To use Cigna insurance for counseling sessions at Seoul Counseling Center, please follow the steps below.

1. Meet with a Korean Medical Doctor/Psychiatrist

• A consultation with a Medical Doctor or Psychiatrist in Korea is required before starting counseling.
• You may meet with any provider, in or outside Korea.
• Note: Seoul Counseling Center does not have Medical Doctors/Psychiatrists on staff.
• A list of English-speaking psychiatrists in Korea is available here: English-Speaking Psychiatrists in Korea

2. Request a Prescription Letter

• Ask to be evaluated for a mental health diagnosis (e.g., Depression, Anxiety).
• Request a Prescription Letter on official letterhead recommending psychotherapy.

Example wording:

“Client is suffering from [diagnosis]. The client needs psychiatric treatment including counseling to improve symptoms, for at least 10 sessions of counseling, and more as needed.”

3. Submit the Prescription Letter to SCC

• Email the letter to [email protected] after submitting a Schedule Appointment Form.
• The Intake Team will confirm your Cigna coverage and schedule your first session.