Oregon Surrogacy & Donor Psychological Evaluations
ASRM-aligned evaluations and consultations for gestational carriers, donors, and intended parents across Oregon.
Rachel Goldberg Therapy provides ASRM-aligned psychological evaluations and consultations for gestational carriers (surrogates), egg and sperm donors, embryo donation, and intended parents throughout Oregon. Evaluations are completed by a licensed clinical team, including Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, who is licensed in Oregon, and are delivered by secure telehealth statewide. Reports are agency-ready and aligned with ASRM guidelines.
Surrogacy and Donor Evaluations in Oregon
Oregon is widely considered one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the country. It does not have a single surrogacy statute, but its courts have a long, consistent practice of recognizing gestational surrogacy agreements and granting pre-birth parentage orders, and the state is welcoming to intended parents of all marital statuses and orientations. Because the framework rests on court practice and well-drafted contracts rather than a statute, the quality of the screening and the agreement matters a great deal.
A psychological evaluation of the gestational carrier, and often her partner, is a standard part of clinic and agency screening in Oregon, and intended parents are commonly asked to complete a consultation. Our evaluations are built to support a clear, well-documented arrangement that your clinic, agency, and attorney can rely on.
This page describes the psychological evaluation process. Oregon's legal pathways, including parentage orders, are determined by your reproductive attorney and the court, 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 Oregon
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
Oregon fertility clinics, surrogacy agencies, and reproductive attorneys coordinating care
A Licensed Team That Understands Oregon Family-Building
We are a team of licensed clinicians at Rachel Goldberg Therapy, led by Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, who is licensed in Oregon 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 across Oregon. Our evaluations are structured, collaborative, and built to meet the requirements of both patients and the programs coordinating their care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is surrogacy legal in Oregon? Yes. Oregon is one of the most surrogacy-friendly states. There is no statute that governs it, but courts consistently recognize gestational surrogacy agreements and grant parentage orders. Your reproductive attorney handles the legal pathway.
Do gestational carriers in Oregon 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 Oregon, including Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Bend.
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