Austin EMDR & Trauma Therapists Who Accept Cigna
New Vision Therapy Center brings EMDRIA-trained trauma clinicians together with your Cigna behavioral health coverage — administered by Evernorth — right here in South Austin. Healing shouldn't hinge on what it costs, so we make the benefit side simple.
Trauma Therapy Through Cigna
What in-network EMDR usually looks like
- EMDR filed as standard outpatient psychotherapy
- Behavioral coverage handled through Evernorth
- Most members pay just their session copay
- Virtual EMDR reimbursed like an in-office visit
EMDR Trauma Therapy in Austin, Covered by Your Cigna Plan
Trauma rarely waits for permission to surface. It can show up in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday — a smell, a tone of voice, a closing door — and suddenly your body is reacting to something that ended long ago. EMDR, short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps the brain take those stuck memories and finally move them into the past tense.
Our practice on Menchaca Road is contracted with Cigna, whose mental health benefits run through the Evernorth network, so most Austin members access trauma-focused care for a predictable copay rather than out-of-pocket rates. Come see your clinician in person in South Austin, or meet by secure video from anywhere in Texas.
The Cigna Networks We Take in Austin
We're in-network across Cigna's major commercial and marketplace plans in Texas. If you don't spot your exact plan below, share your member ID and we'll verify it directly with Cigna.
Cigna Open Access Plus
The OAP plan carried by many Austin employers. You can go straight to a behavioral health provider, and EMDR is usually covered at a set copay.
Cigna PPO
Wide-reaching preferred-provider coverage with in- and out-of-network benefits. No referral required to begin trauma therapy or EMDR with us.
Cigna LocalPlus
A tighter Texas-area network designed for lower premiums and copays. We participate, so you keep your in-network rate at our Austin office.
Cigna HMO & Network
Coordinated plans that hold costs down. A PCP referral is sometimes needed for behavioral health — we'll check that for you before you start.
Cigna Choice Fund
High-deductible plans tied to an HSA or HRA. Sessions count toward your deductible, then coinsurance applies — and you can spend HSA funds on care.
Cigna Connect Plans
Individual and family coverage purchased through HealthCare.gov. Federal parity rules apply in Texas, so EMDR is a covered behavioral benefit.
Trauma We Help Austin Clients Heal
EMDR isn't reserved for the worst-case headlines. It works on the experiences that quietly changed how safe you feel — and your Cigna behavioral benefit covers every one of them.
PTSD & Post-Traumatic Stress
Replaying memories, sleepless nights, and a nervous system that never quite stands down.
Childhood & Complex Trauma
Early wounds from an unsafe or unpredictable home that still echo in how you cope and connect.
Single-Incident Trauma
A wreck, an attack, or a sudden scare that your mind keeps dragging back into the present.
Grief & Traumatic Loss
A death that came too fast or too hard, leaving grief that ordinary support hasn't been able to soften.
Medical & Birth Trauma
A scary diagnosis, a hospital stay, or a delivery that left lasting dread and intrusive images.
Trauma-Rooted Anxiety
Panic attacks, avoidance, and a low background dread that all trace back to something unresolved.
How EMDR Therapy Progresses
EMDR is delivered through a structured, eight-phase protocol. We group it into three stages so you always know where you are in the work.
We get to know your history, identify which memories are driving today's reactions, and put coping and grounding tools in place so reprocessing starts on solid footing.
Through bilateral stimulation — side-to-side eye movements, taps, or tones — you focus on a memory while your brain re-files it and the emotional intensity steadily loosens.
We anchor the new, calmer beliefs, make sure the memory has lost its sting, and send you off with practical ways to hold that steadiness between visits.
Not on Cigna? We Take Other Plans Too
Our Austin EMDR and trauma clinicians are in-network with most major Texas carriers, and we keep clear self-pay rates plus EAP options open for when insurance isn't the best path.
EMDR, Trauma & Cigna Questions
Does Cigna cover EMDR therapy in Texas?
In the vast majority of cases, yes. EMDR is billed as standard outpatient psychotherapy, so it's treated like any other therapy session under your Cigna behavioral health benefit. We verify the specifics of your individual plan before your first appointment so the cost is never a surprise.
Are your Austin trauma therapists in-network with Cigna?
Yes. New Vision Therapy Center is contracted with Cigna at our South Austin office on Menchaca Road, so your visits are billed at the in-network copay or coinsurance instead of the higher out-of-network rate.
How much will EMDR cost with my Cigna plan?
For most members it's a flat per-session copay, often between $0 and $50 once any deductible has been met. If you're on a Choice Fund or other high-deductible plan, sessions first apply to your deductible and then move to coinsurance. We do a free benefit check up front so you'll know your exact share before you begin.
Do I need a referral or prior authorization through Cigna?
Most Open Access Plus, PPO, and open-access Cigna plans let you start without a referral, and routine outpatient EMDR seldom requires prior authorization. A small number of HMO and Network plans want a PCP referral first — we'll confirm exactly what your policy requires when you reach out.
What is Evernorth, and does it change my Cigna coverage?
Evernorth Behavioral Health administers Cigna's mental health benefits, so its name may appear on your insurance card or claims. Nothing changes on your end — you still use your Cigna plan and we still bill it directly. We simply know how Evernorth processes EMDR and trauma claims, which keeps your sessions running without snags.
Can I do EMDR by video, and will Cigna cover it?
Yes to both. We offer EMDR over a secure telehealth platform to anyone located in Texas, and under mental health parity Cigna reimburses video visits at the same rate as in-office care. Plenty of clients find that reprocessing from a familiar, private space works beautifully.
What happens if EMDR isn't the right fit for me?
EMDR is a powerful option, but it isn't the only one. If it's not the best match for you, your therapist can weave in approaches like CBT, somatic therapy, or trauma-focused talk therapy — all still covered by your Cigna plan. We follow what moves your healing forward, not one fixed method.
Ready to Begin Trauma Therapy in Austin?
Send over your Cigna member ID and we'll confirm your EMDR coverage — usually within one business day. No pressure, no obligation, and no surprise bills.