Does Empire BCBS cover therapy?
Yes — Empire BlueCross BlueShield covers outpatient mental health therapy at Crown Counseling. We are an in-network Empire BCBS provider in Brooklyn, offering individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and telehealth. The average Empire BCBS copay is $32, with 15% of patients paying $0. If you have Empire BCBS Medicaid, your copay is always $0. Empire BlueCross BlueShield also covers telehealth therapy for clients across New York State.
What Empire BCBS covers at Crown Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Empire BlueCross BlueShield covers EMDR therapy at Crown Counseling. If you're looking for an Empire BCBS therapist who offers EMDR for trauma, PTSD, or anxiety, our trained clinicians provide this evidence-based treatment in-person in Brooklyn and via telehealth. EMDR is covered at your standard in-network copay.
About EMDR TherapyCBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Empire BCBS covers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Crown Counseling. CBT is an evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, and other conditions — helping you identify and change negative thought patterns.
About CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)Couples Therapy
Looking for couples therapy covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield? Crown Counseling offers couples counseling in-network with Empire BCBS. Our relationship therapists help partners improve communication, rebuild trust after infidelity, and strengthen their bond — with most of the cost covered by your insurance.
About Couples TherapyFamily Therapy
Empire BlueCross BlueShield covers family therapy at Crown Counseling. Our family therapists address parent-child conflicts, blended family dynamics, adolescent behavioral issues, and communication breakdowns — all at your in-network copay.
About Family TherapyServices covered
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.
Couples Counseling
Expert support for relationship challenges and communication.
Family Therapy
Strengthen family dynamics and resolve conflicts together.
Child & Teen Therapy
Age-appropriate therapeutic approaches for young people.
CBT & DBT
Evidence-based approaches for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
EMDR
Trauma processing therapy for PTSD and related conditions.
Coverage details
In-network
Crown Counseling is in-network with Empire BlueCross BlueShield. Most plans cover outpatient mental health services including individual, couples, and family therapy.
Out-of-network
We provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Contact your plan for out-of-network benefit details.
How to verify your benefits
- 1
Call the number on your Empire BCBS card
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Ask about outpatient mental health/behavioral health benefits
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Confirm your copay, deductible, and any session limits
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Call Crown Counseling at (718) 208-4780 for free verification
Why Crown Counseling
- ✓In-network Empire BCBS provider
- ✓Wide range of therapy modalities and specializations
- ✓Convenient Brooklyn location with telehealth options
- ✓15% of Empire BCBS patients pay $0 copay
- ✓Administrative support for insurance verification and billing
Getting started
1. Call Us
Reach out at (718) 208-4780 for a brief consultation.
2. Verify Coverage
We'll check your Empire BCBS benefits.
3. Get Matched
We'll pair you with the right therapist.
4. Start Therapy
Begin your sessions in Brooklyn or via telehealth.