Business Details
Your Trusted Fertility Counseling Partner in Orange County
Fertility Counseling Center, Inc. (FCCI) has been a dedicated resource for individuals and families navigating the complexities of reproductive health since its founding. Our team of licensed mental health professionals specializes in infertility counseling, donor and surrogate assessments, and ongoing emotional support throughout the fertility journey. With over 30 years of clinical experience in mental health and 25+ years focused on assisted reproduction, we provide personalized consultations, evidence-based evaluations, and comprehensive counseling services tailored to diverse family-building needs. Our approach combines deep expertise with compassionate care, addressing the unique challenges faced by intended parents, donors, surrogates, and LGBTQ+ individuals.We maintain active affiliations with leading organizations like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and Resolve, The National Infertility Association, ensuring our practices align with the highest industry standards. Our commitment to client-centered care is demonstrated through monthly support sessions for surrogates, pre-cycle consultations, and postpartum follow-ups that prioritize emotional well-being at every stage of the process.
Services
Donor Screenings
Surrogate Counseling
Intended Parent Consultations
Group Counseling
General Mental Health
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized experience in reproductive mental health
- Our team includes bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed clinicians
- We provide personalized assessments following ASRM guidelines
- Our support extends from initial consultations through postpartum care
- We serve diverse family structures including LGBTQ+ and international clients
What people say
Compassionate support
Personalized attention
Emotional guidance
Professional expertise
Ongoing support
Services
Donor Screenings
Comprehensive psychological evaluations for egg and sperm donors follow ASRM guidelines. Our process includes clinical interviews, mental status exams, and motivation assessments to ensure candidates understand long-term implications. We examine family history, future goals, and emotional readiness while providing detailed reports for referring agencies.
Surrogate Counseling
Specialized support for gestational carriers includes pre-cycle assessments and ongoing emotional monitoring. Our clinicians explore motivation factors, family dynamics, and emotional preparedness through in-home visits and monthly sessions. We facilitate communication between carriers and intended parents while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
Intended Parent Consultations
Personalized counseling sessions help intended parents navigate third-party reproduction challenges. We address disclosure strategies, relationship dynamics, and stress management techniques while providing cultural sensitivity for international clients. Our services include pre-cycle preparation and postpartum adjustment support.
Group Counseling
Structured group sessions create safe spaces for sharing fertility experiences among peers. Participants explore coping strategies, treatment options, and emotional resilience techniques. Our time-limited programs focus on specific populations including LGBTQ+ individuals and single parenthood seekers.
General Mental Health
Short-term counseling addresses life transitions and relationship challenges associated with fertility journeys. Our clinicians help clients develop effective communication skills, stress management techniques, and decision-making frameworks. Services include individual, couples, and family therapy sessions.
People
Ellen Winters Miller
Founder and Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30+ years clinical experience specializing in reproductive mental health. Founder of FCCI, active ASRM member, and developer of comprehensive donor/surrogate assessment protocols. Holds California License #23079.
Marlene Cuevas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health professional specializing in fertility counseling. Member of ASRM and NASW with expertise in emotional distress and reproductive health. Provides individual, couples, and group therapy sessions. Holds California License #88749.
Questions
What services does Fertility Counseling Center offer?
We provide donor screenings, surrogate assessments, intended parent consultations, group counseling, and general mental health services for fertility-related concerns.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we serve international clients through videoconference consultations and maintain cultural sensitivity in all cross-border reproductive arrangements.
Are your counseling services confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality with secure communication channels for sensitive information sharing.
How do you support surrogates during pregnancy?
Monthly support sessions, emotional monitoring, and communication facilitation with intended parents throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period.
What mental health professionals are on staff?
Our team includes licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Social Workers with specialized training in reproductive mental health.
Do you follow ASRM guidelines?
Yes, all assessments and counseling services strictly adhere to American Society for Reproductive Medicine mental health professional guidelines.
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