Texas Surrogacy & Donor Psychological Evaluations

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

Surrogacy and Donor Evaluations in Texas

Texas is one of the more established surrogacy states. Gestational surrogacy is expressly authorized under the Texas Family Code (Chapter 160, Subchapter I), and the gestational agreement must be validated by a Texas court before embryo transfer to be enforceable. The statute is written for married intended parents, and Texas courts have also validated agreements for unmarried and single intended parents at their discretion.

Because the Texas process is court-validated and detail-specific, alignment between the gestational carrier and intended parents before the agreement is signed matters a great deal. Most Texas clinics and agencies require a psychological evaluation of the gestational carrier, and usually her partner, as part of screening, and intended parents are often asked to complete a consultation as well. Our evaluations and joint sessions are built to surface alignment early, so the match moves forward on solid footing.

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 Texas

• 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do gestational carriers in Texas need a psychological evaluation? Yes. Texas clinics and agencies almost always require a psychological evaluation of the gestational carrier, and usually her partner, before a match proceeds. It is a standard part of screening and 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 Texas, including Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth.

How quickly can the report be completed? We offer fast scheduling for required evaluations and return the written report promptly, so it does not hold up your clinic or agency timeline.

A Licensed Team That Understands Texas Family-Building

We are a team of licensed clinicians at Rachel Goldberg Therapy, led by Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, who is licensed in Texas 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 Texas. Our evaluations are structured, collaborative, and built to meet the requirements of both patients and the programs coordinating their care.