Hawaii Surrogacy & Donor Psychological Evaluations

ASRM-aligned evaluations and consultations for gestational carriers, donors, and intended parents across Hawaii.

Rachel Goldberg Therapy provides ASRM-aligned psychological evaluations and consultations for gestational carriers (surrogates), egg and sperm donors, embryo donation, and intended parents throughout Hawaii. Evaluations are completed by a licensed clinical team, including Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, who is licensed in Hawaii, and are delivered by secure telehealth statewide. Reports are agency-ready and aligned with ASRM guidelines.

Surrogacy and Donor Evaluations in Hawaii

Hawaii has become more clearly surrogacy-supportive following an update to its parentage law that took effect on January 1, 2026. The modernized framework, built on assisted reproduction principles, was designed to make the path to legal parentage more predictable and inclusive, including for LGBTQ+ families. Gestational surrogacy is the most common and most secure form practiced in the state.

Because the legal path still relies heavily on a well-structured agreement and qualified counsel, careful screening matters. A psychological evaluation of the gestational carrier, and often her partner, is a standard part of clinic and agency screening, and intended parents are commonly asked to complete a consultation. Our evaluations are built to support a clear, well-documented arrangement your clinic, agency, and attorney can rely on.

This page describes the psychological evaluation process. Hawaii's legal pathways and parentage requirements are determined by your reproductive attorney, not by this office.

What the Evaluation Includes

Clinical Interview A comprehensive psychosocial and reproductive history, including motivation and support systems. Partner interview when applicable.

PAI Personality Testing A standardized assessment of emotional stability and psychological risk factors.

Written Report A clear, agency-ready report aligned with ASRM guidelines, provided to your clinic, agency, or attorney with consent.

Who We Work With in Hawaii

  • Gestational carriers and their partners completing required evaluations

  • Egg, sperm, and embryo donors in directed (identified) and nonidentified arrangements

  • Intended parents and recipient parents preparing to match

  • Hawaii fertility clinics, surrogacy agencies, and reproductive attorneys coordinating care

Frequently Asked Questions

Is surrogacy legal in Hawaii? Yes. Hawaii is surrogacy-supportive, and an updated parentage law effective January 1, 2026 made the path to legal parentage more predictable and inclusive. Your reproductive attorney handles the specific legal steps for your situation.

Do gestational carriers in Hawaii need a psychological evaluation? Yes. A psychological evaluation of the carrier, and usually her partner, is a standard part of clinic and agency screening before a match proceeds. It is separate from therapy.

Are evaluations done in person or virtually? Virtually. All evaluations and consultations are completed by secure telehealth and are available anywhere in Hawaii, including Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, and Kahului.

A Licensed Team That Understands Hawaii Family-Building

We are a team of licensed clinicians at Rachel Goldberg Therapy, led by Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, who is licensed in Hawaii and certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). We are active members of ASRM, SEEDS, and PSI, and we regularly partner with fertility clinics, agencies, and reproductive attorneys serving Hawaii. Our evaluations are structured, collaborative, and built to meet the requirements of both patients and the programs coordinating their care.

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Offering psychological evaluations and fertility counseling across Hawaii.
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