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1,566 people sought EMDR therapy help in Pennsylvania in the last year

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

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Our Philadelphia providers are currently booked, however we have 96 online providers available right now in Pennsylvania.
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Starting EMDR therapy

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA, 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 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Philadelphia therapists and counselors accept 40 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Carelon | Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Philadelphia
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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My experience was extremely positive . My Therapist immediately established trust. Which is essential for me to discuss disclose verbalize my feelings
Barbara Apr 2025
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My therapist is absolutely amazing at her job. She is very helpful and very nice and truly listens and understands
Jamie Apr 2025
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I have been working with my Thriveworks provider for several months now and I've come to know him as someone that I can identify with, who is very compatible with my personality, and has offered me some great insights as to looking at things in my life in ways that I have improved upon as a result and I look forward to continuing to work with him.
Read more I have been working with my Thriveworks provider for several months now and I've come to know him as someone that I can identify with, who is very compatible with my personality, and has offered me some great insights as to looking at things in my life in ways that I have improved upon as a result and I look forward to continuing to work with him.
John Apr 2025
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Marla has been a huge help to me in my transition into parenthood and in my continuing effort to regulate my emotions. She has given me tools and resources to do this and has also given me space to vent frustrations and celebrate small wins with her. I can safely say the last few months of my life would have been a lot harder without Marla.
Read more Marla has been a huge help to me in my transition into parenthood and in my continuing effort to regulate my emotions. She has given me tools and resources to do this and has also given me space to vent frustrations and celebrate small wins with her. I can safely say the last few months of my life would have been a lot harder without Marla.
Katherine Apr 2025
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It was nothing that really stood out it was just the expected start to a first therapy session, it wasn't bad at all though just about average.
Lameer Apr 2025
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I appreciate the patience, emotional support and sincere advice that my therapist has to give me.
Suneet Apr 2025
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Brain was on time which I appreciate and super friendly during our intake session.
Gwyn Apr 2025
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Thriveworks: Thriveworks has been great for finding a therapist who is in-network with my insurance, and their reps have helped when there were insurance issues too. It's great to be able to try a few therapists until you find the right fit. . . My provider, Jacquelyn: Jacquelyn has been hugely helpful as I work through a life transition of one relationship ending, and then another. She has helped me understand more about myself, shared strategies I can use to develop healthy habits and patterns, and overall helped me live more from a mindset of openness and opportunity.
Read more Thriveworks: Thriveworks has been great for finding a therapist who is in-network with my insurance, and their reps have helped when there were insurance issues too. It's great to be able to try a few therapists until you find the right fit. . . My provider, Jacquelyn: Jacquelyn has been hugely helpful as I work through a life transition of one relationship ending, and then another. She has helped me understand more about myself, shared strategies I can use to develop healthy habits and patterns, and overall helped me live more from a mindset of openness and opportunity.
Peter Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Philadelphia is off of Ludlow Street and S 40th Street. We are near Smoke Shop Convenience and Locust Moon Comics.

Phone number

(267) 440-7066

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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