Supporting Your Family Building Journey

Psychological Evaluations and Emotional Wellness for Families and Individuals Pursuing Parenthood

At PECGNA, we understand that every path to parenthood is unique. Our licensed psychologists provide compassionate psychological assessments and mental health support for individuals and couples navigating the emotional aspects of family building including assisted reproduction, adoption, and other life transitions.

Our evaluations focus on emotional readiness, stress management, and healthy communication to support positive outcomes for families and all participants involved in the family building process.

Our Commitment to Excellence

We are committed to providing the highest standard of care.

Our approach to psychological evaluation is rooted in empathy, understanding, and expertise.

Expert-Led Family-Building Support

Our clinicians are trained in reproductive and family psychology, offering evidence-based assessments that help identify strengths, coping skills, and readiness for the emotional journey of family creation.

Culturally Competent, Multilingual Care

We provide services in multiple languages English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Farsi, Thai, and German ensuring inclusive, culturally responsive care for diverse families nationwide.

Telehealth Access Across All 50 States

Our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform makes it simple to complete family building mental-health evaluations from home, with flexible scheduling and rapid turnaround.

Rapid Evaluation Turnaround

Time-sensitive fertility treatments demand efficiency. That’s why PECGNA delivers detailed, high-quality psychological evaluation reports within 48 hours of the clinical interview, helping avoid delays in ART cycles.Flexible Scheduling with Immediate Availability To accommodate the urgent timelines of fertility treatments, we offer next-day appointments—available seven days a week across all time zones—through our virtual mental health platform.

Comprehensive Psychological Care and Community

Our services go beyond the initial assessment. We provide continued psychological support through postpartum screenings, follow-up evaluations, educational webinars, and emotional wellness groups, helping ensure well-being at every stage of the journey.

High-Standard Evaluation Reports

Exceeding ASRM psychological evaluation guidelines, our reports offer reproductive clinics and legal professionals the assurance that gestational carriers and donor participants are fully prepared—emotionally and psychologically—to engage in a third-party fertility process.

Thorough, Tailored Psychological Evaluation Reports

Exceeding ASRM guidelines, our high-quality, detailed evaluation reports ensure clinics are confident that your gestational carrier candidate is emotionally and psychologically ready for the journey ahead.

Compassionate Expert Care

We are dedicated to providing specialized and compassionate care in psychological evaluations. Our tailored services are designed to support intended parents, gestational carriers, and egg donors.

A complimentary psychological assessment is available in emergent situations at any point in the fertility process to clients in need.

Comprehensive Ongoing Care Packages

As part of our commitment to providing exceptional support throughout the surrogacy journey, PECGNA offers specialized care packages designed to meet the unique needs of all parties involved. Our counseling packages can be presented to your intended parents as an optional benefit, allowing you to offer comprehensive psychological support without impacting your budget. Each package is designed to ensure comprehensive care, continuous support, and peace of mind for everyone involved in the surrogacy process.

Intended Parents

  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Parenting Attitude Assessment
  • Monthly Consultation (9 Months)
  • Monthly Support Group

Gestational Carrier

  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Monthly Consultation (9 Months)
  • Monthly Support Group
  • Postpartum Depression Assessment with a mental health professional (9 months)

Gestational Carrier +

  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Biweekly Consultation (9 Months)
  • Monthly Support Group
  • Postpartum Depression Assessment with a mental health professional (9 months)
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Refer your clients to PECGNA for expert surrogacy and egg donor evaluations tailored to offer clarity, guidance, and a path to a successful third-party fertility journey.

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FOUNDER

Dr. Irada Wattanavitukul, Ph.D., LPC., LMHC

Executive Clinical Director & Founder
Licensed mental counselor with a Ph.D. in clinical Psychology

Dr. Irada Wattanavitukul received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology (Los Angeles) and is a highly respected licensed mental health professional with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with specialized training in trauma-informed care, neurodevelopmental assessments, and immigration evaluations. She is deeply committed to supporting individuals and families impacted by trauma, abuse, and developmental challenges, offering evaluations and guidance tailored to their unique needs.

Dr. Irada works extensively with survivors of violence, victims of crime, and individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring they receive the support and resources they need to thrive. Her compassionate approach helps people navigate the emotional and psychological challenges that often accompany these experiences. Additionally, she plays a critical role in helping families stay together by assisting those going through the immigration process. She understands the emotional toll of separation and provides evaluations and support that empower families to advocate for the protections and accommodations they deserve.

In addition to her work with trauma and immigration, Dr. Irada has completed specialized training in Psychological Evaluation for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). As a member of ASRM and its Mental Health Professionals Group (MHPG), she supports individuals and families on their family-building journeys. Her evaluations help identify emotional needs and provide guidance to ensure the well-being of all involved.

Dr. Irada’s expertise and dedication have earned her national recognition. She holds an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) status, a prestigious acknowledgment of her significant contributions to mental health in the United States. Her work with high-need populations—such as trauma survivors and individuals with developmental challenges—has had a meaningful impact, helping many achieve healing and personal growth.

By combining her expertise in forensic psychology, trauma-informed care, neurodevelopmental assessments, and family support, Dr. Irada has become a key figure in her field. Her compassionate and thorough approach not only benefits individuals and families but also strengthens communities by fostering resilience and well-being.