Modern care for life’s most personal journeys.
Fertile Ground is a national telehealth psychology practice specializing in reproductive mental health, psychotherapy, trauma recovery, and third-party reproduction services. We offer compassionate, expert support to individuals, couples, and families — wherever you are in your path to parenthood.
About Us
At Fertile Ground, we provide thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care for people navigating major life challenges and transitions. We offer consultations and evaluations for family-building and third party-reproduction; psychotherapy for couples and individuals; and support for infertility and pregnancy loss. We also work with a wide range of mental health concerns — including anxiety, postpartum mental health, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Our providers are recognized leaders in their field and bring decades of experience to their work. Whether you’re seeking support after a setback, preparing to become a parent, or simply looking for a trusted space to reflect and grow — you’re in the right place. We’re here to listen, guide, and walk alongside you.
Our Services
Third-Party Reproduction
Psychoeducational consultations for family-building.
Psychological evaluation for donors and gestational carriers.
Consultation & Training for Professionals
For clinics, agencies, and legal partners in the fertility space.
Infertility Counseling & Support
For individuals and couples who are coping with challenges of infertility. Also offering support for donor-conceived adults and their families.
Perinatal & Postpartum Therapy
Including trauma-informed care and support for mood and anxiety challenges during this delicate time.
EMDR
For pregnancy-related trauma, pain disorders, and posttraumatic stress.
Individual & Couples Counseling
For those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational issues. Also offering couples psychotherapy and support for individual growth.
Provider highlights
Our team is made up of psychologists with deep experience and national recognition in reproductive mental health.
They are nationally recognized therapists and speakers.
Dr. Lauren Berman
Dr. Lauren Berman is authorized by PSYPACT to accept telehealth appointments in 41 states. She does NOT provide services in AK, CA, HI, IA, LA, MA NM, NY or OR. She provides in-person and telehealth services in Georgia.
Dr. Claudia Pascale
Dr. Claudia Pascale is authorized by PSYPACT to accept telehealth appointments in 41 states. She also provides services in New York State. She does NOT provide services in AK, CA, HI, IA, LA, MA NM, or OR. She provides in-person and telehealth services in New Jersey.
Testimonials
Our work is rooted in trust, collaboration, and care. Here’s what some of our clients and professional partners have shared:
Expertise counts. The professionals at Fertile Ground Psychology Group are experts in the field of reproductive psychology, egg donation, sperm donation, and surrogacy. They have guided our fertility practice in establishing the standards for psychology and we breathe easier when they care for our patients. In addition to vision and expertise, the professionals at FGPG are warm and empathic therapists. Our patients love working with them.
Dan Shapiro, MD
Reproductive Endocrinologist
-Daniel Shapiro MD
The professionals at Fertile Ground Psychology Group have been invaluable assets to the Jewish Fertility Foundation, propelling our organization's growth with their expertise. Their meticulously crafted organizational curriculum for our volunteers and leaders has been instrumental in shaping our approach. They have consistently provided invaluable guidance, enriching our services. Their leadership is not only professionally impactful but also personally significant, making a profound difference in our approach and my own perspective.
Elana Frank
CEO and Founder, Jewish Fertility Foundation
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