Alise is a doctor of clinical psychology and works as a licensed psychologist where she specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health. She is co-founder of a group private practice in the Twin Cities, MN serving individuals and families, many of whom are impacted by infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety, depression, trauma, and related maternal mental health concerns (Vayda Mental Health Collaborative PLLC www.vaydamentalhealth.com). Alise’s work in reproductive psychology is a way in which she blends her professional expertise and makes meaning of her personal reproductive journey. For her, the journey has included many years of infertility, medicated cycles, IUIs, IVF, early pregnancy losses, birth trauma, and postpartum anxiety. Alise is a professional member of the Association for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the National Infertility Association (Resolve). She also serves on the board of directors for Postpartum Support International-MN Chapter (PPSM).
