Testimonials

Participating in counseling with an Advocate Genetics counselor was informative and transformative. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Claire was absolutely amazing! Before our phone call I was nervous and a little worried, but during our call she made all those nerves and my worries disappear almost instantly. I didn't feel rushed or judged at all. Claire made sure I was understanding everything she was explaining, she took the time to explain or answer any question I had. I would 100% recommend Claire. Thank you for all your help Claire you have been absolutely amazing!

Claire was an absolute amazing genetic counselor! She was so sweet so understanding non judgmental about my family history. She made me feel absolutely amazing. I was worried at the beginning of our call but throughout that call my worries disappeared completely. I did not feel rushed through the call, she made sure I understood everything during our call. She answered any questions or concerns I had. I would 100% recommend Claire. Thank you for simply being amazing and understanding and helping me understand my results!

Heather really took the time to talk about the information I provided and started by asking what I wanted to focus on during the consultation. I didn't have any major questions, and she used our time in a way that was helpful, and thorough, but also respectful of my time and financial investment in this consultation. I will admit I wouldn't have done this if my provider didn't refer me to them, but I was grateful for the service and care I received from Advocate Genetics!

We had a great experience with Heather, and she was so thorough and detailed about our information that we feel comfortable moving forward to the next steps in our Fertility Journey! Huge thank you to her and your staff for helping us!

Claire was very knowledgeable. My husband and I had no clue what the consultation was going to be like but she explained everything and ensure we understood the entire process and the reason for the consultation. She also made me feel comfortable and showed her concern. Thank you Claire you are awesome 🤩

My counselor was very informative but not intimidating, I felt very comfortable sharing my genetic history and asking questions. She considered different factors and I felt as if she was genuinely concerned for my well being and understanding of the process I was undertaking.

Heather was wonderful. She had a great understanding about the genetic screening results of our findings. She was able to answer questions that helped us makes decisions that suited our needs. She was very kind, empathetic, and knowledgeable.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Claire. She was very knowledgeable and was able to answer our questions about genetics. Claire also provided educational information and was eager to help us move forward.

My husband and I had an exceptional appointment with our Genetic Counselor, Claire. We didn't really know what to expect with the appointment, but the moment we got on the call with Claire we felt at ease. She was so friendly and professional. She explained everything so well and took the time to answer all our questions and addresses concerns. I felt genuinely cared for and especially when she offered to send us additional resources that applied specifically to our situation. Another thing that made it an enjoyable experience, I didn't feel silly or awkward when I wasn't sure what terminology to use. She helped normalize our situation. After our appointment we were even more excited about our journey of becoming parents.

Claire was great! She was very knowledgeable and, even more importantly, personable. We went into the meeting thinking it was kind of a silly meeting since both donor and intended parents had little to no genetic abnormalities, but it turned out to be a very valuable meeting for our understanding and peace of mind.

Our counselor, Claire, was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions with clear, pragmatic, and science-based responses.

Heather truly listened to us- our concerns/worries/questions. She provided a high level of information but in a way that made sense, and answered all of our questions. She found/used amazing resources to further our understanding. Her compassion and care were evident, and we can't thank her enough.

Claire was absolutely great to work with. She explained the results thoroughly and we left our meeting with a clear understanding of everything she presented to us. We couldn't be more happy with our experience.

Claire is great. Enjoyed working with her.

My genetic counselor seemed to genuinely care about what I was saying and answered all of my questions thoroughly.

Claire was an amazing counselor.

Our counselor made sure my husband and I had all information we need. She talked things out with us. She made sure that all our questions were answered.

The call went really well and answered all of our questions. Both Heather and the student were incredibly knowledgeable about the process we are about to embark on and informative regarding each genetic point raised.

Claire was a dream. She's very informative, very constructive, and answered all of my questions.

Heather made me feel so comfortable and confident in making a decision about my donor. She went above and beyond to share research and information, arming me with knowledge to make informed decisions.

I cannot say enough good things about Heather Kamen. She genuinely seemed to care about us and our IVF journey. The amount of time she put into our case was more than expected. I feel like we owe her so much more than what we paid to be honest. I would recommend her to anyone going through IVF and PGT.

As a nurse I am versed in what genetics are, roles they play when trying to create new life and the things that could go awry. Claire helped us understand a lot more than what I or my husband knew. She helped us be relaxed and to not be hasty in any decisions that we were not ready to make at that moment.

My husband and I were both very impressed with the level of knowledge and information gained from our appointment. Initially, we were not certain what to expect however, it exceeded our expectations.

Claire was very knowledgeable, kind and patient. We are very glad that we did carrier testing for peace of mind and Claire did a great job of reviewing the results thoroughly.

I really like Heather. She is very kind and soft with her approach to explaining details about the human genome. It is a very isolating experience to go through infertility and she has really been such a positive light in discussing options and possible outcomes. I like that she is respectful of my feelings and wishes and doesn't try to sway or belittle my thoughts, ideas and opinions.

Claire was such a delight to speak with! She clearly cares deeply about a patient's freedom of choice and right to privacy. She was knowledgeable and tactful. The appointment exceeded my expectations.

The genetic counselor did a great job explaining the potential impact of my and the donor's genetic contribution on a child. She did this in a manner that was informative, easy to understand and yet not condescending. The session was much appreciated and valuable for me.

Very beneficial in learning new things and helped with making a decision on my next steps.

Heather was considerate, knowledgeable, and professional. Heather explained some very complicated information in a way that was clear and easy for us to understand. She came to the appointment prepared, and we are thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and expertise.

I was really nervous for the appointment as I was not sure what it would all entail. Claire was great at making sure I understood what she was asking and made me feel comfortable in my responses.

Heather was amazing and took the time to listen to my fears and take them into consideration.

Our experience going over our genetic screener results with Claire was seamless and extremely helpful. She was prepared and showed an exceptional understanding of our results and how our egg donor's genetic makeup would impact our potential pregnancy. Not only was Claire knowledgeable, but she was incredibly caring and took the time to ask about our feelings around this delicate situation. I was very appreciative of her advice around the topic of using an egg donor for our pregnancy. Our experience with Claire and Advocate Genetics could not have gone more smoothly, and we are full of gratitude that we were able to work with Claire.

Claire was very kind and made the entire process very clear. She made me feel like I'm on the right track and empowered me with her answers to my questions.

Claire was very knowledgeable & caring. We felt the appointment exceeded expectations!

We expected a brief explanation about our embryos and were absolutely presently surprised when Heather took her time to not only elaborate on our case but explained the subject per se. We absolutely enjoyed the session and learned a lot.

Heather and I have worked together for one year. She is always kind, supportive, and provides valuable information/resources.

Counselor was very knowledgeable and empathetic to our situation. We were guided in the correct direction to make an educated decision based on our needs.

My experience with [Heather] was great... She was thorough, kind, answered all of my questions and put my mind at ease. I appreciated the time she took to explain everything to me, always asking me if I needed further clarification.

Claire is fantastic. I had to meet with her twice because my first donor fell through -- I wanted to meet with Claire due to the first experience I had with. She is a kind person which is so important. I have gone through 8 rounds of IVF so having someone with her kindness is so important. She was so thorough and detailed I left really confident in the information she provided me. Talking to Claire felt like talking to a friend that truly cared about ensuring I had the information to make the best decision for my future family.

We had a very good and informative meeting with Heather. She answered all our questions and made us feel at ease.

Claire was personable, informative, patient and helpful, and we felt she really cared about our personal needs.

Claire was heartwarming, very considerate, well-prepared and anticipated most of the questions we had. She was professional and truly a pleasure to talk to. She was willing to dig deeper regarding any technical question we asked and provided valuable information to us, for which we are very grateful.

I wasn't expecting to have too much added value but to my surprise Claire helped us understand the genetic incidences, variance and genetic testing for embryos. We are very thankful to her and for our appointment!

My husband and I were truly impressed by our experience with Advocate Genetics. Our genetic counselor, Heather, was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also empathetic in how she presented information. We went into the appointment to discuss reproductive concerns we had, but because of the in-depth family history Heather reviewed, she also pointed out another possible genetic concern that I can now be proactive in seeking out answers & potential treatment for.

We are so grateful to Heather for helping us navigate our genetic concerns and giving us confidence in our decisions about next steps.

I appreciate the time and effort dedicated to my situation. My genetic counselor provided link analysis/genealogy tree that visually depicted what we discussed in our session. The counselor also provided numerous avenues that I could take after our session and was available for follow-up questions.

Heather explained everything thoroughly in a way we could understand. She was very personable, informative, and a good listener. She gave us the information we felt like we needed to make the next decisions to move forward.

Claire did a great job talking through/explaining things to us. It was a great conversation and we appreciated her kindness and patience.

Heather was great, patient, and easy to talk too.

My husband and I are trying for our first child via IVF, we are new to the process and have been a bit overwhelmed at times. We were referred to Advocate Genetics by our specialist. Our genetic counselor, Claire Shepherd, was very informative and really helped us to navigate the genetic aspects of our journey. We appreciated her thoroughness and care as she answered all of our questions. Just the right amount of useful information.

Heather was amazing and did a great job of making a very difficult situation manageable. She was super prepared for our session even though we had booked it right after a holiday weekend. She showed a lot of in depth knowledge and helped us work through what our next steps should be.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Gina Davis. She is the first person who has armed me with the information I need to make decisions about the embryos that I do have and how to share that information with my doctor and potential surrogacy agencies. She was super empathetic to my situation and is the most knowledgeable person I have met in this field. I came out of my appointment with Gina the most confident I've been during this whole process of trying to conceive for 4 years and I wish I could speak to her about everything regarding my health. She is a wealth of knowledge and I could not recommend her more. Working with Gina is the best money I've spent during this entire process.

Claire was wonderful!! She is very professional and knowledgeable. I appreciated how flexible she was in tailoring her presentation to answering our questions. She was wonderful to work with and talk to. She made a scary experience a very good one! I honestly wish more people like her were working with people struggling with infertility. She made us feel cared for and we immediately felt confident knowing she knew what she was doing. I can't say enough good things about her.

The counseling session was very informative and helped us put things in prospective in regards to making our decision. Heather was very patient, understanding, and compassionate and did a great job answering my questions.

I appreciated my time with Heather talking about my specific circumstances. She had a calm and caring demeanor and I trusted the scientific details she shared as well! I felt listened to and seen and most importantly, armed with information that I can use to make the best decision for my reproductive future.

My experience with Advocate Genetics was a very positive one. Our genetic counselor, Heather was extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She displayed compassion, patience and a willingness to address all of our concerns

Claire was patient with any questions we had and was empathetic when I broke down and cried.

Our consult was very thorough and she brought up some points about the egg donor process that we hadn’t considered. We felt very assured after the appointment and very excited to move forward.

Heather was fabulous. She was able to distill complex information and make it understandable. Provided just enough background as not to overwhelm. Very pleased with our session.

Heather was kind, patient and very knowledgeable. She came to our meeting very prepared and answered all of our questions. She was absolutely fantastic!!! Thank you, Heather!

What a wonderful session. Our genetic counselor was flexible, caring, a great listener, and so so helpful. She gave us advice that both laid out the risks in a highly numerical and factual manner, and also helped us interpret what that would mean for us in a more emotional manner. She was awesome and I can't wait to recommend her to friends.

Everything was great!! Exceeded our expectations. Coming into the session were expecting the worst, but from start to finish the counselor gave us so much hope. She explained everything thoroughly and enlightened my husband and I about other options available which was an added bonus.

Our genetic counselor was very knowledgeable and helped us understand more about what happened with our genetic testing and how our infertility diagnosis shapes our outcomes.

Our genetic counselor was very helpful in helping us understand the genetic risks for our child. She also gave us a clear understanding of the genetic chart.

Overall, the consultation was very detailed and useful in our decision making.

Our genetic counselor was very knowledgeable and showed visuals as she was communicating with us which was helpful. She helped make our clinical decision easy.

I am so lucky to have had your guidance and expertise. . . it really meant the world to us. Thanks again for everything!

I feel so eternally grateful for your time and how much your sharing of your incredible knowledge has helped me through this process.

My wife and I were very pleased and satisfied with the meeting with had with you. We were impressed with your knowledge of the literature and your confident and personable delivery style. You were patient with us and answered all of our questions. Thanks again!

Our genetic counselor was kind, friendly, and patient with us as she walked us through the potential risks of our chosen donor. Really appreciated her candor and teaching abilities as she walked us through the meeting.

This was a really lovely and positive discussion for my partner and I. Very interesting and helpful.

My genetic counselor was AMAZING and was sincere with regards to my situation. My results unfortunately won't change but she made this bitter pill a bit easier to swallow.

My genetic counselor was amazing!! She really put my mind at ease and answered all my questions. I feel extremely confident in my decision.

Our genetic counselor is amazing! After talking to her, we felt more educated to make better decisions.

My genetic counselor was amazing. It was incredibly helpful to speak with her. She’s very knowledgeable and answered all my questions and then some.

Our genetic counselor was incredibly helpful and the information she shared with us was very thoughtful. We even threw her a curveball with information we forgot to include in our intake forms but she didn't skip a beat in helping us understand all our options.

It was a great session that provided with a great deal of information we needed to make our decision for our upcoming embryo transfer.

Our genetic counselor exceeded our expectations. That was the most thorough, intelligent, and empathetic meeting we've had with any specialist in the last two years of this nightmare journey. I can't thank you all enough for doing what you do!

Very professional and informative. My counselor was compassionate yet let me know exactly what we needed to know in order to move forward.

Our genetic counselor has been the most amazing genetic counselor my husband and I could have hoped for. We cannot even imagine going through this journey without her guidance and expertise. The information that was shared in each session was truly exceptional! The support, empathy and advocacy we received was tailored to our specific situation. It is clear that client care is a core value which made difficult conversations so much easier. We could not be more pleased with our experience with Advocate Genetics and recommend their services to anyone seeking expert advice from professionals who truly care.