My Counseling Approach

I realize how difficult it is to admit that you need help. Perhaps you are crying all the time, but no one seems to understand why. You might be private or don't want to burden your friends with your struggles. You know something feels terrible inside you.

Are you unable to sleep because your mind is always racing?
Do you want to secretly poke your co-workers' eyes out when they happily announce their pregnancies?
Has your husband told you to get over your miscarriage?
Has your mother said "It was God's will" that your baby died at 38 weeks?

Sometimes life can throw you curveballs, and professional guidance is the answer.

I believe in a personalized approach to counseling that is centered on empathy, understanding, and support regardless of what you will be seeing me for. Because I work with the most difficult issues, I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where women and couples can feel heard and understood as they struggle with infertility, complicated pregnancy, and the most profound losses. Your journey is unique, and I understand the gravity of the losses that comes with each of those issues.

I don't want to put a band-aid on you. My aim is to help you learn to live with a hole in your heart, and partner with you in your journey towards healing and hope.

Testimony

"As an OBGYN, I know that people's journey to parenthood can be incredibly challenging, marked by the profound pain of miscarriage, neonatal loss, or the complexities of infertility. During these incredibly vulnerable times, it's paramount that my patients receive the most compassionate and expert care available. For over a decade, I've consistently found that exceptional support in Nikki Stryker. Nikki specializes in these deeply sensitive areas, and I've seen firsthand, time and time again, the incredible impact she has. When I refer my patients to her, I do so with complete confidence, knowing they are in the most compassionate and capable hands.

What makes Nikki so special? It's not just her expertise; it's her truly amazing way with people. She doesn't just help my patients; she extends that same profound understanding and care to their spouses, partners, and entire families. She has an almost magical ability to help them breathe, process, and move on from the overwhelming weight of their experiences.

Beyond the immediate healing, Nikki is also an invaluable guide for navigating future pregnancies and fertility journeys. She empowers patients to approach these next steps with hope and a renewed sense of possibility, in the most amazing way.

If you or someone you know is struggling with the pain of loss or the challenges of infertility, I wholeheartedly recommend Nikki Stryker. She doesn't just offer therapy; she genuinely pulls people from the darkness of those times back into the light."

Dr Jessica Apel, D.O.

Women Living Well OBGYN