Lori Metz, lcsw

Lori Metz, lcsw My specialties are fertility & relationships Utilizing a positive psychology approach, that includes

Today, on , we celebrate LGBTQ+ families and the love, care, and commitment that define them.Every child deserves to fe...
06/01/2026

Today, on , we celebrate LGBTQ+ families and the love, care, and commitment that define them.

Every child deserves to feel proud of their family and to grow up seeing families like their own reflected in the world around them. For children in LGBTQ+ families, visibility matters. Seeing LGBTQ+ families reflected in books, schools, healthcare spaces, media, and everyday life helps children feel seen, valued, and affirmed in who they are and where they come from.

As a therapist who has worked in the family-building space for many years, I believe in celebrating every path to parenthood, including donor conception, surrogacy, adoption, and co-parenting.

Honoring LGBTQ+ families helps create a world where children grow up knowing their families are respected, supported, and valued exactly as they are.

Have you noticed that conversations around surrogacy feel more emotionally charged lately? You aren’t imagining it.Incre...
05/28/2026

Have you noticed that conversations around surrogacy feel more emotionally charged lately? You aren’t imagining it.

Increased media attention, legal disputes, and online misinformation have contributed to stronger public opinions and growing polarization around the topic. Conversations about surrogacy often touch on deeply personal experiences involving infertility, pregnancy, parenthood, identity, and ethics. Social media and political debates can intensify these conversations, making nuanced discussions more difficult.

When topics are this personal, it’s understandable that public debate around surrogacy may feel frustrating, invalidating, or emotionally difficult for families whose lives are directly impacted by these conversations. Highlighting the experiences and perspectives of people with lived experience is critical to fostering more informed, thoughtful, and compassionate conversations.

Creating space for curiosity, empathy, and nuance can help us navigate these conversations with more care and understanding.

Jamie Spiers and I had the opportunity to present at the Jones Foundation Infertility Counseling Conference on something...
05/04/2026

Jamie Spiers and I had the opportunity to present at the Jones Foundation Infertility Counseling Conference on something we’re seeing more and more of in this space: large donor sibling groups.

As DNA testing and registries continue to connect people, donor conceived people and families are navigating relationships that don’t come with a clear roadmap.

In our breakout session, we talked about what happens when a “sibling network” can include dozens—or even hundreds—of people. What these relationships can mean, how they evolve over time, and how parents and professionals can better support children in navigating them.

One of the biggest takeaways: connection is not automatic, and it’s not one-size-fits-all.

These relationships are shaped over time, through choice, boundaries, and shared experiences.

Grateful to be part of these conversations and to continue bringing these insights beyond clinical spaces and into the broader community.

04/27/2026

On International Donor Conception Awareness Day, we honor the many ways families are formed and the importance of supporting donor-conceived people throughout their lives.

In this conversation with Brittany Kelly, LCSW, we talk about what it means to parent with openness, honesty, and intention in donor conception.

From the beginning, the goal is creating space for your child to understand their story in a way that belongs to them, without carrying the weight of what you went through to bring them into the world.

We explore:
- How to talk to children about donor conception in age-appropriate ways
- The difference between secrecy and privacy
- Making room for curiosity, questions, and identity over time
- Why open communication matters more than having all the answers

There is no single roadmap for this journey. What matters most is building a relationship where your child feels safe to ask, explore, and come back to you again and again.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: More Than DNA
https://www.lorimetz.net/life-podcast/more-than-dna

More Than doesn’t end when this week does.For many, this experience becomes more than something you move through. It bec...
04/24/2026

More Than doesn’t end when this week does.

For many, this experience becomes more than something you move through. It becomes something you carry forward. Not just personally, but in how you show up for others.

Advocacy can take many forms. It might look like sharing your story, advocating for more inclusive care, or helping someone else feel less alone in a space that once felt unfamiliar.

Education is part of that too. The things you’ve learned—about your body, your options, your needs—matter. And when you share that knowledge, you help create a path that’s a little clearer for someone else.

You are more than this journey.
And what you carry from it can make a difference.

Fertility care is not equally accessible.Access to care isn’t just about treatment. It’s about affordability, inclusion,...
04/23/2026

Fertility care is not equally accessible.

Access to care isn’t just about treatment. It’s about affordability, inclusion, education, and being seen.

For many people, the barriers show up immediately. The cost can put treatment out of reach. Insurance coverage is often limited or nonexistent. There may be few providers in certain areas. The care that is available does not always feel inclusive or affirming.

These barriers shape what care people are able to access, how long they wait, and what options are actually available to them. They shape what is possible and what is not.

Advocacy is about acknowledging that reality and fighting for something better. It means working toward care that is more accessible, coverage that makes treatment possible, and systems that reflect the full range of people and families navigating this.

Because this experience is already complex enough without the systems around it making it harder.

04/22/2026

🧡 Today we wear orange.

To bring visibility to infertility.
To challenge the idea that this experience should be hidden or minimized.
To remind people that they are not the only ones moving through this.

Infertility impacts so many parts of life—emotionally, physically, relationally—and yet it’s often something people navigate in isolation.

Visibility doesn’t solve that. But, it can open the door to more understanding, more connection, and more compassion.

However you show up today, whether that’s wearing orange, sharing something, or simply noticing, you are part of that shift.

Orange represents warmth, hope, and forward movement. Today, it also represents something incredibly important: visibili...
04/22/2026

Orange represents warmth, hope, and forward movement. Today, it also represents something incredibly important: visibility.

Infertility is often a silent experience. Many people walk this path without others fully seeing the emotional weight they carry. By wearing orange, we help bring these experiences into the light and remind those who are struggling that they are not alone.

Wear orange in any way that feels right to you — bold or subtle, bright or simple. An orange shirt. A scarf. Socks. Lipstick. A ribbon. Every expression matters.

Big or small, every act of visibility helps challenge assumptions, reduce stigma, and foster understanding.

Most importantly, it sends a powerful message to others on this journey:

🧡 I see you
🧡 You are not alone
🧡 Your story matters

Support often begins in spaces where you feel safe enough to be honest.Sometimes, that space is a room where you can spe...
04/21/2026

Support often begins in spaces where you feel safe enough to be honest.

Sometimes, that space is a room where you can speak openly about what you’re carrying and be met with understanding instead of explanation.

Over time, something shifts. What starts as a shared space can become real connection. And those connections don’t always end when the fertility journey changes or comes to a close.

Many people stay in touch—checking in, sharing holidays, and remaining part of each other’s lives years later in ways they may not have expected.

Support groups offer something many people don’t find elsewhere: a place to feel seen, to feel less alone, and to build meaningful, lasting connection—during the journey and beyond it.

🧡 National Infertility Awareness Week® (April 19–25) 🧡Infertility is so often discussed in clinical terms, but for those...
04/20/2026

🧡 National Infertility Awareness Week® (April 19–25) 🧡

Infertility is so often discussed in clinical terms, but for those living it, the experience is deeply personal. It touches relationships. Identity. Emotions. Finances. Hopes. Grief. Resilience.

This year’s theme, , is a powerful reminder that people facing infertility are more than a diagnosis, more than a statistic, and more than a single chapter in their lives.

Many individuals and couples silently carry the weight of trying to build a family. The feelings can be isolating. The uncertainty can be exhausting. The emotional toll is real, valid, and deserving of care and understanding.

National Infertility Awareness Week exists to create conversation, reduce stigma, and remind anyone struggling that they are not alone. One in six people worldwide experiences infertility. Every story is different. Every path matters. The week is empowering to all those involved.

I work closely with those on fertility and family-building journeys, and I see the courage it takes to move through this experience. I also see how transformative it can be when people feel supported, informed, and given space to process the many emotions involved.

If you are on this path:

🧡 Your feelings are valid
🧡 Your story matters
🧡 Support is available

Whether you are trying to conceive, considering donor conception or surrogacy, taking a break, or simply seeking understanding, you deserve compassion — from others and from yourself.

You can learn more about National Infertility Awareness Week and helpful resources here:
🧡 https://infertilityawareness.org

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