Cole Butler Therapy pllc

02/06/2025

01/27/2025

I offer therapy services to Colorodoans, in-person in Fort Collins or virtually across the state. My primary orientation is integrative, meaning I consider each individual as the embodiment of several systems. My style is compassionate, and non-judgmental, but I push people where they need to go when they need it.

I am informed by psychedelic-assisted therapy, depth psychology, but also more classical methods like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I also specialize in addiction recovery and have a trauma-focused lens.

My cash pay rate is $125, but I also accept a variety of insurances: Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and some Colorado area Medicaid. Please reach out directly or via my phone (970) 272-1788 to chat and see if you’re a good fit for my practice.

01/08/2025

Love this quote ❤️

11/07/2024

As a therapist and AI-enthusiast, using ChatGPT as a therapist worries me.

Studies consistently show the largest predictor of therapeutic success is the bond between therapist and client.

There is a real important quality to human connection and being heard by someone that cares about you.

Further, therapy, to me, is not just about applying the right problem-solving strategy to a client’s presenting issue. There is a lot more subtlety in understanding them, and reacting in the moment.

Ultimately, my therapeutic process relies on me being fully present, listening intently, and utilizing my intuition and training to guide the client.

Of course, there are ways in which AI can supplement and even add to the therapeutic process, such as:

- matching clients to therapists based on needs, styles, interest, availability, insurance, etc.
- generating notes for insurance coverage (although you have to be careful)
- collecting data and analyzing trends and patterns
- brief symptom assessment and referral generation
- instantly accessible and affordable companion

The area for caution is using AI as a therapist to try to save money on actual care. It can make mistakes and lead to harmful situations.

I don’t think therapy is a job replaceable by AI. I think companies investing in this without serious consideration of the role of the therapist as a human being are making a big mistake.

But, like anything, we will see with time.

What do you think? Is therapy replacable by AI chatbots?

10/30/2024

I am now able to take a few different insurance panels through my partnership with Mindful Therapy Group!

I currently can accept:
Aetna
Cigna
Cigna EAP
United Healthcare
United Healthcare EAP

My cash-pay rate is $125/session with sliding scale spots available.

I know Mindful is working on Anthem BC/BS contracts currently, and will likely expand to Medicaid as well.

Here are a few places you can find me:

Website: https://colebutlertherapy.com/
PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1403505
Mindful Therapy Group https://www.mindfultherapygroup.com/find-a-provider/?providerId=4339273000220640520

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10/11/2024

We need a breakdown of old worldviews. Psychedelics can help.

They loosen top down information and allow bottom up information to flow in.

They also allow different regions of the brain to communicate with each other. Our normal self-narrative shuts down, allowing us to see a new world.

10/09/2024

Others may argue differently, but I think we are seeing a paradigm shift in mental health care.

The old paradigm looks at us more like machines with levers to be pulled.

The new one is more holistic and recognized our spirituality.

10/08/2024

I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Reach out directly or via link in bio.

10/04/2024

Sometimes you are faced with a choice of telling the truth or lying to get what you want.

When I was asked to do unethical things, I said no.

I gave up my career in Washington DC and went back to my hometown.

It got much more difficult after that, but now my life is more beautiful than ever.

10/03/2024

The truth is not always easy or convenient.

Nietzsche spoke about this difficulty about 150 years ago. Why speak the truth?

I believe because it’s important. But it often comes at a cost.

10/02/2024

We need to be able to dialogue open and honestly with one another.

The vice presidential debate was a great example of this. There was little name calling, and a lot of mutual respect.

They disagreed on many issues, but still were respectful of each other.

We need this now more than ever with the divides we are seeing.

09/29/2024