Michigan Surrogacy & Donor Psychological Evaluations

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

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

Surrogacy and Donor Evaluations in Michigan

Michigan recently became one of the country's newer surrogacy-friendly states. For decades it was the only state where compensated surrogacy was a crime, but that changed with the Michigan Family Protection Act, which took effect in 2025. Gestational surrogacy agreements are now legal and enforceable, and intended parents can obtain a pre-birth parentage order regardless of marital status, gender, or sexual orientation. The law sets clear standards, including that the gestational carrier be at least 21, have given birth before, and complete medical and mental health screening, with independent legal counsel for both sides.

That mental health screening is where we come in. Because the framework is still new, clinics and agencies are building their processes around it, and a clear, qualified psychological evaluation is part of getting a Michigan arrangement on solid footing.

This page describes the psychological evaluation process. Questions about Michigan's legal requirements are best directed to your reproductive attorney.

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 Michigan

  • 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is surrogacy legal in Michigan now? Yes. As of 2025, the Michigan Family Protection Act made compensated and uncompensated gestational surrogacy legal and enforceable, reversing the state's longstanding ban. Intended parents can now obtain a pre-birth parentage order.

Do gestational carriers in Michigan need a psychological evaluation? Yes. Michigan's new law includes mental health screening as part of the process, and clinics and agencies require a psychological evaluation of the carrier, and usually her partner, before a match proceeds.

Are evaluations done in person or virtually? Virtually. All evaluations and consultations are completed by secure telehealth and are available anywhere in Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Lansing.

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Offering psychological evaluations for surrogacy and donor conception across Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and surrounding areas.

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