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Kim Bergman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist of 20 years, has specialized in the area of gay and lesbian parenting, parenting by choice and third party assisted reproduction for the last two decades. Dr. Bergman has created a comprehensive psychological screening, support and monitoring process for parents, surrogates and donors.
Dr. Doyle is the founder and medical director of Connecticut Fertility Associates, which he started in 1991 shortly after completing his advanced fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at Yale University.
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Shanequa Anderson, LMSW, MPA, CASAC, has worked in the social services field for more than eleven years, primarily in the areas of child welfare and substance abuse. She has provided concrete services, managed programs, and advocated for clients in Family Court, Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities, and Mental Health Settings.
