Sharon N. Covington

Sharon N. Covington is a clinical social worker and internationally recognized expert in the field of fertility counseling, with over 45 years experience in reproductive mental health. She is Director of Psychological Support Services at Shady Grove Fertility, the largest US reproductive medical practice, and an Assistant Clinical Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, she has been an Associate Investigator in the Intramural Research Program on Reproductive and Adult Endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She maintains an active clinical practice, is involved in ART research, teaches, lectures, and writes extensively on reproductive mental health issues. Her most notable contributions to this field are as the editor of "Fertility Counseling: Clinical Guide and Case Studies" and co-editor of international classic, "Infertility Counseling: A Comprehensive Handbook for Clinicians". As a founding member and past Chair of the Mental Health Professional Group (MHPG) of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) , Ms. Covington has been recognized for significant scientific contributions and service, including work to establish guidelines, training and practice for mental health professionals working in reproductive medicine.