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Third Party Reproductive Evaluations

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Psychological evaluations and consultations for donor conception and gestational surrogacy.

Family building through third-party reproduction can bring new possibilities as well as emotional, relational, and practical considerations. Susan provides evaluations and consultation designed to explore these considerations in a thoughtful, respectful, and clinically informed way.  


Evaluation Services 

• Gestational Surrogacy 

• Donor Egg 

• Donor Sperm 

• Donor Embryo 

Collaborative Reproductive Care

Collaborative Reproductive Care
Collaborative Reproductive Care

Susan works closely and collaboratively with reproductive medicine providers and third-party reproduction professionals to support individuals and couples throughout their fertility and family-building journeys. 

Evaluations and consultations are informed by the guidelines of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) for third-party reproduction.

What an Evaluation May Explore

Collaborative Reproductive Care
Collaborative Reproductive Care

 • Emotional and relational considerations related to third-party reproduction 

• Expectations and understanding of the process 

• Support systems and available resources 

• Communication and disclosure considerations 

• The emotional aspects of donor conception or gestational surrogacy 

• Relationship dynamics and areas where additional support may be helpful 

Professional Referrals

Collaborative Reproductive Care
Professional Referrals

 Susan accepts referrals and professional inquiries from reproductive endocrinology and fertility practices, third-party reproduction agencies, attorneys, therapists, and other professionals involved in family building. 

Evaluation vs. Ongoing Therapy

A third-party reproduction evaluation is a distinct professional service with a defined purpose. It is different from ongoing psychotherapy. If additional emotional support or therapy is appropriate, Susan can discuss options for care. 

 

  Inquire About a Third-Party Reproduction Evaluation 

Schedule Your Free 15-minute phone consultation

Session Options & Locations

  •  In-person sessions at Susan’s office in Ridgewood, New Jersey
  • Virtual sessions via HIPAA-compliant platform


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