Supporting the human side of family-building.

Family building is more than a medical journey. It’s a deeply personal experience shaped by relationships, identity, culture, expectations, and hope.

 

Embra was created to provide specialized mental health support for the emotional realities that often go unaddressed along the way.

Why Embra  Exists

Family building through surrogacy and donation can bring meaningful opportunities, complex decisions, and emotions that aren't always easy to talk about.

Yet many people move through these experiences without dedicated support for the emotional and relational aspects of the journey.

Embra was created to fill that gap.

We help individuals, families, agencies, and clinics navigate family building with greater understanding, preparation, and support through specialized consultations, evaluations, and educational supports.

A more thoughtful

standard of care

Embra brings together deep clinical expertise, genuine human connection, and ongoing support to create a more thoughtful care model for modern family building.

Specialized Expertise

Family building is our sole focus.

Relationship-Centered Care

Every journey is shaped by people and relationships.

Culturally Aware Support

Care that honors diverse identities, backgrounds, and family structures.

Clinical Integrity

Thorough evaluations and live-proctored testing.

Support Beyond Screening

Resources and guidance throughout the journey.

Efficient and Responsive

Designed to keep journeys moving forward.

The People Behind Embra

Our team brings together clinicians with specialized expertise in family building, reproductive mental health, and relationship-centered care. While each clinician brings a unique perspective, we share a commitment to helping people feel informed, supported, and respected throughout their journey.

Dr. Sadaf Sahibzada

Founder & CEO

Chelsea Lovece

Clinical Operations Manager

Nicole Charara

Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Kelly Gilrain

Psychologist

Dr. Danita Stewart

Psychologist

Dr. Brittany Field

Psychologist

Dr. Zoe Collins

Psychologist

Dr. Paige Hover

Psychologist

Dr. Quiera Banks

Psychologist

Embra Health supports

the emotional side of
family building

Professional Affiliations

The Embra Philosophy

The way we support family building is shaped by a set of beliefs about people, relationships, and the care they deserve.

Family Building Is Human

Every journey deserves emotional support, not just medical care.

Relationships Matter

Healthy communication and aligned expectations create stronger emotional experiences for everyone involved.

Differences are Honored Here

Culture, identity, family structure, faith, and lived experience all shape the family-building journey.

Emotional Support Should Be Proactive

We believe people deserve guidance before challenges arise, not only after they do.

Ethics Matter

Committed to ethical care, clinical excellence, and recommendations that prioritize long-term wellbeing.

You have an ally to get

you through this

The emotional side of family building is rarely talked about enough. We’re here to help you navigate the conversations, decisions, and experiences that come with it.