist, I welcome individuals from all cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. Together, we create a space where every part of your identity is honored. Whether you're discovering who you're meant to become or navigating life's challenges, I'm here to walk alongside you with understanding and care.
Melissa Glaab, LMFT, PMH-C
COMPLETED TRAININGS:
Healing Birth Trauma: Praeclarus Press
Perinatal Bereavement Conference, Forever Footprints
Maternal Mental Health Certificate Course, presented by PSI and 2020 Mom
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