Third-Party Reproduction Psychological Evaluations

Bilingual, Evidence-Based Assessments for donors, recipients, intended parents, and gestational carriers

At Mind & Body Garden Psychology, we provide bilingual evidence-based psychological evaluations for individuals and families involved in assisted reproduction—including egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and gestational surrogacy. All evaluations are conducted by licensed psychologists and follow guidelines established by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Our psychologists speak both Mandarin and English.


Who Needs it?

A third-party reproduction evaluation or psychological consultation is highly recommended—and often required—for the following individuals:

  • Intended Parents (IPs) preparing for egg, sperm, or embryo donation

  • Egg Donors and Egg Donor Recipients

  • Sperm Donors and Sperm Donor Recipients

  • Gestational Carriers (GCs) and their partners

  • Anyone navigating infertility-related treatment and decision-making

What to Expect

The Evaluation Process Includes:

  • Comprehensive clinical interview (60–120 minutes)

  • Personality testing (300+ questions, 30-90 minutes)

  • Partner participation (when required by the referring agency or clinically appropriate)

  • Discussion of key areas:

    • Reproductive and mental health history

    • Family background, family history of conflict or significant crises, and support system

    • Any legal problems

    • Stress levels and demands on time

    • Attitudes toward third-party reproduction

    • Consent, boundaries, and future disclosure to children

Conducted via secure telehealth or in-person sessions.

All clients will receive consent forms and secure video links through our Simple Practice portal.

Services & Fees (USD)


Complex-case policy & Add-on hours

If an evaluation requires additional sessions, collateral interviews, extended testing, or comprehensive addenda, time beyond the standard package is billed at $350 per clinical hour (pro-rated in 15-minute increments). Clients will be informed and must consent before any additional charges are incurred.


Written Report Delivery

Typical report delivery time frame: within 7 business days of completion, the written reports are delivered to your agency or referring clinic.

Rush reports: within 3 business days of completion, additional $150 flat fee will be charged.



Insurance & Payment

  • Fees are due at the time of service

  • We are out-of-network for all insurance plans

  • A superbill will be provided upon request for insurance reimbursement



Ready to Schedule?

Please text or call our team to get started:
📧 admin-chinese@mindbodygarden.com; 📧 yishan@mindbodygarden.com
📱Text: 650-434-2563; 📞Call: 650-434-2563



Q & A:


Will my insurance cover the testing?

Many insurance plans cover psychological testing, but may not cover a 3rd-party psychological evaluation. Please contact your insurance to gather more information about reimbursement before the appointment for an assessment. If they don't cover it, then you will need to pay out of pocket.

Do You Provide Telehealth Services?

Yes.

Why Is a Psychological Evaluation Required in Third-Party Reproduction?

  • Intended Parent (IP) Counseling Session:

According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), intended parents should attend counseling prior to an egg or sperm donation procedure. This is an opportunity for IPs to receive education, and discuss concerns so that they can comfortably and confidently approach their path to parenthood. This is a 60-90 minute counseling session that can be completed in person or by telehealth.

  • Donor Psychological Evaluation:

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) recommends that all prospective donors undergo a psychological evaluation during screening to limit the possibility of emotional harm. Psychological screening is generally aimed at identifying emotional problems, evaluating donor motivations, and verifying that women have a thorough understanding of the physical, psychological, and legal risks that could result from donation. The psychological evaluation includes the administration of psychological testing and an in-person or telehealth interview with the egg/sperm donor and their spouse or partner. 

  • Donor Recipient Psychological Evaluation:

This evaluation aims to help the intended parents discuss how they feel about having a child not genetically related to one or both parents, and evaluate the level of their commitment and readiness psychologically. The psychological evaluation includes the administration of psychological testing and an in-person or telehealth interview with the egg/sperm donor recipient and their spouse or partner. 

  • Gestational Carrier (GC) Psychological Evaluation:

The evaluation of a potential GC includes the administration of personality testing and a 2-3-hour structured clinical interview. The psychological interview includes questions outlined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).  If the GC has a spouse/partner, that individual also participates in part of the clinical interview. Your process is determined by the referring clinic or agency. This can be completed in person or by telehealth.

Why choose Mind & Body Garden Psychology?

ASRM-compliant psychological evaluations
✅ Services for GCs, IPs, Egg Donors & Recipients
✅ Telehealth or in-person options
✅ Reports delivered within 7 business days
✅ Licensed bilingual (Mandarin-English) psychologists


第三方辅助生殖心理评估

中英双语评估，服务卵/精子捐赠者、接受者、代孕母亲与预期父母

美国一三心理诊所（Mind & Body Garden Psychology）作为第三方机构，为涉及辅助生殖的个人与家庭提供循证、专业的心理评估服务，评估对象包括卵子捐赠者、精子捐赠者、胚胎捐赠者，预期父母，与代孕母亲等。所有评估均由持证心理学家完成，并遵循美国生殖医学学会（ASRM）制定的专业指导原则。我们提供英语与普通话双语服务。


哪些人需要接受心理评估？

  • 准备接受卵子、精子或胚胎捐赠的预期父母（Intended Parents）

  • 卵子捐赠者及接受者

  • 精子捐赠者及接受者

  • 代孕母亲（Gestational Carrier）及其伴侣

  • 面对不孕不育治疗相关决策的家庭和个人


评估内容包括：

  • 临床访谈（60–120分钟）

  • 个性测评（300道以上选择题，约需30–90分钟）

  • 配偶或伴侣（如适用）参与部分访谈

  • 探讨以下内容：

    • 生育与心理健康历史

    • 家庭背景、支持系统、有无重大冲突或危机

    • 法律相关问题

    • 压力来源与生活节奏

    • 对第三方生育方式的态度

    • 如何与子女未来沟通、隐私与边界问题

评估可通过安全的远程视频或面谈形式完成，所有文件与视频链接将通过我们的电子系统（Simple Practice）发送。


服务与价格（美元）

复杂个案说明与加时费用

如需额外访谈、他人访谈、加测或加写补充报告，将按每小时 $350（按15分钟单位计费）额外收费。我们将提前通知客户并征得同意。

报告交付

  • 常规：评估完成后7个工作日内出具报告并发至指定诊所或机构

  • 加急：3个工作日内出具，额外加收 $150 加急费

付款与保险

  • 所有费用请在服务当天支付

  • 我们不与任何保险公司联网，但可提供superbill报销收据供客户自行申请

预约请联系：

📧 admin-chinese@mindbodygarden.com
📧 yishan@mindbodygarden.com
📱短信 / 电话：650-434-2563


常见问题（Q&A）

我的保险会覆盖这类评估吗？

许多保险计划会涵盖心理测评，但可能不包括第三方辅助生殖相关的心理评估。请在预约前直接联系您的保险公司确认是否可报销此类评估费用。如果不涵盖，您将需要自费支付。

你们是否提供远程视频咨询服务？

是的，我们提供远程（Telehealth）服务，也提供办公室面对面服务。

为什么第三方辅助生殖需要进行心理评估？

  • 预期父母心理咨询（Intended Parent Counseling Session）
    根据美国生殖医学学会（ASRM）指南，预期父母在接受卵子或精子捐赠治疗前应进行心理咨询。这一环节提供教育与情绪支持，让预期父母能更加安心、自信地踏上育儿之路。咨询时间约为60–90分钟，可选择远程或现场完成。

  • 捐赠者心理评估（Donor Psychological Evaluation）
    ASRM建议所有潜在捐赠者在筛选期间接受心理评估，以降低情绪伤害的风险。评估的目的包括识别情绪问题、评估动机，并确认捐赠者充分理解其中的身体、心理及法律风险。评估内容包括心理测验与与捐赠者及其配偶/伴侣的远程或面对面访谈。

  • 捐赠接受者心理评估（Donor Recipient Psychological Evaluation）
    该评估帮助预期父母探讨对未来孩子并非完全有遗传联系的情感认知，并评估其在心理上的准备度。评估内容包括心理测验及与受赠者及其配偶/伴侣的远程或面对面访谈。

  • 代孕者心理评估（Gestational Carrier Evaluation）
    潜在代孕者的评估包括心理测验及一场为时2–3小时的结构化临床访谈，内容参照ASRM指南。若代孕者有配偶/伴侣，对方也将参与部分访谈。访谈方式可根据推荐机构的要求选择远程或面谈。

为什么选择美国一三心理诊所（Mind & Body Garden Psychology）？

我们的服务优势包括：

✅ 完全符合美国生殖医学学会（ASRM）标准的心理评估
✅ 提供适用于代孕者、预期父母、卵子/精子捐赠者及受赠者的服务
✅ 可选择远程视频或办公室面对面评估方式
✅ 报告于评估完成后7个工作日内交付
✅ 由具备执照的双语（普通话/英文）心理学家执行评估