Complementary care

RMA of New York understands the difficulties inherent in trying to build a family through infertility treatment. Our staff understands that individuals and couples often face emotional, family or personal challenges that can affect them in many ways. Lisa Schuman, LCSW offers a variety of services in both the Westchester office and New York City office to assist patients through their personal journey to have a baby. Whether the goal is to manage stress and treatment stressors, resolve conflicts with family and friends about disclosure, cope with pregnancy loss, or confidently make treatment decisions, RMA of New York is here to help.

General Support Session: Coping with the Stress of Infertility

Westchester Office
Sunday, May 4, 2008
This group was developed to educate patients about the stresses of infertility and to teach stress reduction techniques. The group will provide an open forum in which patients can discuss their feelings and experiences.
Host: Lisa Schuman, LCSW
Cost: Free. Light refreshments will be served.
To register, please e-mail info@rmany.com with "Westchester General Support Session" in the subject line.

Individuals and Couples private counseling

While engaging in infertility treatment, individuals and couples can be faced with questions and stressors. Counseling with our specially trained clinicians can provide support, guidance and education. With this assistance, patients are better able to make informed decisions and are able to manage their emotional experiences and relationships more productively.

Group support: "Lunch With Lisa"

(Every Friday 1:00pm-2:30pm- Manhattan Office, 13th Floor)
Listening to other patients' journeys to parenthood and sharing one's own experiences can be particularly enlightening and comforting. "Lunch with Lisa" is a unique group therapy session where our patients can find support and guidance from one another while eating a casual lunch. Lisa Schuman, LCSW guides this weekly lunch. To register: please contact patient services representative Gina by calling (212) 756-5777 or e-mailing gandino@rmany.com. Kindly provide at least 24 hours advanced notice.

Support for individuals and couples using donor egg and/or sperm

This four-session program was created to help individuals and couples explore the special use of either donor egg or donor sperm to have a baby. Topics discussed include privacy versus disclosure, speaking with family and friends, sibling relationships and parenting issues.

Screening of donors and recipients

RMA of New York provides a thorough screening and assessment that is in accordance with the guidelines set by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. RMA's donor egg program  provides an opportunity for recipients to carefully and thoughtfully explore their feelings and ideas. receive education and discuss conflicts so they can approach their path to parenthood with comfort and confidence. Georgia Witkin, PhD meets with all recipients and screens all donors.

If you are interested in any of these services, call (212) 756-5777 and press option 9. Please make sure to specify which office you would like to be seen in.