Donor & Surrogacy Support

Rachel Goldberg Therapy provides ASRM-aligned psychological evaluations and consultations for gestational carriers (surrogates), egg and sperm donors, embryo donation, and intended parents. Led by Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, with a multi-state licensed clinical team and PsyPact coverage, we provide thorough, agency-ready evaluations nationwide. We are active members of the ASRM Mental Health Professional Group and SEEDS.

Gestational Carrier and Surrogate Psychological Evaluations

ASRM-aligned psychological evaluations for gestational carriers.

Evaluation Components

• Clinical Interview Comprehensive psychosocial and reproductive assessment. Partner interview when applicable.
• PAI Personality Testing Standardized assessment evaluating emotional stability and psychological risk factors.
• Detailed Written Report Clear, agency-ready documentation aligned with ASRM guidelines.

Gamete (Egg & Sperm) Donor Psychological Evaluation

A psychological evaluation helps ensure you feel informed, prepared, and emotionally ready for donation. It is a standard part of the screening process required by fertility clinics and agencies.

What the Donor Evaluation Includes

• Clinical Interview We talk through your background, mental health history, family history, and your reasons for becoming a donor.
• Psychoeducation Session We review important topics such as future contact possibilities, identity disclosure, and the long-term emotional considerations of donation.
• PAI Personality Assessment A standardized assessment that evaluates emotional stability and psychological risk factors.
• Written Summary Report A professional report provided to your clinic or agency confirming your readiness.

Intended Parents Consultations (Gestational Carrier/Surrogate)

Building your family through a gestational carrier involves emotional, ethical, and relational complexity.

Common topics include:

• Choosing between independent vs agency
• Setting expectations for the relationship with your gestational carrier
• Embryo transfer plans and medical decision-making
• Emotional expectations throughout the process
• Disclosure and communication planning
• Legal and ethical considerations, including agency requirements

Recipient Parents Consultations (Donor Conception)

Working with donated eggs, sperm, or embryos involves emotional, relational, and disclosure decisions that extend far beyond the medical process.

Common topics include:

• Emotional readiness for donor conception
• Choosing a donor and aligning on shared values
• Navigating disclosure to children
• Cultural, religious, or family tensions
• Planning for future contact with donors or donor-conceived siblings

Joint Sessions for Gestational Carriers & Intended Parents

Pre-transfer meetings are often required by agencies and clinics and help ensure alignment before moving forward.

What We Cover:

• Communication style and frequency
• Relationship boundaries and personal space
• Decision-making and medical preferences
• Emotional readiness and shared values

Beyond the Evaluation

Support for Conflict & Match Challenges

When misunderstandings arise, we provide neutral support to repair trust, clarify communication, and preserve match viability before issues escalate.

Therapy for Those Still Deciding

Not everyone arrives at surrogacy or donor conception ready. Some are grieving, unsure, or weighing next steps. Therapy offers space to think, feel, and decide without pressure.

Trusted by Clinics & Agencies Nationwide

We collaborate with fertility clinics, surrogacy agencies, and donor programs across the U.S., providing thorough, timely psychological evaluations rooted in ASRM standards.

Psychological Evaluations for

• Gamete donation (egg and sperm donors)
• Gestational carriers
• Embryo donation

Psychological Consultations for

• Egg, sperm, or embryo donor recipients
• Gestational carrier intended parents
• Single parents by choice
• Couples considering third-party reproduction