Tina M. Cole, LPC
I am a licensed professional counselor working virtually with clients who are physically located in Pennsylvania and Florida. In order for me to help you, I need to understand who you are, what you are struggling with, and what you would like to accomplish. Initially I will ask a lot of questions to clarify that I understand your unique situation. Therapy does take some time, but you are encouraged to set the pace. Therapy will take work, but it shouldn’t feel overwhelming. http://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth
My intake process is divided over the course of the first 3 or 4 sessions, this is done to help clients to feel less overwhelmed. I will also ask you to complete some assessments before we meet. Each session with be half intake assessment oriented, then the remainder is for you to talk about what is happening in your life. Typically, all the assesments are done in the first session, however I realize people are already anxious about showing up, so I break it down and take it piece by piece.
I am trained in several trauma treatment methods including: Brainspotting (www.Brainspotting.com for more information), Trauma Art Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy are my top three methods for working with clients. These methods are highly effective and affect change rather quickly to help people heal, invest in making changes to support the person they want to be, and to live the life they want to live. I am offering virtual/online therapy, and would love to work with you.
Sessions are either 60 minutes ($130) or 45 minutes ($100) (rates updated April 2024)
Now accepting cash/private pay (not use insurance, some people prefer to not use insurance) and these insurances:
* Aetna
*Blue Cross/Blue Shield ( in network with most PPO plans)
*Cigna/Evernorth
*Highmark Blue Shield
Update*Medicare (since 2024)
*Magellan Healthcare
*Optum/United Behavioral Health
*Quest
*UMR
*United Healthcare
For low fee options you can work with me via Open Path Collective. Individual sessions are priced between $40-60. If, after the free consult, you want to work with me, the process is for you to join Open Path, and forward me your member ID email, then we can proceed.
(*To become a member with Open Path Collective there is a one time lifetime membership fee, this gives you access to their list of counselors. Membership fees cover the recruiting of counselors, advertising, and basic operational expenses)
I offer a free 30 minute video consult to see if we are a good fit personality wise, and if I’m able to help based on specific concerns. If you agree to work with me I will send you an appointment link with access to intake paperwork for your to fill out on the client portal, Sessions Health.
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Things that I say….things that I believe
“It’s not about what is wrong with you, but rather what has happened to you.”
We will examine how the past has shaped you into the person that you are today, and how you can reprogram your mind and body to feel safe, shifting out of fight or flight mode. Depending on your unique situation we will create an individualized plan.
“You do not have to let life happen
to you,
you can choose the life you want.”
So often we think that life just happens to us, this allows us to blame others for our problems. But, we all have choice in every moment, and get to choose and create the life we want. It’s not always easy to make the best choice for you, especially if people you love disagree with you, but it’s your life and you have to walk in your shoes.
“It takes action, you will get you there —eventually.”
You will need to take that next step, but you will never be sure that step is the “right” choice. You need to have faith, and just keep moving and doing (with sufficient rest) and the next step becomes clear. Then depending on how that went, you do it again, or change things up. Therapy is a great way to talk and problem solve with a neutral person who can give objective feedback.
“You are the expert on you. Period.”
Throughout our lives we are controlled and told what to think and what to do, and given advice about what is best for us. Most of the people in our lives, truly want the best for us, but they are not us. It is time to take back your power. Let’s get you connected back to who you are and throw off what no longer works.
