Psychological Support & Therapy Programs

RMA of New York understands that building a family through fertility treatment or pursuing fertility preservation can be stressful, complex and present unique challenges. Our staff understands that individuals and couples often face emotional, family, work-related and/or personal challenges that can affect their lives in many ways.

RMA of New York's Psychological Support & Therapy Programs are led by experienced and highly esteemed mental health professionals, Georgia Witkin, PhD, and Lisa Schuman, LCSW.

About Georgia Witkin, PhD Dr. Georgia Witkin is a clinical psychologist and expert on infertility, egg donation, egg freezing and therapy for couples. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science as well as in the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center. She is also Director of the Stress Research Program at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine... Click here to read Dr. Georgia Witkin's full bio.

About Lisa Schuman, LCSW Lisa Schuman, LCSW is a psychotherapist who has been counseling individuals, couples and groups on a variety of issues and has specialized in reproductive medicine for over a decade. Ms. Schuman helps individuals through family building processes such as IUI and IVF, ovum and sperm donation, perinatal loss, single parent issues, gay and lesbian issues, egg freezing, surrogacy and adoption... Click here to read Lisa Schuman's full bio.

Individual/Couples Therapy Programs & Drop-In Support Groups

RMA of New York provides counseling and psychotherapy sessions for individuals and couples as well as free drop-in support groups to address a variety of concerns, including:

• Focus on Infertility Treatment
  Counseling, support and guidance for patients engaged in fertility treatment. With this assistance, patients are better able to make informed decisions and are able to manage their emotional experiences and relationships more productively.
• Focus on Fertility Preservation
  Support for patients undergoing fertility preservation treatments, such as oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing), embryo cryopreservation (embryo freezing), and sperm banking. Discussions regarding fertility preservation may include education about the process, helping patients anticipate future needs, and/or may focus on stress reduction techniques and general support. Family and group sessions focusing on fertility preservation are also available.
• Focus on Egg Donors and Recipients
  RMA of New York's donor egg program provides an opportunity for recipients to carefully and thoughtfully explore their feelings and ideas, receive education and discuss concerns so they can approach their path to parenthood with comfort and confidence. Georgia Witkin, PhD meets with all recipients and donors.
• Drop-in Support Groups
  Lisa Schuman, LCSW leads RMA of New York's What's On Your Mind group sessions. These free group sessions offer emotional and psychological support to all patients and partners and are held at our Manhattan and White Plains locations.

  Manhattan Office: free weekly drop-in group sessions on Tuesdays, no registration necessary
  White Plains Office: free group sessions on Sundays, please send rsvp to info@rmany.com

  What's On Your Mind
  Group Session Schedule:

  • What's On Your Mind?
    General support
    Manhattan Office: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 9am

  • Everywhere I Look There are Pregnant Women
    How to deal with the waiting
    Manhattan Office: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 9am

  • The Truth About Ovum Donation
    What you need to know and how to use it
    Manhattan Office: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 9am

  • How to Survive Your Own Family
    Dealing with family and nosey relatives
    Manhattan Office: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 9am

  • All This and Sex Too!!
    What do you do when you're just not "in the mood"
    Manhattan Office: Tuesday, May 27, 2012, 9am

  • Is it My Own Fault?
    The truth about stress and infertility
    Manhattan Office: Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 9am

  • What's On Your Mind?
    General support
    Manhattan Office: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 9am

  • Is it the Hormones or is it Me?
    Why am I a total wreck?
    Manhattan Office: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 9am

  • Why Does it All Seem So Hard?
    From red tape to blue moods
    Manhattan Office: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 9am

For more information about RMA of New York's Therapy Programs and Drop-in Support Groups, or to make an appointment, call (212) 756-5777 or email info@rmany.com.