Staff Bios
Peak Mental Health Counseling is a small team of therapists specializing in infertility, donor conception, embryo donation, and gestational surrogacy. We bring clinical expertise and lived experience to the reproductive mental health space, supporting individuals, couples, donors, and gestational carriers.
Michelle Duchin, LCSW
She/Her
Hi, I’m Michelle – founder of Peak Mental Health Counseling LLC. I’m really glad you’re here.
My career started at one of New York City’s top infertility clinics, where I supported people navigating the complex process of building their families through third-party reproductive technology. I screened egg donors, matched them with intended parents, and helped guide both through a deeply personal process. That early experience continues to inform how I approach my work with clients today, with care, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique story. Over the years, I have also worked in academic and corporate settings, helping students and professionals manage stress, burnout, and significant life transitions. My approach combines evidence-based tools, such as CBT and mindfulness, with a deeper, more exploratory lens. I often draw on psychoanalytic ideas and utilize imagination as a creative means to understand hopes and desires. I’m warm, collaborative, and direct. I believe in meeting people where they are and working together on what matters most to them.
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Jennifer Wolf, LCSW
She/Her
Hi, I’m Jennifer. My personal experiences with grief and loss led me to a career in social services. I started in case management, supporting adults with developmental disabilities and their families, before transitioning into reproductive health. After learning about a friend’s struggle with infertility, I was inspired to become an egg donor—an experience that ignited my passion for the field. Since then, I have dedicated my career to conducting psychological assessments for gamete donors and gestational carriers. I also support intended parents as they navigate the complexities of family building through third-party reproductive technology and provide psychoeducational sessions on discussing donor conception with loved ones. I hope that my personal and professional experiences in reproductive health empower my clients to feel informed and confident throughout their family-building journey.
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Alicia Denefe, LCPC
She/Her
Hi, I’m Alicia! I have a Master’s degree in Business and spent many years working in the corporate world. However, my own experiences with infertility and adoption inspired me to pursue a career in counseling. I’m passionate about educating and meeting folks where they are on their family-building journeys. Supporting my clients as they navigate the unique experiences of parenting children who are donor conceived or adopted is work I deeply enjoy. I hope to provide a compassionate and supportive space where you feel heard and empowered.