Reproductive Mental Health in Whitefish Bay, WI

Valid question.

It’s your well-being concerning everything having to do with the years of life when some people have kids. Maybe you want to but aren’t there yet. Maybe you aren’t sure if you want it. Maybe you know for sure you don’t. Maybe it’s all super freaking confusing and you’re not sure what to do. Maybe you and your partner aren’t on the same page.

It’s a lot to sort through and we’re here to help you do it.

I mean, I think if you’re asking it probably is a problem. But basically if it impacts the things you can and can’t do, or keeps you from doing or enjoying things that you want to. If you’re frustrated by it, you could probably use some help with it.

100% absolutely. We can work on whatever you want!

Again, this can look different for everyone. But if it’s impacting your well being or ability to enjoy your life - it’s a problem. A lot of people end up with physical symptoms (weight gain, hormonal issues, pain, headaches, etc.) that are caused by stress. It has a HUGE impact on our physical health, and we don’t want that for you!

The short answer is yes, with some conversation.

If you’re seeing one of us individually, that work with that therapist stays individual. A partner or other support can be brought in sometimes (with lots of prior conversation about what this means and how it might impact things) with some of our clinicians.

Actual couples therapy is a separate thing, and you would see another provider for that. We can help connect you with another therapist either within our practice or elsewhere.

This worry comes up sometimes when people have terminated a pregnancy in the past. We get it, that’s a scary thing.

So a few notes on that:

1. We’re not judging.

2. We’re not documenting things in a way that would compromise your safety.

3. It’s safe to talk about the termination here, as well as talk about that fear.

We are mandated reporters, so there are times that we may have to report something that a client tells us in session. This is almost always when someone is in immediate danger or has been abused. If that comes up, we will talk about it with you and figure out the best path forward. We do not have to report information about previous behavior or even criminal activity unless it includes the abuse of a child. So, for example, even if you told us that you had robbed a bank or killed someone, that’s all confidential.

Like with therapy for other situations, the length of time someone engages in therapy can vary a lot. It depends on the circumstances around what you’re coming to therapy for, how intrusive it is in your life, and what you want out of therapy. It can also depend on how often you come and what you are doing outside of session to support working on your mental health. Your clinician will work with you to find the balance that is right for you. A lot of times when people get going in therapy, they want to work on other stuff once their initial therapy goals are met. And you can also decide to be done at any time. Therapy shouldn’t feel like a prison. It should feel like a helpful addition to your life (even if sometimes its really hard).

Oftentimes, it’s a gut feeling. You’re allowed to ask questions and make sure it feels like a good fit.

Some things to look for:

• Your therapist should have good boundaries around things self disclosure

• You should feel relatively comfortable talking to them

• You should feel accepted and validated

• Speciality knowledge - some situations or modalities require additional training

If a therapist ever doesn’t feel right to you - it’s ok to move on. You don’t have to stay with someone that doesn’t feel right.

At ERA, we have several tiers of clinician pricing. You can find our full fee schedule here: https://www.erawellnesstherapy.com/fees

An intake (first session) ranges from $60-$200 depending on the clinician, ongoing 50 minute sessions range from $50-$150 depending on clinician. At times, we do have some sliding scale spots available. If this is needed, please ask your clinician during the consultation call.