Our Integrated Fertility and Wellness Team

Fertility Counselor

Melissa Kelleher, LCSW

Melissa Kelleher is a licensed clinical social worker who supports individuals and couples during their fertility journey, helping them handle loss and disappointments, as well as giving them the tools to make decisions related to their fertility challenges.

She has worked with Illume Fertility patients for many years, primarily with intended parents and donors.

She currently provides one-on-one support to Illume patients who have recently experienced a pregnancy loss, offering additional resources to help them navigate the emotional impact.

"My husband and I saw Melissa Kelleher for couples' counseling during treatment, which truly helped us get through some of the toughest parts of IVF."

A.K. (PCOS, IVF)

Get to Know Melissa

Melissa earned her Masters in Social Work from New York University and she graduated cum laude from State University of New York at Albany.

She has been working as a Master Level Social Worker (MSW) since 1997, and earned her LCSW from New York State in 2006 (when it was first offered) and from Connecticut in 2013.

In addition to her work supporting patients through loss and grief, Melissa also offers ongoing counseling through her private practice. These sessions may be covered by insurance. To learn more, please contact her directly via email or phone at (475) 289-6263.

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Holistic Fertility & Wellness Care

At Illume Fertility, we know that you may not have envisioned needing the help of a team to make your family-building dreams come true. That’s why we're so passionate about providing you with a wide variety of wellness offerings.

When you're ready, we’re here to help you feel more confident and in control of your reproductive health. Schedule your consult to see how our holistic approach to fertility care can help you.

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