Julia Woodward, PhD

Durham, NC Infertility Psychologist Julia Woodward, PhD

Julia Woodward

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences/Medical Psychology

Julia Woodward, PhD, is a licensed clinical infertility psychologist who has been working with fertility patients since 2000. She specializes in fertility counseling; individual, couples, and group psychotherapy; grief and loss counseling; treatment decision-making consultation; crisis intervention; and third-party reproduction assessment.

She received her bachelor’s degree from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and her master’s and doctoral degrees from University of Kansas. Dr. Woodward completed her residency at Duke University Medical Center and joined the faculty of the Duke Fertility Center in 2004.

Dr. Woodward is available by phone at 919-572-8853 to discuss service options including fertility counseling and coping with infertility. Calls will generally be returned within one to three business days.

Experience

Training:

• Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2004

Residency:

• Health Psychology Track, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, 2003-2004

Fellowship:

• Pain Prevention and Treatment Research Program, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, 2004-2005

Clinical Interests

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for individuals and couples coping with infertility; group coping skills training; research on strategies to promote adaptive coping with infertility and resilience among fertility patients

Helping patients from Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Fayetteville, South Boston, VA, Danville, VA and nationwide realize their dream of having a family.

Dr. Woodward offers these services:

Success Stories

I had tried for six years to become pregnant and was considering adoption, but my friend, who was already a patient at Duke Fertility Center, told me to just go talk to the doctors. I was set on just one shot – one chance to make it happen – and I am so happy that I did.

... Read more Stephanie, 37, mother of twins
I had been unsuccessful at another fertility clinic and had been told point-blank that I would never have children of my own. What made the difference at Duke? First, I was actively involved in participating in my medical care. Options were presented at each crossroads and my choices determined the next steps of my care. Secondly, my care was specifically formulated for me. It was not a case where if I didn’t fit into the normal protocol, I was outside the boundaries of what they could do to help. Thirdly, the optimism and hope of everyone – from doctors, nurses and staff, made me believe that my miracle could happen. We now have a daughter and two more on the way thanks to our team at Duke. My family – and my life – are complete because of the caring people at the Duke Fertility Center.

... Read more Whitney, 35, mother of a two-year-old daughter and twins on the way