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 mental heath practice specializing in fertility, Dr. Lucky Sekhon’s recent interview on the left us cheering.We se...
03/06/2026

As a mental heath practice specializing in fertility, Dr. Lucky Sekhon’s recent interview on the left us cheering.

We see the life-changing impact of mental health support every day when working with intended parents. We’ve experienced it ourselves during our own family-building journeys. And we think it’s time that finding a therapist becomes as essential a step as choosing a fertility clinic.

It’s incredibly common for individuals and couples to struggle emotionally during this process, and you don’t have to navigate alone. Thank you to .sekhon for bringing this conversation to the national stage. 🙌

If you’ve gone through fertility treatment, what helped you protect your mental health?

The founders of our practice are two of the thousands of people who grow their families through surrogacy every year, an...
03/04/2026

The founders of our practice are two of the thousands of people who grow their families through surrogacy every year, and we’re proud of that fact.

It’s Surrogacy Awareness Month, and we think it’s time to diversify our understanding of intended parents. Working with a gestational carrier allows so many deserving people to grow their families, including LGBTQ+ people, some cancer survivors, and people with severe infertility and miscarriage. Too often, intended parents face judgement and assumptions that the path they have chosen is selfish or unnecessary. That couldn’t be farther from the truth.

People who grow their families through surrogacy deserve compassion and support. Share if you agree. 🌸🌼🌻🌺🌹🌷

We’re a family of two dads - and women helped make us possible.We are complete and whole as a family of four, but gettin...
03/02/2026

We’re a family of two dads - and women helped make us possible.

We are complete and whole as a family of four, but getting to this point was a group effort. As gay dads, we hold so much gratitude for the incredible women who help make our dreams come true.

From egg donors and surrogates, to physicians and nurses, to birth moms and foster moms, to our coworkers and colleagues in family-building, to our own mothers and the women our daughters look up to.

March is Women’s History Month, and there’s never been a better time to offer respect and gratitude to the incredible women who see us, believe in our dreams, and help us reach them.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been awake in the middle of the night, anxiously scrolling Reddit. 🙋In anonymous forums, ...
02/27/2026

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been awake in the middle of the night, anxiously scrolling Reddit. 🙋

In anonymous forums, gay men ask the questions they aren’t always comfortable asking their doctor, their agency, or even their partner. But in our sessions with intended parents, your whole self is welcome, and no question is off limits.

Our therapists will be answering these questions and more over the coming weeks. Drop your question below or DM us, and we might answer it next!

Together, we are Counseling With Joey & Associates. Each of our therapists comes to this work from a different context, ...
02/26/2026

Together, we are Counseling With Joey & Associates.

Each of our therapists comes to this work from a different context, but we’re united by our personal connection to building and strengthening families.

Together, we are Counseling With Joey & Associates. Each of our mental health professionals comes to this work from a di...
02/26/2026

Together, we are Counseling With Joey & Associates.

Each of our mental health professionals comes to this work from a different context, but we’re united by our personal connection to building and strengthening families.

Each of our therapists comes to this work from a different context, but we’re united by our personal connection to famil...
02/26/2026

Each of our therapists comes to this work from a different context, but we’re united by our personal connection to family-building.

We all specialize in intended parent psychoeducational consultations and donor and surrogate evaluations, so if you’re looking to book an appointment, you can’t make a wrong choice. Here’s a little more background on each of our therapists so you can find whose firsthand experience resonates with you. ✨

The donor gamete gap for Black intended parents is very real. Research consistently shows that Black donors are underrep...
02/24/2026

The donor gamete gap for Black intended parents is very real. Research consistently shows that Black donors are underrepresented in US s***m and egg banks compared to national demographics. The reasons are complex and systemic, and it can be a deep source of frustration for Black IPs.

If this is part of your journey, know this:
• You deserve exceptional care and an abundance of options.
• There are agencies working to improve donor diversity.
• Your legacy matters.

***mdonation

As a dad to two girls born through egg donation and surrogacy, it meant so much to see win big at the Olympics yesterda...
02/20/2026

As a dad to two girls born through egg donation and surrogacy, it meant so much to see win big at the Olympics yesterday. To all the parents building their families and donor-conceived kids watching, she was a reminder that this journey is something to be proud of, and that the sky is the limit for what they can become.

Congratulations to Alysa Liu on your big Olympics win!

02/19/2026

Everything about how we run our practice is designed with a goal in mind: to offer the most informed, empathetic, and effective guidance available to intended parents, surrogates, and donors.

This work isn’t abstract to us, it’s rooted in our history and our values. Each one of us brings our own experience into the room to help our clients feel seen and understood.

If you’re starting out on this journey, you may feel alone. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. CWJ&A is here to hold your hand and walk alongside you as you build the future that feels right for you.

02/18/2026

Welcome to Counseling With Joey & Associates.

We’re a collaborative group of licensed mental health professionals working together to support intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors as they go through their family-building journeys.

We’re passionate about this work because we’ve lived it ourselves—as parents, gestational carriers, and advocates for a more inclusive definition of family.

Head to counselingwithjoey.com to watch the full video and learn more 🫶

A very happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! 2026 ushers in the Year of the Horse, symbolizing strength, courage, l...
02/17/2026

A very happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! 2026 ushers in the Year of the Horse, symbolizing strength, courage, loyalty, and freedom.

Wishing you and your loved ones a year full of joy, peace, and forward movement!

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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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When life begins to feel overwhelming...

When life begins to feel overwhelming, or it just seems like something isn’t working, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Sometimes the best way forward is to find a safe place free of judgement, where empathy and unconditional regard await. 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.

In my practice, I help individuals, couples, families from all backgrounds heal and grow by building trust rooted in the power of human connection. I have worked with a diverse range of ages, sexual orientations, and ethnicities and also offer third party reproduction evaluations for surrogates, donors, and intended parents considering surrogacy. If you’re seeking help with a personal challenge, have a family or relationship conflict, or are exploring surrogacy, I encourage you to call for a consultation.