How Much Does EMDR Therapy (Trauma) Cost?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy for treating trauma and PTSD. It uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements) to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Cost by State

State	Per Session	With Insurance	Sliding Scale Available
Mississippi	$140	$31	Sliding scale pricing available
Arkansas	$146	$31	Sliding scale pricing available
Oklahoma	$150	$32	Sliding scale pricing available
Alabama	$156	$32	Sliding scale pricing available
Louisiana	$156	$32	Sliding scale pricing available
West Virginia	$160	$32	Sliding scale pricing available
Missouri	$164	$32	Sliding scale pricing available
South Carolina	$166	$33	Sliding scale pricing available
Tennessee	$168	$33	Sliding scale pricing available
Kansas	$170	$33	Sliding scale pricing available
Kentucky	$170	$33	Sliding scale pricing available
Iowa	$172	$33	Sliding scale pricing available
Georgia	$176	$33	Sliding scale pricing available
Nebraska	$176	$33	Sliding scale pricing available
New Mexico	$176	$33	Sliding scale pricing available
South Dakota	$176	$33	Sliding scale not available
Indiana	$180	$34	Sliding scale pricing available
Ohio	$180	$34	Sliding scale pricing available
Utah	$180	$34	Sliding scale pricing available
Idaho	$184	$34	Sliding scale pricing available
North Carolina	$184	$34	Sliding scale pricing available
Arizona	$190	$34	Sliding scale pricing available
Texas	$190	$34	Sliding scale pricing available
Wyoming	$190	$34	Sliding scale not available
Montana	$192	$34	Sliding scale pricing available
Michigan	$196	$35	Sliding scale pricing available
North Dakota	$196	$35	Sliding scale not available
Wisconsin	$196	$35	Sliding scale pricing available
Virginia	$200	$35	Sliding scale pricing available
Florida	$204	$35	Sliding scale pricing available
Nevada	$204	$35	Sliding scale pricing available
Colorado	$210	$36	Sliding scale pricing available
Pennsylvania	$210	$36	Sliding scale pricing available
Minnesota	$212	$36	Sliding scale pricing available
Illinois	$214	$36	Sliding scale pricing available
Delaware	$216	$36	Sliding scale pricing available
Maine	$220	$36	Sliding scale pricing available
Oregon	$220	$36	Sliding scale pricing available
Vermont	$224	$37	Sliding scale pricing available
Maryland	$230	$37	Sliding scale pricing available
Rhode Island	$230	$37	Sliding scale pricing available
Washington	$230	$37	Sliding scale pricing available
New Hampshire	$236	$38	Sliding scale pricing available
New Jersey	$250	$39	Sliding scale pricing available
Connecticut	$260	$39	Sliding scale pricing available
California	$270	$40	Sliding scale pricing available
Massachusetts	$276	$40	Sliding scale pricing available
Alaska	$280	$41	Sliding scale pricing available
New York	$280	$41	Sliding scale pricing available
Hawaii	$290	$41	Sliding scale pricing available

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does emdr therapy (trauma) cost without insurance?

The average cost of emdr therapy (trauma) without insurance in the United States is $200. Costs vary significantly by state.

Does insurance cover emdr therapy (trauma)?

Most health insurance plans cover emdr therapy (trauma) when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $35.

Sliding Scale Available

A sliding scale fee means the therapist adjusts their rate based on your income and ability to pay. Many therapists offer sliding scale fees ranging from $50 to $150 per session.

How many sessions of emdr therapy (trauma) will I need?

The average course of emdr therapy (trauma) requires approximately 8 sessions. The actual number varies based on your specific needs.