Support Groups

Support Groups offered by MHPG Members

Support Groups Directory

1. General Fertility Support

· Target population: Open to all including individuals & couples, primary & secondary fertility challenges, new and seasoned in family building challenges

· Dates: Every second Monday of the month @ 6:30pm via zoom (no cost)

· Contact: Jamie Van Zanen, LCSW @ 408.827.8865 or jamie@jamievanzanen.com

Pregnancy After Infertility Support Group (California)

· Target population: Open to anyone currently looking to gain support in the transition from a fertility challenged identity to pregnant (history of recurrent pregnancy loss included)

· Dates: Meets every second Monday of the month @ 12pm via zoom (no cost)

· Contact: Jamie Van Zanen, LCSW @ 408.827.8865 or jamie@jamievanzanen.com

Infertility Support Group (Michigan)

· Target population: Those navigating primary or secondary infertility in Michigan, Community-wide

· Dates: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6-7 pm via Zoom, No cost

· Contact: Claire Hogan, MA,LPC at Claire@ClaireHoganCounseling.com

Infertility Art Therapy Support Group (Missouri/Kansas)

· Target population: Women navigating primary infertility in Missouri or Kansas

· Dates: Closed 8 week group occurring on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

· Contact: katie@katiekirkenmeiertherapy.com (816) 875-0078

Fertility Support Group (North Carolina)

· Target population: Women preparing for or undergoing fertility treatment, including gamete recipients and IPs

· Dates: In person in Raleigh-Durham area; closed group, every 8 weeks, Monday evenings

· Contact: Julia Woodward, PhD - julia.woodward@duke.edu or 919-572-8853

Moving Through Infertility (NY, CT, NJ)

· Target population: All identifying women, Tri-state area (NY, CT, NJ)

· Dates: 8 week cohorts run year-round; typically Tuesday or Thursday, 7pm; meets virtually

· Contact: Lexi Garber, LCSW lexigarberlcsw@gmail.com

Fertility After 40 (Virtual - EST)

· Target population: For people who have experienced infertility (primary or secondary) and are in their 40s

· Dates: Meets monthly (virtually), drop-in, open group on the last Wednesday of the month at 12 pm EST; facilitated by a psychologist; cost is $35

· Contact: drbindeman@gmail.com 

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (Virtual - EST)

•         Target population: For people who have experienced recurrent pregnancy losses.
•          Dates: Tuesdays 12:15 -1PM EST. Facilitated by psychologist. $90 per session. Must commit to 4 sessions. Then there is an option    to continue.
•        Contact: Dahlia Topolosky, Psy.D.  Drdahliatop@gmail.com  https://forms.gle/oc5rVet3kQapht7r5

Fertility Parts Salon (California)

• Target population: Fertility Parts Salons are gatherings where those experiencing fertility challenges are guided through a 5-step process of exploring parts, gaining insight and uncovering self-compassion, within a supportive community.
• Dates: Virtually once a month
• Contact: Michelle, LMFT, PMH-C @ info@michellebrownlmft.com; Cost $29

Secondary Infertility Support Group (California)

• Target population: Those experiencing secondary infertility
•  Dates: Virtually once a month
• Contact: Michelle, LMFT, PMH-C @ info@michellebrownlmft.com; Cost $29

2. Third-Party Family Building

Intended Parent for Gestational Carrier Support Group

·       Target population:  Intended Parents at any point in the gestational carrier journey.  

·       Dates or frequency of meeting:  We meet virtually every other Saturday at 9 am EST.  The cost is $25 a session.  

·       Contact information:  Christina C Rush, PhD, christina@christinarushphd.com or 9194510570.   

Intended Mothers through Surrogacy (California)

· Target population: Women who are considering surrogacy, or are already underway in a surrogacy journey, to have their first child.  Must reside in CA.

· Dates: Every other Friday, 12-1pm PST, on Zoom.  Groups will be run in a cohort style, with a total of 6 meetings. Cost $300.

· Contact: Sarah Varady, LMFT. sarahvaradymft@gmail.com

Intended Parents - donor conception and/or surrogacy (California/Maryland)

· Target population: Intended parents building their family through donor conception and/or surrogacy

· Dates: Every other Friday at 4 pm. Start date based on enrollment. Participants must be located in CA or MD

· Contact: allison@allisonpentecost.com, phone: 510-513-5537, website: allisonpentecost.com

3. Specialized Family Building Paths

California BRCA Infertility Support Group (California)

· Target population: Support for those who received a BRCA positive diagnosis and are considering fertility preservation

· Dates: One virtual meeting a month

· Contact: Michelle at info@michellebrownlmft.com or 805.551.5963

Solo Mama's Group (California)

· Target population: Women intending to be solo parents/SMCs

· Dates: In person in SF Bay Area; closed 10 week group, Tuesday evenings

· Contact: Madeleine Katz; assistant.drkatz@gmail.com or (415) 649-0950

Ventura Mommy 2 Mommy Group (California)

· Target population: pregnant women and mom's with children under the age of 2

· Dates: 2nd Friday of the month; 12pm; In person support group: 2415 E Main Street, Ventura, CA 93003

· Contact: Michelle at info@michellebrownlmft.com or 805.551.5963

 1. Title of Support Group:
Pregnancy After IVF

2. Target Population:
Women in their first trimester who conceived through IVF. This is a closed, in-person support group designed to support women as they transition from fertility treatment to OB care and navigate the unique emotions and anxiety that can come with pregnancy after infertility.

3. Dates/Frequency:
10-week group beginning October 13, 2026
Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 PM
In person at Waypoint Psychological Services in Waldwick, NJ

4. Contact Information:
Marissa Eiseman, MSW Intern
marissae@waypoint-nj.com  

Samantha V., LSW
SamanthaV@Waypoint-nj.com

The group is co-facilitated by an LSW and MSW intern specializing in infertility and perinatal mental health. A brief screening call is required before joining.