Hi,
I’m Dr. Catherine Schmidt
I’m a clinical psychologist in Marin County specializing in fertility counseling, infertility therapy, and emotional wellness for high- functioning women.
I help women shift from anxious and overwhelmed to steady and supported- especially those navigating challenges as they build their families.
Infertility can feel like a silent struggle.
Friends and family may not fully understand the mix of hope, disappointment, and waiting that shapes your days. Many of the women I work with are navigating infertility, fertility treatments, or pregnancy loss while trying to keep everything together. I work with women in the San Francisco Bay Area and across California to feel less alone in the ups and downs, rediscover your sense of self, and build coping skills that carry you through this season and beyond.
I know this journey personally- I went through secondary infertility and IVF myself. That lived experience, paired with my training as a licensed psychologist, inspired me to dedicate my practice to fertility support therapy.
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But fertility isn’t the only season where women lose their footing. Many of the women I see are high-functioning professionals who are navigating identity challenges- perfectionism, exhaustion, or the feeling of “I’m supposed to have it all together, but I don’t.”
Here, you’ll find a safe, compassionate space to process both the emotional toll of infertility and the deeper identity shifts that come from anxiety, burnout, or major life transitions.
“Therapy means you have a trusted and knowledgeable guide as you move towards ease, connection and relief.”
My expertise has been featured in various publications and on podcasts including Happiness in Progress, Modern Motherhood, Connecting and Finding Meaning, and I have served as a board member for the San Francisco Psychological Association and acted as the Early Career Professional Chair.
In keeping with my desire to make mental health feel accessible, I run an online platform (@drcatherineschmidt on Insta) where we talk about all things women’s mental health and embrace the messy parts of life along the way.
Outside the office you can find me planning adventures, creating pottery, baking or cuddled up on the couch with my husband, children, and wild labradoodle, Richard.
Therapy
Therapy is a personal journey towards health, growth and acceptance. A few of the topics we explore can include setting realistic boundaries so your relationships can thrive, restoring energy levels, prioritizing joy and healthy habits, learning effective stress management skills, gaining new insights into your behaviors, and rebuilding your sense of self and purpose.
Let’s talk about enhancing your emotional well-being and how I can support you in designing a life you love living.
Consulting & Speaking
Do you have a “quick question” or want straight forward feedback that doesn’t warrant ongoing support? I provide consultations that give you the chance to ask anything about mental health, relationships, or growing your therapy practice.
Seeking an expert for your podcast or a speaking opportunity? I share on following topics: women’s mental health, anxiety & stress management, infertility, & navigating motherhood and the postpartum period.
