Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a viable choice when you are feeling overwhelmed by difficult issues and difficult emotions. A therapist can help you resolve your issues, get relief from difficult feelings and help you to make sense out of the broken pieces in your life. The problem you are experiencing can be a broken relationship, anxiety, depression, or anything else that is painful for you. It is important to Dr. Swartout that the therapeutic environment is a safe place where you can talk about things confidentially without worrying about the consequences of revealing personal information. Dr. Swartout will make it as easy as possible for you to discuss the truth about your life including your difficult issues and feelings. (Click here for a printable brochure)

Psychological/Psychoeducational/ Chemical Dependency (Alcohol) Evaluations

You may be referred for an evaluation by your physician, attorney, or licensing board. Psychological tests are used during these kinds of evaluations. The information gathered from these tests along with the information from a clinical interview can help to create a treatment plan especially designed for you.

Infertility Counseling/Consultation

The pain of infertility can enter the deepest part of your being and can remain there. Embarking on this unique journey to finally begin your family can include many test and medical procedures. During the course of your care, you or your partner may experience roller coaster emotions: from excitement and anticipation, to repeated frustration. Research has shown that depression, isolation, anxiety and feelings of “not being in control” are common symptoms when dealing with infertility. For many, psychotherapy and stress reduction training can greatly reduce these symptoms. Please visit our Coping with Infertility page for additional information. (Click here for a printable brochure)

Third Party Reproduction Evaluations

If you are using an egg donor as an option to conceive a child, your doctor will refer this individual for a psychological evaluation to assess her mental state and to determine her ability to participate in the process of egg donation. The evaluation will consist of a clinical interview and psychological tests.

Mind/Body Program

Mind/body programs are 10 weeks long for 2.5 hours per week. During the course of the program you will learn how to reduce the physical symptoms of stress, learn to self-nurture, communicate effectively, cope with negative emotions, learn relaxation techniques, learn the impact of diet and exercise on fertility, and learn about alternative medicine. This is a research based program modeled after the Harvard Mind/Body Medical Institute’s Infertility Program. Dr. Swartout has been personally trained by Dr. Alice Domar, Ph.D., a luminary in the field of Mind/Body work in infertility. (Click here for a printable flyer)