Self-care is not selfish.
Therapy for Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) on Long Island, NY
You had no good choice.
it feels crushing to imagine life moving forward.
Choosing to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons is an unimaginably painful decision, filled with grief and complicated emotions.
Along with this loss, feelings of guilt and self-doubt may surface, and you might wonder, “Is this selfish?” Even worse, judgment or misunderstanding from others can make you feel isolated and unseen.
The mix of sadness, guilt, and confusion can feel overwhelming. Healing after such a loss doesn’t follow a set timeline, and every feeling you have is valid.
You might find yourself crying unexpectedly or struggling to reconcile your decision while holding your baby’s memory close.
If you’ve asked yourself, “Did I do the right thing?” or “Why doesn’t anyone understand?” please know you’re not alone. Your grief is real, and you deserve compassionate support.
Therapy can offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore these feelings, process your loss, and begin healing on your own term
I’m here for you.
You’re allowed to grieve this baby and the impossible choice you were faced with.
Termination for medical reasons is a heart-wrenching choice no one anticipates making. It involves saying goodbye to a baby you deeply wanted, often in the face of unimaginable circumstances. The grief that follows is complex—woven with sorrow, guilt, relief, anger, and confusion.
Healing from TFMR isn’t linear. It doesn’t come with a clear timeline or easy answers. You might feel isolated, carrying this deeply personal loss in silence, unsure how to share your pain with others who may not understand.
Therapy can be a vital source of support—offering a safe, compassionate space where you can process the full spectrum of your emotions without judgment. It can help you navigate grief, release guilt, honor your baby’s memory, and find your own path toward healing.
Feel familiar?
Struggling with the shame and stigma while losing a wanted pregnancy
Tired of carrying the weight of guilt and self-doubt alone
Wishing for support in this isolating experience
Hope to be understood without judgment
Here’s what we’ll do together
Therapy for Termination for Medical Reasons helps you process complex emotions, release guilt, honor your baby’s memory, and find a path toward healing at your own pace.
Many individuals on Long Island carry the profound and often silent grief of termination for medical reasons—feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure where to find support. You’re not alone.
Therapy for termination for medical reasons offers a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space to process the complex emotions tied to this difficult decision. Whether you’re grappling with guilt, grief, identity shifts, or the challenge of healing, professional support is here to help you navigate this journey with care and understanding.
Through therapy, you can begin to honor your loss, work through your emotions, and slowly reconnect with yourself. You don’t have to carry this pain alone. With in-person or virtual therapy sessions tailored to your unique journey, healing can begin—and you can find space to breathe again.
i want you to know:
There is space for your grief, your anger, your heartbreak, and your love.
What we’ll work on
Imagine a life where…
01 you release guilt and self-judgement
You begin to let go of the painful “what ifs” and give yourself permission to heal without blame.
02 you carry your baby’s memory in a way that feels right to you
You honor the life you carried and the pregnancy you experienced in a way that feels true to you.
03 you find compassion for the choices that were made
You create room to acknowledge the complexity of your decision, embracing healing with patience and understanding.
begin to rebuild a life carrying love and loss
You can honor your loss and find your way forward- with support.
Questions?
FAQs
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Therapy provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore and process the mix of grief, guilt, anger, and relief that often accompany TFMR. A therapist can help you develop coping strategies, validate your experience, and support you as you navigate healing at your own pace.
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Absolutely. As a therapist specializing in pregnancy loss and TFMR understands the unique challenges and emotions involved. Therapy is a compassionate and confidential environment where your feelings are honored without judgment, and your healing is prioritized.
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Yes—TFMR is a deeply traumatic and complex form of pregnancy loss. It often involves grief, shock, medical trauma, and layers of guilt, isolation, or shame. Many parents feel stuck between worlds- grieving a baby they deeply wanted, while also carrying the weight of an impossible decision. Therapy can help you process your loss with compassion, navigate the complicated emotions that follow, and begin to move through the pain without having to carry it alone. Your grief matters. Your story deserves space. And healing is possible.