Healing After TFMRSM
A Safe Space for Grieving Parents
You are not alone. Find compassionate support and expert guidance from someone who truly understands the unique grief of termination for medical reasons (TFMR).
Providing in-person therapy in Pennsylvania and virtual therapy in 42 states.
An Open Letter To The Parents Who Found This Website
Dear Parent,
First, I am so sorry you are here. If you found this page, you likely never imagined yourself here - grieving a child you loved and wanted.
The pain you are feeling is raw. You made a “choice” that never felt like a choice. The grief, guilt, sadness, and anger are overwhelming. The world feels like it has moved on, while yours has imploded. You are lost and wondering how you will ever be okay.
The emotions that come with a termination for medical reasons are complex. BUT you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I see you. I understand you. And I am here to help.
I am a TFMR mom and a psychologist specializing in grief and loss.
I help bereaved parents navigate the unique pain of ending a wanted pregnancy - providing a space for healing, understanding, and hope.
This journey is hard, but you’ve already done the hardest thing.
With warmth,
Danielle A. Chesney, Psy.D.
Founder, Healing after TFMR
Therapy for Grief and Coping with Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)
After a termination, healing isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, too.
The grief, guilt, and shattered dreams can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry them alone.
As a TFMR mom and a psychologist with expertise in grief and loss, I understand the depth of this loss and the need for specialized support.
Therapy provides a space where your grief is seen and honored, helping you process not just the loss of your child, but also the loss of the future you imagined, your sense of safety, and your support systems. Together, we will navigate your emotions, find coping strategies, and explore the beliefs tied to your loss - holding onto what brings comfort and gently releasing what does not.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means finding a way forward with love and meaning.
There is life after loss.
There is Healing after TFMR.
Providing in-person therapy in Pennsylvania and virtual therapy in 42 states.
Dr. Chesney’s Blog
Deciding when—or if—you’re ready to try again after a TFMR is one of the most personal and emotionally complex choices you’ll face. There’s no perfect timeline, and the journey ahead can feel overwhelming. How do you know if you’re ready? Are you ready for fear and hope to exist side by side? Explore key questions to help you navigate this decision with compassion and clarity.