How to get started with Nema therapy
Book 20-minute consultation
A member of our team will walk you through how Nema's care model works and answer your questions.
Receive a Clinical Evaluation
Meet with a licensed clinician to discuss your PTSD symptoms and goals for treatment.
Match with your expert care team
You'll have a dedicated therapist and peer mentor for the full duration of your healing journey.
Attend secure video sessions
Meet with your care team 2-5 times per week to learn new skills and start feeling relief.
Receive ongoing care
As you transition into recovery, you'll continue to have access to regular check-ins, group therapy, and our community of trauma survivors.
Trauma therapy that works
93%
no longer meet the criteria for PTSD after Nema treatment
trauma protocols
between sessions
Clinically proven to help you heal
At Nema, we take clinical research seriously. Thatโs why we only offer PTSD therapies that have been proven to help patients heal as fast as possible. Our intensive care model involves commitment from both you and your therapist to complete intensive sessions several times per week.
We're in-network with major health insurance plans
We are in-network with major insurance plans
Nema is available in the following states
Frequently asked questions
See all FAQsHow do I get started at Nema?
The first step is a free information call with our Admissions team โ we'll get to know you, answer your questions, and talk through whether Nema might be a good fit. If it is, we'll verify your insurance benefits and walk you through any costs before scheduling you for the first phase of treatment: a Clinical Evaluation with a Nema therapist.
What will we talk about during the Clinical Evaluation?
During the Clinical Evaluation, youโll discuss your symptoms and how they are affecting you. We will ask about things like the traumatic experience, your medical and family history, and medication use. If necessary, we may collaborate with you to create a safety plan (a brief intervention to help cope with self-harm and suicidal thoughts).
What will happen at the end of the Clinical Evaluation?
Your therapist will assess your needs, provide a diagnosis, and recommend a personalized treatment plan. If Nema is the right fit for you, we'll proceed with scheduling your first treatment session. As a reminder, patients meet multiple times a week with a therapist as part of our intensive treatment model. The frequency of treatment will depend on your availability, your clinician's recommendation, and your clinician's availability.
How soon will I be able to start treatment?
It typically takes less than a week to get you started in treatment. Most patients startIf Nema is a fit for your needs, we aim to get your treatment started right away so that you can begin feeling better as soon as possible! In some cases, after the Clinical Evaluation weโll need to talk to another one of your providers (e.g., primary care doctor, therapy, psychiatrist) before starting Nema. To do so, weโll ask that you sign a Release of Information form so that we can coordinate your care. After weโve connected with your external provider, weโll begin scheduling your ongoing sessions with your Nema therapist.
What happens if at the Clinical Evaluation we decide Nema is not a good fit for my treatment needs?
At Nema, we treat PTSD and a range of trauma and stress-related disorders using evidence-based therapies, starting with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Your therapist will assess your needs, provide a diagnosis, and recommend a personalized treatment plan. If together we determine that Nema isn't the right fit for your needs, we won't leave you without a path forward. Within 72 hours, we'll provide three referrals for other treatment options, and we do our best to find providers that are in-network with your insurance and match your preferences for things like virtual vs. in-person care.
