Who is this for?

We help donors, carriers, and intended parents understand the emotional landscape of third-party reproduction.

Egg & Sperm Donors Whether you’re donating to help someone you know or through a donor program, we help you explore the emotional, ethical, and long-term considerations of donation. This evaluation is an opportunity to help you feel confident and prepared to move forward in this meaningful role.
Intended Parents Whether you’re growing your family through donor conception or surrogacy, this process can bring up many emotions and questions. Our evaluation will help you prepare for the journey ahead — from thinking through how to talk with your child about their conception, to navigating relationships.
Gestational Carriers As a carrier, you’re taking on an extraordinary role. Our evaluation provides space to consider the unique dynamics of carrying a child for someone else and how to navigate communication with intended parents. We’re here to support you and ensure you feel informed and empowered.

Egg & Sperm Donors

Whether you’re donating to help someone you know or through a donor program, we help you explore the emotional, ethical, and long-term considerations of donation. This evaluation is an opportunity to help you feel confident and prepared to move forward in this meaningful role.

Intended Parents

Whether you’re growing your family through donor conception or surrogacy, this process can bring up many emotions and questions. Our evaluation will help you prepare for the journey ahead — from thinking through how to talk with your child about their conception, to navigating relationships.

Gestational Carriers

As a carrier, you’re taking on an extraordinary role. Our evaluation provides space to consider the unique dynamics of carrying a child for someone else and how to navigate communication with intended parents. We’re here to support you and ensure you feel informed and empowered.

What to expect from your evaluation

A psychological evaluation is not a test to pass or fail — it’s a thoughtful, confidential conversation guided by a licensed reproductive mental health expert. Required by most fertility clinics and agencies, this process ensures that you’re emotionally ready, well-informed, and supported in your role.

Whether you’re becoming a parent, carrying for someone else, or donating eggs or sperm, we’re here to help you feel confident and prepared for what’s ahead.

Meet with a licensed psychologist for a structured clinical interview over a secure video conferencing platform
Complete a standardized personality assessment online
Receive a comprehensive written report outlining the results of your evaluation

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of a psychological evaluation in third-party reproduction?The evaluation ensures that all parties are emotionally, mentally, and psychologically prepared for the process. It also helps identify any support or education needs prior to moving forward.
Who conducts the evaluation? All evaluations are completed by licensed psychologists with specialized training in reproductive mental health.
What does the evaluation involve? It typically includes a clinical interview, a review of personal and psychological history, and standardized psychological testing. A written report is provided upon completion.
What is the cost of a psychological evaluation?Each psychological evaluation is $600. This fee includes a structured clinical interview, psychological testing, and a written report completed by a licensed psychologist.We require a $100 non-refundable deposit to schedule your appointment. The remaining balance is due on the day of the evaluation. We accept credit cards, HSA/FSA, and electronic payment.
Can I use health insurance to cover the costs?Insurance does not cover these evaluations, as they are not conducted for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment. Instead, they are used to assess psychological readiness and suitability for third-party reproduction, which falls outside the scope of medical necessity as defined by most insurance plans.
How long does the evaluation take? Most evaluations take about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the type and complexity.
How long does it take for the report to be completed and submitted? The report is typically completed and submitted to the appropriate parties within seven days of the evaluation appointment.

The evaluation ensures that all parties are emotionally, mentally, and psychologically prepared for the process. It also helps identify any support or education needs prior to moving forward.

All evaluations are completed by licensed psychologists with specialized training in reproductive mental health.

It typically includes a clinical interview, a review of personal and psychological history, and standardized psychological testing. A written report is provided upon completion.

Each psychological evaluation is $600. This fee includes a structured clinical interview, psychological testing, and a written report completed by a licensed psychologist.

We require a $100 non-refundable deposit to schedule your appointment. The remaining balance is due on the day of the evaluation. We accept credit cards, HSA/FSA, and electronic payment.

Insurance does not cover these evaluations, as they are not conducted for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment. Instead, they are used to assess psychological readiness and suitability for third-party reproduction, which falls outside the scope of medical necessity as defined by most insurance plans.

Most evaluations take about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the type and complexity.

The report is typically completed and submitted to the appropriate parties within seven days of the evaluation appointment.

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Third-Party Reproduction Psychological Evaluations