Healing After Miscarriage: Your Calgary Psychologist for Infertility, Pregnancy Loss & Parenting Support

Losing a pregnancy can bring unexpected grief, confusion, and isolation. I’m a Calgary psychologist specializing in infertility, pregnancy loss & parenting support, dedicated to guiding women, couples and parents through miscarriage, postpartum struggles, and raising children under age 12 with empathy, expertise and evidence-based care.

Understanding Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage

• Common but rarely discussed: Around 15–25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage—physically common, yet emotionally devastating.
• Typical emotional responses: grief, guilt (“Was it something I did?”), anger, numbness, despair.
• Impact on relationships: Differences in grieving styles can strain communication and intimacy.
• FAQ snippet: “Is it normal to feel depressed after a miscarriage?” – Yes. Many experience clinical depression or anxiety, and therapy support can help.

Book a confidential consultation today and let's walk through this pain together.

Infertility: Emotional Resilience & Coping

• Emotional toll of fertility challenges: cycles of hope and loss, feelings of isolation, comparisons to pregnant peers.
• Therapeutic interventions:
• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT): reduces catastrophizing and negative self-talk.
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): encourages emotional flexibility with uncertainty.
• Couples support: Builds communication skills for insecurities, medical stress, and relationship resilience.
• Why Calgary support matters: Our city-centred approach respects local resources, timelines, and community culture.

“I didn’t know where to turn during IVF. She helped me find calm amid the chaos.” – Client testimonial

 Postpartum Mental Health: Beyond the “Baby Blues”

• Spectrum of symptoms: mild “blues” to severe postpartum depression or anxiety.
• Warning signs: persistent sadness, intrusive fears, irritability, guilt, exhaustion, loss of interest.
• Effective therapy models:
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): strengthens support networks during life transitions
• Mindfulness & self-compassion: combats shame/failure
• Parenting support: balancing baby needs with self-care and maternal identity
• Partner or co-parent inclusion: Works to reduce resentment and build shared care.

Parenting Children Under 12: Support for the Early Years

• Common parental challenges: behaviour issues, sleep struggles, school transitions, emotional regulation.
• Approach used:
• Emotion Coaching: Helps children name emotions, feel seen, learn self-soothing.
• Attachment-based strategies: Builds consistent connection using compassionate limit-setting.
• Parent self-care: Prioritizing physical/emotional recovery to show up as attuned caregivers.
• Local Calgary parenting workshops: Interactive, practical sessions to reinforce daily resilience.

Why Choose Our Practice in Calgary?

• Specialization matters: We combine expertise in reproductive trauma, maternal mental health, attachment, and child development.
• Family-centred, yet individual: Services tailored to women, couples, parents, or families.
• Evidence-based care: CBT, ACT, EFT, mind‐body integration, and parenting coaching.
• Convenient in-centre and virtual sessions: Accessible across Calgary and surrounding neighbourhoods.
• Collaborative care: Partnership with OBGYNs, midwives, fertility clinics, paediatricians, and family docs.

Real Stories of Transformation

• Miscarriage recovery: “Therapy gave me validation. I didn’t feel alone and started rebuilding trust in my body.”
• Fertility-related anxiety: “My relationship was fraying; therapy brought us closer and more present.”
• Postpartum depression: “I believed motherhood meant unending joy. With help, I found myself again.”
• Positive parenting: “We learned how to set limits without guilt and preserve connection.”

Common Questions & Concerns 

Q: How soon should I reach out after miscarriage?
A: You don’t have to wait until you feel ‘broken.’ Many clients start within weeks to process grief, rebuild coping, and alleviate early anxiety.

Q: Can therapy improve IVF success?
A: While therapy doesn’t guarantee pregnancy, stress reduction and emotional support can improve mental well-being, communication, and what we call “resilience fertility.”

Q: My partner won’t come to therapy—can we still work on this?
A: Absolutely. Individual therapy helps you gain greater insight, self-regulation, and communication skills that ripple out into all your relationships.

Q: What is the first step in securing a booking?
A: Simply reach out via our online form or call our Calgary office—most clients begin with a 20-minute complimentary consultation.

Tools and Strategies You’ll Learn

• Emotional self-assessments: Begin recognizing emotional patterns and triggers.
• Psychoeducation: Understanding grief stages, trauma response, and hormonal impacts on mental health.
• Self-soothing and stress-management: Mindfulness, grounding, deep belly breathing, guided imagery.
• Cognitive restructuring techniques: Replacing self-criticism with supportive self-talk.
• Attachment and relationship repair: Structured exercises to reconnect emotionally.
• Parenting toolkits: Using emotion coaching, co-regulation, family meetings, and tailored routines.

Imagine Your Path Forward

Booking & Next Steps

1. Free 30-minute phone consultation, to explore what brings you here and help assess fit.
2. Private intake session, tailored to your unique diagnosis and goals.
3. Ongoing treatment plan: Weekly or bi-weekly therapy—individual, couples, or parenting-focused—typically 8–12 weeks.
4. Interactive workbook & exercises to support growth between sessions.

Book With Kim Today:
👉 If you’re searching for a “Calgary psychologist specializing in infertility, pregnancy loss & parenting support,” we’re here.

https://www.shellyqualtieri.ca/kim-noll

Kim Noll is a Provisional Psychologist based in Calgary, providing compassionate support for individuals facing infertility, miscarriage grief, postpartum mental health concerns, and parenting challenges. She offers in-person and virtual counselling for women, couples, and families across Alberta.

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Let’s book your free consultation and begin your path to emotional recovery, relational reconnection, and parenting peace.

Kimberly Noll

Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP

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