WHO WE ARE

Get to Know Calla Collective

Calla Collective caters to one of the most essential—and often overlooked—components of your family planning and fertility journey: your mental health. We are a network of licensed therapists who are true experts in reproductive mental health, a niche dedicated to the complex experiences faced throughout the process of building a family. Our passionate team knows this industry intimately, through years of professional and personal experience. Founded by thought leader Batya Novick, LCSW, we’re uniquely qualified to provide tailored support to anyone on the path towards building their family.


Meet Batya Novick, Our Founder

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Batya Novick, LCSW, is a highly specialized Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to reproductive mental health. With extensive experience, she guides individuals and couples through the complexities of fertility challenges, perinatal loss, family building transitions, postpartum experiences, and the menopausal journey. Batya's career has been wholly committed to providing compassionate and expert care in this vital field.

A graduate of Columbia University, Batya received advanced training at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. She has held professorship at NYU’s Silver School of Social Work, shaping the next generation of clinicians. Batya is an active member of Resolve and serves as an elected committee member within the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Beyond her clinical practice, Batya offers invaluable clinical support and consultation to corporations and various industries. She is a published author and a frequent speaker on fertility and women's health, sharing her expertise widely. Batya also serves as a clinical advisor for One Tribe and WeConcieve, further extending her impact and reach.


Our Curated Network

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Clinical Supervisor & Therapist

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Therapist

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Integrative Health Coach

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Therapist

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VP of Marketing & Therapist