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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 Pittsburgh providers are currently booked, however we have 95 online providers available right now in Pennsylvania.
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Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, AmeriHealth Administrators, +35 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, +14 more

Dr. David Harman has helped people of all ages to overcome challenges to their happiness and wellbeing.

Bensalem
Aetna, Ambetter from Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, AmeriHealth Administrators, +35 more
Anger, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Stress, ADHD, +8 more

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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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
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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I like everything about Thriveworks!
Susan Apr 2025
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Jodi is excellent at listening and providing meaningful advice
Kyle Apr 2025
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Darby is amazing. She helps me so much. Very grateful for her.
Katie Apr 2025
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I really like talking with Sean. He was a great listener and we had a nice chat for our first session. I'm looking forward to our second session in two weeks when I have had a little more time to think about my feelings about the tragic event I experienced.
Read more I really like talking with Sean. He was a great listener and we had a nice chat for our first session. I'm looking forward to our second session in two weeks when I have had a little more time to think about my feelings about the tragic event I experienced.
Thomas Apr 2025
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Melissa Alcorn Ferry is an extemely good counselor. I want my daughter to go to her also. Ms. Alcorn Ferry is professional, kind, to the point, and makes you do some work and think the process through. I feel that I have made some huge strides with conquering my depression and especially with my anxiety!
Read more Melissa Alcorn Ferry is an extemely good counselor. I want my daughter to go to her also. Ms. Alcorn Ferry is professional, kind, to the point, and makes you do some work and think the process through. I feel that I have made some huge strides with conquering my depression and especially with my anxiety!
Jeane Apr 2025
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Experience is great! Efficient and professional. I love Thriveworks and mostly my therapist Kate. She is knowledgeable and professional!
Diana Apr 2025
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I appreciate how easy it was to schedule to get started. This is one of the fastest ways to get to start with a therapist. I also find my therapist to be a good fit for me and has been extremely helpful in my progress.
Erica Apr 2025
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I have had a great experience here. Jordan has been great, accommodating, and super helpful.
Drew Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Pittsburgh is near Arriviste Coffee Bar, and across the street From Dark Matter Tattoo Collective. Between Ellsworth Avenue and Felix Way, we share an office building with Round Table Coffee.

Phone number

(412) 561-9950

Languages spoken by PA providers

  • English
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