Supporting Individuals, Couples, and Families Through Every Path to Parenthood

The journey to parenthood is deeply personal. For some, it begins with excitement and anticipation. For others, it may include unexpected challenges, difficult decisions, grief, loss, or years of uncertainty. Regardless of how your journey unfolds, becoming a parent, or hoping to become one can bring profound emotional, relational, and life changes.

At I AM MOORE, LLC, we recognize that there is no single path to parenthood. Some individuals and couples may be navigating fertility challenges or pursuing fertility treatment, while others may be experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, recovering from pregnancy loss, exploring surrogacy, or pursuing adoption. We also recognize that the transition to parenthood often brings new emotional, relational, and practical challenges, including postpartum depression, anxiety, grief, breastfeeding concerns, adjusting to the demands of caring for a newborn, or raising a child with chronic health or medical needs. Regardless of where you are in your journey, our goal is to provide compassionate, relationship-centered care that supports you every step of the way.

We also recognize that the journey to parenthood affects more than one person. Mothers, fathers, partners, spouses, and entire families often experience this transition differently. Our approach honors each individual's experience while recognizing the importance of supporting the family system as a whole.

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Our Experience Includes

Our experience includes supporting individuals, couples, and families through many different paths to parenthood, including:

• 🌱 Fertility Challenges & Pregnancy Loss
  
• 🤰 Pregnancy
  
• 🧬 IVF & Fertility Treatment
  
• 💖 Surrogacy
  
• 🍼 Postpartum Adjustment
  
• 🤝 Adoption
  
• 👩 Mothers & Motherhood
  
• 👨 Fathers & Fatherhood
  
• 👩‍❤️‍👨 Couples Transitioning to Parenthood
  
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting & Family Adjustment
  
• 🧩 Children with Disabilities
  
• 🩺Children with Chronic Health issues
  

We recognize that every family's journey is unique. Our goal is not to define what parenthood should look like, but to provide support that reflects your family's values, experiences, and goals.

Individuals and Families Commonly Seek Support For

• Fertility-related stress
• IVF and assisted reproductive treatment
• Adoption and surrogacy journeys
• Pregnancy and emotional adjustment
• Pregnancy loss and miscarriage
• Birth trauma
• Postpartum depression and anxiety
• Transition to parenthood
• Maternal and paternal adjustment to parenthood
• Parenting stress
• Relationship changes after having children
• Co-parenting
• Parenting children with disabilities
• Parenting children with chronic health issues
• Family communication and adjustment
• Balancing work, relationships, and parenting
• Identity changes associated with becoming a parent

Our Approach

Parenthood is not simply an event, it is a journey that often begins long before a child is born and continues across the lifespan of the family. Along the way, individuals and couples may experience excitement, hope, uncertainty, disappointment, grief, joy, exhaustion, and tremendous personal growth.

At I AM MOORE, LLC, we take a collaborative, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and systemic approach to care. Rather than focusing on one individual alone, we recognize that the emotional well-being of parents, partners, children, and families are interconnected.

Our goal is to meet you where you are, recognizing that every family's experience is unique. We are committed to helping individuals, couples, and families build resilience, strengthen relationships, navigate life's challenges with confidence, and move forward in ways that reflect their values, needs, and goals.

Meet the Therapists Who Support the Journey to Parenthood

The transition into parenthood looks different for every individual and every family. While both of our therapists work with individuals and couples navigating this journey, each brings unique experiences and perspectives that may make them a particularly good fit depending on your needs and goals.

Darren D. Moore, PhD, MPH, MAEd, LMFT

Dr. Moore works with individuals, couples, and families navigating fertility concerns, family planning, and the many emotional and relational transitions that accompany parenthood. He specializes in fatherhood inclusion during the perinatal process, ensuring fathers receive support, while assisting them in providing support to their partners across the perinatal stage. Dr. Moore has also worked with those considering adoption and family expansion through other pathways, and has worked with those who are blending families, including the joys and stressors that may emerge. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Moore studied maternal and child health, health disparities, and fatherhood inclusion while completing his Masters in Public Health at Harvard University.  Dr. Moore’s goal is to promote healthier family relationships across every stage of parenthood.

Dr. Moore may be a good fit if you are seeking support for:

• Fertility Issues & Couples
• Men's mental health during the parenting journey
• Postpartum adjustment
• Difficult decision-making
• Adoption
• Relationship changes after children
• Co-parenting
• Blended families
• Parenting children with developmental, behavioral, or medical needs​

Licensed to provide telehealth services in:

• Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Illinois, New York, and Florida

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Katie Ross, LAMFT, PMH-C, Doctoral Student

Katie has a special interest in supporting individuals and couples throughout pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, fertility challenges, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and the many emotional transitions associated with becoming a parent. As she completes advanced doctoral training, she continues to expand her knowledge of maternal mental health, while providing compassionate, collaborative care that helps individuals and families navigate one of life's most significant transitions. Katie is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through Post-Partum Support International and has worked with a significant number of clients across the perinatal process. Her training includes, but is not limited to, perinatal mood disorders, mental health, paternal mental health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and substance abuse. 

Katie may be a good fit if you are seeking support for:

• Pregnancy and postpartum adjustment
• Perinatal anxiety and depression
• Birth trauma
• Pregnancy loss and miscarriage
• Fertility challenges
• Couples transitioning to parenthood
• Parenting stress
• Relationship changes after children
• Emotional wellness during pregnancy and early parenting

 
Licensed to provide telehealth services in:

• Georgia

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Ready to Take the Next Step ?

No matter where you are on your path to parenthood, we are committed to providing thoughtful,
compassionate care that honors your unique experiences and supports the health and well-being
​ of you, your relationships, and your family. When you are ready, we invite you to reach out below.

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