Welcome.
I offer a range of psychotherapy services to support individuals, couples, families, and children, creating a tailored approach to meet your unique needs. I also offer fertility consultations and screenings for those on fertility journeys - intended parents, egg donors, and gestational carriers (surrogates).
My practice is a space where healing, growth, and understanding begin.
Fertility Journey Consultations & Screenings
The path to parenthood can be a taxing emotional rollercoaster, especially when facing fertility challenges. If you are undergoing fertility treatments or considering assisted reproductive options, my psychological screening services provide support to help you process emotions, help you better understand the process and its accompanying feelings, and ensure you are mentally and emotionally prepared for the journey ahead.
Book your free, 15-minute consultation today.
“Psychotherapy is the art of finding the courage to face yourself.”
Hi, I'm Sam Cohen Paz
I am a calm, empathetic therapist with a sense of humor who can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and prepare for parenthood. I provide care for those experiencing high stress, navigating the complexities of expanding a family, and feeling overwhelmed in life. What makes me different is that I listen carefully and read between the lines, uncovering what might really be going on underneath.
I am a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT #139996) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #14043) in the state of California, supervised by Kellum Lewis LMFT #42989.
The work we can do
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Individual & Couples Therapy
Individual and couples therapy is a deep-dive into your inner world or relationship dynamics, where a therapist helps you break through old patterns, discover hidden truths, and create healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and connecting.
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Intended Parent(s) Consultation
An intended parent consultation dives into the hopes, hurdles, and blind spots of the fertility journey, offering guidance on what to expect, addressing hidden challenges, and empowering you with the clarity and support needed to navigate the path to parenthood.
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Egg Donor Screening
An egg donor psychological screening is a deep-dive into understanding an egg donor's emotional readiness, personal motivations, and mental health, ensuring the egg donor is prepared for the complex journey ahead while providing peace of mind to intended parents.
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Gestational Carrier Screening
A surrogate screening is a comprehensive evaluation that assesses a surrogate's emotional readiness, mental health, motivations, and expectations for carrying someone else’s child, carefully exploring how she may handle the psychological complexities and emotional challenges of the journey. The goal is to ensure that the intended surrogate is fully prepared for the demands of surrogacy, while providing intended parents with reassurance and confidence that they are working with someone who is psychologically equipped for the process.
Get started today
Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. Reach out today to begin your journey toward emotional healing and well-being.