Costs per Therapy Session
Complimentary 20-minute Phone Consult
Talk Therapy and Intake Sessions: $160 per hour, billed according to the length of the session.
The Cortina Method (TCM)/Memory Reconsolidation: $185 per hour, billed according to the length of the session.
The intake is always our first session and generally lasts one to two hours. This gives me time to learn about you, the experiences that have shaped your life, and what you would like to address during your TCM session.
During the intake, we will:
Discuss your personal history and what you would like to address
Review disclosure and privacy information
Talk about what to expect during a TCM session
Answer any questions you may have
You will not be required to discuss a traumatic experience in detail.
Your TCM session is generally the second session and lasts approximately two to two and a half hours. TCM is a focused approach. The number of sessions needed will vary depending on what you would like to address. After your intake, I can give you a better sense of what I anticipate for our work together.
During your TCM session, I will guide you through the process. Unlike traditional talk therapy, I will do most of the talking. You will not be required to describe painful or traumatic experiences in detail. We may use visualization in a calm, comfortable atmosphere, and you will learn a few interesting things about how the mind works—but there is nothing you need to study, remember, or get right. You may even find yourself laughing and having a little fun along the way.
Approximately one week after your TCM session, I will call you for a complimentary follow-up. We will talk about how you are feeling, anything that has come up, and anything you have noticed that feels different since the session.
Further Sessions, If Needed
Additional sessions may be used to:
Check in and review the changes you have noticed
Discuss your progress
Address anything new that may have come up
Address other concerns that were not part of the initial TCM session
Payment
I accept most major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. I also accept Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards. Payment is due at the end of each session.
Insurance
I do not accept insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare and am considered an out-of-network provider. Upon request, I can provide you with a statement to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Before beginning counseling, please contact your insurance provider to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits and what portion of the cost may be covered.
When using insurance for reimbursement, please be aware that your insurance company may require a mental health diagnosis. It may also request information about your personal history, treatment, and progress. Your insurance plan may limit the number of sessions it will reimburse.
Cancellation Policy
Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Your session time has been reserved especially for you. I understand that unexpected emergencies happen, and you will not be charged when an emergency prevents you from keeping your appointment.
I Invite You to Schedule a Complimentary Phone Consultation
Finding the right therapist is an important part of beginning counseling. You want someone you can trust—someone who understands and respects your unique point of view and what you would like to focus on in therapy.
I invite you to schedule a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation so we can get to know one another. If you feel that I am the right therapist for you, we can schedule your first session.
I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Cathy Austin, LPC, NCC, is a trauma-informed therapist and the owner of Inspired by Hope Counseling LLC. She provides online counseling for adults throughout Colorado, specializing in trauma, PTSD, childhood trauma, sexual assault, grief and loss, and The Cortina Method (TCM).