Counseling with Joey & Associates

Counseling with Joey & Associates I also offer third party reproduction evaluations for surrogates, donors and IP's.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I will meet you where you are on your journey, to listen and connect, and to support you on your pathway to positive change.

As a therapy practice specializing in family-building, we loved seeing congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez open up ab...
08/10/2026

As a therapy practice specializing in family-building, we loved seeing congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez open up about her egg freezing journey this weekend. 💪

Everyone deserves to know all of their family-building options, and the more people share their experience, the more others will know what’s possible.

Congratulations and best of luck to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - we’re cheering you on! 🥳

Back to school season can be surprisingly triggering for people who are trying to conceive. Even if you don’t have a chi...
08/07/2026

Back to school season can be surprisingly triggering for people who are trying to conceive.

Even if you don’t have a child heading back to school, this time of year brings a lot of reminders about the family you’re trying to build. Sometimes it feels like you’re surrounded by conversations, photos, and milestones you can’t relate to.

This is a season of transition - and transitional times can be especially tough for people going through a fertility journey. Take extra care and be gentle with yourself.

The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week.While breastfeeding absolutely deserves to be celebrated, it should...
08/05/2026

The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week.

While breastfeeding absolutely deserves to be celebrated, it should never be used as a way to make some parents feel less-than. Not every parent wants to or has the ability to breastfeed, but here are so many ways to bond with your child that will feel nourishing to both of you.

There are multiple paths to a fed and happy baby, including breastfeeding, chest feeding, induced lactation, donor milk, and formula. Whichever is right for your family deserves to be affirmed and celebrated.

Big news! We’re so excited to welcome Abby Bugbee, PsyD to the CWJ&A team. 🥳Dr. Bugbee will be helping to facilitate psy...
08/03/2026

Big news! We’re so excited to welcome Abby Bugbee, PsyD to the CWJ&A team. 🥳

Dr. Bugbee will be helping to facilitate psychological evaluations for surrogates and donors. We’re so thrilled to have her on the team and know our patients will benefit greatly from her expertise!

July 27-31 is Black Infertility Awareness Week. It’s important to talk about the systemic disparities and barriers that ...
07/29/2026

July 27-31 is Black Infertility Awareness Week. It’s important to talk about the systemic disparities and barriers that Black parents face—but that’s only part of the story.

Black parents and parents-to-be deserve joy.
They deserve abundant options.
They deserve a culture that honors and uplifts them.
They deserve care that doesn’t just meet their needs, but goes above and beyond.
They deserve providers that look like them and understand their needs and concerns.
They deserve to see themselves represented and have their success stories celebrated.

Thank you to SisterSong for your leadership and for founding Black Infertility Awareness Week ✨

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the horrific tragedy at Berlin Pride. ❤️🖤💛🌈LGBTQ+ people deserve to celebrate ...
07/28/2026

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the horrific tragedy at Berlin Pride. ❤️🖤💛🌈

LGBTQ+ people deserve to celebrate safely. Pride should be a space for joy, visibility, and belonging - not fear. Harm to one of us means harm to all of us.

We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in Germany and are committed to creating safe, affirming spaces wherever we go.

Surrogacy has come a long way over the years.The more safeguards and standards we have for surrogacy, the more positive ...
07/27/2026

Surrogacy has come a long way over the years.

The more safeguards and standards we have for surrogacy, the more positive the experience will be for both intended parents and gestational carriers. That means legal representation, medical evaluations, background checks - and mental health support. That’s where we enter the picture.

We’re big believers that surrogacy can be an incredibly positive experience for everyone involved if surrogates are seen and supported.

Almost 50 years ago today, the first baby conceived via in vitro fertilization was born. Since then, this incredible tec...
07/25/2026

Almost 50 years ago today, the first baby conceived via in vitro fertilization was born. Since then, this incredible technology has helped millions of people enter the world - including our two daughters.

We’re endlessly grateful for the scientists, doctors, nurses, advocates, and community members who have moved IVF forward and worked tirelessly for intended parents around the world.

Happy World IVF Day!

Happy second anniversary to the one who keeps everything running smoothly at Counseling WIth Joey & Associates! Sabrina ...
07/24/2026

Happy second anniversary to the one who keeps everything running smoothly at Counseling WIth Joey & Associates!

Sabrina used to be a transcriber for CWJ&A and now handles our client intake. She’s many of our clients’ first touchpoint with Counseling With Joey & Associates and we can’t think of a better person to help our wonderful patients get started!

Please join us in sharing congratulations and gratitude with Sabrina for two great years.

We came across this question on the subreddit and knew exactly where this poster was coming from.As dads who have been...
07/22/2026

We came across this question on the subreddit and knew exactly where this poster was coming from.

As dads who have been through two surrogacy journeys, we’ve been through seasons where we have less opportunity to connect. These three simple, grounding practices can help.

Busy parents and parents-to-be, what helps you find couple time?

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4730 Palm Avenue, Ste. 214
La Mesa, CA
91941

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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