Third-Party Assisted Reproduction Evaluations

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Building a family through egg or sperm donation, gestational carriers, or embryo adoption, is a deeply personal and transformative journey. At Better Being Psychology Group, we provide specialized counseling, assessments, and screenings to support individuals and couples navigating the emotional, psychological, and practical complexities of third-party reproduction. Our compassionate, experienced therapists are here to guide you through every step, ensuring you feel informed, supported, and empowered as you create your family. The family building process using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) involves unique decisions and emotional challenges, from selecting donors or gestational carriers to navigating conversations about conception with children, family, or friends. Additionally, intended parents may be required by reproductive specialists to undergo educational consultations to address critical topics such as disclosure, future contact with donors or surrogates, and managing remaining embryos. At Better Being, we offer a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space to explore these topics, process your emotions, and make decisions that align with your values and goals.

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How Counseling Can Help

Family building using ART involves complex emotional, ethical, and relational considerations. Counseling provides a dedicated space to process the range of emotions that arise, from excitement and hope to uncertainty or grief. By working with a skilled therapist, you can:

• Gain Emotional Clarity: Explore and process the complex emotions that come with third-party reproduction, such as joy, anxiety, or ambivalence.

• Make Informed Decisions: Thoughtful guidance helps you navigate choices about donors, gestational carriers, embryo disposition, and disclosure with confidence.

• Strengthen Relationships: For couples, counseling fosters open communication, mutual understanding, and teamwork during the family-building process.

• Build Confidence in Parenting: Learn how to share your family’s story with your child and others in a way that promotes connection and pride.

• Reduce Stress and Isolation: Counseling provides a safe space to express your feelings and feel supported, reducing the sense of navigating this journey alone.

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Who Can Benefit from Our Services?

We are committed to providing inclusive, affirming care for all clients, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, single parents by choice, and heterosexual couples. Our approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, helping you navigate the practical, emotional, and relational aspects of nontraditional family building with compassion and expertise. Our counseling and assessment services are designed for anyone involved in nontraditional family building, including:

• Individuals considering egg or sperm freezing for future family planning.

• Egg or sperm donors seeking psychological evaluations.

• Gestational carriers preparing for the surrogacy process.

• Intended parents undergoing third-party reproduction or adoption.

• Couples navigating decisions about donors, surrogates, or embryo disposition.

• Families seeking guidance on how to discuss donor conception or surrogacy with children or others.