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960 people sought EMDR therapy help at Austin in the last year

Discover how starting EMDR therapy can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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10  therapists available in Austin

Cedar Park

As an experienced clinician, I have worked with a variety of clients and client needs....

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Georgetown

As someone who has struggled with symptoms associated with trauma and grief, I can identify with the many challenges faced and und...

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Houston

As a counselor, I strive to provide a space where my clients feel heard and supported....

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The Woodlands

As a trauma-informed therapist who has transformed my own pain into purpose, I guide others to heal trauma through the powerful co...

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Austin

Erin Schovanec is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), dance/movement therapist, and certified Yoga Therapist who has 16 years...

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San Antonio

I’m passionate about supporting individuals and families in my community, drawing on my experience with trauma and perinatal menta...

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Cypress

As a black Christian woman, I understand the areas of pain, fight, heartache, and forgiveness that have allowed me to specialize i...

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Arlington

You see what living in today's world requires. What used to work doesn't make sense anymore, but the demands of change and maintai...

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Irving

Understanding that mental health holds no boundaries for all people, I aim to create a safe and comfortable space for exploring an...

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Fort Worth

As a former school social worker turned therapist, I specialize in helping adolescents feel safe, seen, and supported while naviga...

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Starting EMDR therapy in Austin

What is EMDR therapy and how does it work?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a specialized psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on assisting individuals in processing traumatic memories, diminishing their emotional intensity, and facilitating the integration of the traumatic experience into their past, enabling them to progress in their lives. This process follows four steps: history-taking, preparing the client, assessing the target memory, and processing the memory and finding an adaptive resolution. After this, Thriveworks EMDR therapists in Austin will continue to help individuals process the memory and evaluate the results of the treatment to ensure its effectiveness.

Who could benefit from EMDR?

EMDR is primarily employed to aid individuals who have endured trauma, including those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and who have experienced other distressing life events.

Who should not do EMDR?

EMDR therapy is generally less suitable for individuals currently experiencing acute trauma or those who have not yet acquired fundamental coping and distress tolerance skills. To engage in EMDR therapy effectively, one must possess a certain degree of distress tolerance.

What is the success rate of EMDR therapy?

EMDR tends to be very effective in relieving the negative symptoms associated with trauma. In a study performed by Francine Shapiro called The Role of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy in Medicine: Addressing the Psychological and Physical Symptoms Stemming from Adverse Life Experiences (2014), results showed that after just three EMDR sessions, 84% of participants reported a remission of PTSD diagnosis. EMDR will often have a higher success rate for survivors of a single traumatic event than for those who have experienced repeated or multiple instances of trauma when EMDR is performed for the same amount of time. This is due to the increased intensity of the trauma and the need to process multiple events.

How much does EMDR therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Is EMDR therapy conducted in person or online?

If you’re looking for EMDR therapists in Austin, TX, you’re in luck. EMDR therapy at Thriveworks can be conducted both in person at one of our many offices around the U.S. and online via remote video conferencing. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How many sessions is EMDR usually?

Generally, EMDR is a shorter-term therapy, typically encompassing multiple sessions. While some individuals may make substantial progress within just a few sessions, others may opt for an extended treatment period, particularly if dealing with complex or severe trauma or conditions.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Austin accept 54 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter by Superior Health Plan

  • Auto Club Enterprises (Employers Health Network)

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | MyBlue (BFT)

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Self-pay costs at Austin
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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On time, communicative, flexible
Pixerelli Jul 2025
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Kris Frederikson has been vital to my therapy journey by providing thought-provoking questions that allowed me to make break throughs by way of perspective shift. I look forward to our weekly meetings and have been working together for years.. . As for improvements - nothing of note currently. .
Read more Kris Frederikson has been vital to my therapy journey by providing thought-provoking questions that allowed me to make break throughs by way of perspective shift. I look forward to our weekly meetings and have been working together for years.. . As for improvements - nothing of note currently. .
Erica Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Brandy is a thoughtful, caring, and incredible provider to work with. I'm so grateful!
Randall Jun 2025
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★★★★★
This is a great tool for mental health and is pretty much perfect as is!
Diana Jun 2025
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I appreciate being able to have therapy sessions in the comfort of my own home. I don't have a car, so it's nice to be able to get the care I need without spending the money on transportation.
Bethany Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Paul is amazing. He has really helped with my personal growth journey and I really appreciate what he does.
Sean Jun 2025
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★★★★★
Por el momento, todo bien
Mayra Jun 2025
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★★★★★
My therapist has been incredible, I appreciate her very much.
Rosa Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Austin is located on Research Blvd, which runs next to US-183 Hwy. We share a building with Capitol Appraisal Group and a Farmer’s Insurance agent.

Phone number

(512) 807-0730

Languages spoken by TX providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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