EMDR & Trauma Therapists in Denver That Accept Aetna
New Vision Therapy Center pairs EMDRIA-trained trauma clinicians with in-network Aetna coverage. Reprocess the memories that still hijack your present — and let us handle the billing so cost never becomes a reason to wait.
Trauma Therapy Through Aetna
What in-network EMDR usually looks like
- EMDR billed as standard outpatient mental health
- Most members owe only a per-session copay
- We submit every claim to Aetna on your behalf
- Virtual EMDR reimbursed like an office visit
Work Through Trauma With an EMDR Therapist Your Aetna Plan Covers
Trauma doesn't always announce itself. It shows up as the startle response you can't switch off, the relationship pattern you keep repeating, or the memory that feels just as raw years later. EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — helps the brain file those experiences where they belong: in the past.
Our Northwest Denver practice is contracted directly with Aetna, so members typically reach evidence-based trauma care for a predictable copay instead of full self-pay rates. Meet your clinician in person on W 48th Ave or over secure video anywhere in Colorado.
Which Aetna Plans We're In-Network With
We participate across Aetna's major commercial networks in Colorado. If your plan name isn't listed, it doesn't mean you're out — give us your member ID and we'll confirm it directly.
Aetna Choice POS II
The point-of-service plan many Colorado employers offer. Out-of-network and in-network options, with mental health visits usually covered at a flat copay.
Aetna Open Choice PPO
Broad-access preferred provider coverage. No primary-care referral needed to begin trauma therapy or EMDR with us.
Aetna Select & HMO
Network-focused plans that keep costs low. A referral from your PCP is sometimes required — we'll flag it during verification.
Aetna Managed Choice
Open-access design that lets you self-refer to a behavioral health provider. Trauma and EMDR sessions are billed as outpatient care.
Aetna Signature Administrators
Carrying an out-of-state or third-party-administered Aetna plan? The ASA network often lets you use your home benefits with us in Denver.
Aetna CVS Health Plans
Individual and family coverage bought through Connect for Health Colorado. Mental health parity applies, so EMDR is a covered benefit.
The Kinds of Trauma We Treat
EMDR isn't only for combat or catastrophe. It reaches the everyday experiences that left a lasting mark — all covered under your Aetna behavioral health benefit.
PTSD & Post-Traumatic Stress
Flashbacks, hypervigilance, nightmares, and the sense of always being on guard.
Childhood & Complex Trauma
Long-running wounds from neglect, abuse, or an unpredictable home that shaped how you relate today.
Single-Incident Trauma
A car accident, assault, or sudden event that you keep reliving long after it ended.
Grief & Traumatic Loss
Sudden, violent, or complicated loss that grief support alone hasn't been able to ease.
Medical & Birth Trauma
Frightening diagnoses, ICU stays, or a delivery that left lasting fear and intrusive memories.
Trauma-Rooted Anxiety
Panic, phobias, and chronic anxiety that trace back to an earlier overwhelming experience.
How EMDR Therapy Unfolds
EMDR follows a structured, eight-phase protocol. Here's how those phases group into the journey you'll experience.
We map your history, identify the memories driving today's symptoms, and build grounding skills so reprocessing feels safe before it begins.
Using bilateral stimulation — guided eye movements, taps, or tones — we target a memory while your brain reorganizes how it's stored, draining its emotional charge.
We strengthen positive beliefs, check that the memory no longer triggers distress, and give you tools to carry the calm forward between sessions.
Not Covered by Aetna? We Work With More Plans
Our EMDR and trauma clinicians are in-network with most major Colorado carriers, and we offer clear self-pay pricing plus EAP options when insurance isn't a fit.
EMDR, Trauma & Aetna Questions
Does Aetna cover EMDR therapy?
In nearly all cases, yes. EMDR is billed as standard outpatient psychotherapy, so it's covered under your Aetna behavioral health benefit just like any other talk-therapy session. We confirm the specifics of your plan before you start so there are no unexpected charges.
Are your trauma therapists in-network with Aetna in Denver?
They are. New Vision Therapy Center is contracted directly with Aetna at our Denver location, which keeps your cost at the in-network copay or coinsurance rather than the higher out-of-network amount.
What will trauma therapy cost me with my Aetna plan?
For most members it's a per-session copay, often somewhere between $0 and $50 once any deductible is satisfied. Your exact share depends on your plan design, which is why we run a free benefit check before your first appointment.
Do I need a referral or prior authorization for EMDR through Aetna?
Most Aetna PPO and open-access plans let you start without a referral. A handful of HMO and Select plans ask for a primary-care referral, and routine outpatient EMDR rarely needs prior authorization. We'll verify both for your specific policy when you reach out.
How many EMDR sessions will I need?
It varies with the type of trauma. A single distressing event can sometimes resolve in a handful of sessions, while complex or childhood trauma usually takes longer. Your clinician will set realistic expectations after the history-gathering phase, and you'll feel progress as you go rather than all at once.
Is virtual EMDR available, and does Aetna cover it?
Yes to both. We deliver EMDR over a secure video platform to anyone in Colorado, and under mental health parity rules Aetna reimburses telehealth at the same rate as an in-office visit. Many clients find reprocessing from a familiar, comfortable space works well for them.
What if EMDR turns out not to be right for me?
EMDR is one tool, not the only one. If it isn't the best fit, your therapist can blend in approaches like CBT, somatic work, or trauma-focused talk therapy — all still covered by your Aetna plan. The goal is your healing, not a single method.
Ready to Begin Trauma Therapy With Aetna?
Share your Aetna member ID and we'll confirm your EMDR coverage — usually within one business day. No pressure, no obligation, no surprise bills.