EMDR therapy in Austin, covered by insurance
You can get EMDR therapy in Austin covered by insurance through Loma: we match you with an EMDR-trained, Texas-licensed therapist who accepts your plan, usually within 48 hours, for telehealth or in-person sessions. Most Austin EMDR practices are cash-pay ($150-$300/session); in-network clients typically pay a $20-$60 copay instead.
Finding EMDR in Austin: the landscape
Austin has more EMDR interest than any other Texas metro — it ranks in the top 25 of all 201 U.S. metro areas for EMDR searches — and it's the home of EMDRIA, the EMDR International Association, the professional body that certifies EMDR therapists worldwide. But demand outruns in-network supply: many of Austin's best-known EMDR practices are private-pay only, and the in-network EMDR therapists that do exist often carry month-plus waitlists.
EMDR in Austin at a glance
- EMDR search interest
- #1 metro in Texas
- EMDRIA headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Typical cash-pay rate
- $150-$300 / session
- Typical in-network copay
- $20-$60 / session
What EMDR costs in Austin
Cash-pay EMDR in Austin generally runs $150-$300 per session. In-network, EMDR bills like any psychotherapy (CPT 90834/90837), so most Austinites with coverage pay a $20-$60 copay. A typical 6-12 session course of EMDR costs a few hundred dollars in-network versus $1,000-$3,600 out of pocket.
How to get started
Loma verifies your insurance first, then matches you with an EMDR-trained therapist licensed in Texas — telehealth from anywhere in the Austin area, or in person where available. Matching usually takes under 48 hours, versus the 2-4 weeks of calling around that Austin waitlists typically require.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find an EMDR therapist in Austin who takes insurance?
- Most Austin EMDR specialists are cash-pay only, so calling down a directory list is slow. Loma verifies your insurance up front and matches you with an EMDR-trained therapist who accepts it — usually within 48 hours, telehealth or in person.
- How much does EMDR cost in Austin?
- Around $150-$300 per session cash-pay at most Austin practices. With an in-network therapist through Loma, most clients pay their normal copay, typically $20-$60 per session.
- Why is Austin such a hub for EMDR?
- EMDRIA — the international professional association that trains and certifies EMDR therapists — is headquartered in Austin, and Austin has the highest per-capita EMDR search interest of any Texas metro. That awareness hasn't translated into in-network supply, which is the gap Loma fills.
- Can I do EMDR online if I live in Austin?
- Yes. Online EMDR with a Texas-licensed therapist is covered by insurance the same as in-person care, and research supports its effectiveness. It's often the fastest way to skip Austin's in-person waitlists.
- Does Loma take Curative insurance in Austin?
- Yes. Curative — the Austin-launched health plan with $0 copays and $0 deductibles for in-network care once you complete a Baseline Visit — is in-network with Loma, alongside Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Optum/UnitedHealthcare. For many Curative members, EMDR through Loma costs nothing out of pocket.
EMDR therapy across Texas
Get matched with an EMDR therapist covered by your insurance — usually within 48 hours. In-network in Texas: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Curative, and Optum/UnitedHealthcare — more panels in progress.