GETTING STARTED...WHAT TO EXPECT...
Step 1: EXPLORE
Review this website and learn more about Dr. Atti and the work that she does. Call her at (954) 320-0173 to schedule an appointment or for a free initial phone consultation. You may also email her at DrChristinaAtti@gmail.com with any questions, comments or concerns, as well as to schedule your first session; you may also use the contact form to address any of these. Dr. Atti has put together a page of helpful questions and answers and you may review these for additional information.
Step 1: EXPLORE
Review this website and learn more about Dr. Atti and the work that she does. Call her at (954) 320-0173 to schedule an appointment or for a free initial phone consultation. You may also email her at DrChristinaAtti@gmail.com with any questions, comments or concerns, as well as to schedule your first session; you may also use the contact form to address any of these. Dr. Atti has put together a page of helpful questions and answers and you may review these for additional information.
Step 2: INFORM
Understand Dr. Atti's insurance policy and hourly rate. Dr. Atti does not take insurance and operates as an "out of network" provider for the following reasons:
Many insurance companies reimburse clients for a portion of their session fees; you are encouraged to speak directly to your insurance company to determine your level of coverage. To help facilitate this, Dr. Atti will provide clients with printed bills that should be acceptable to their insurance carrier so that they can seek reimbursement, upon eligibility.
Dr. Atti understands that the cost of therapy may be more than some clients are able to afford, thus is willing to work with each individual in order to formulate a financial plan that works for their budget. Please discuss your needs with Dr. Atti so that she can work with you. Payment is collected at each therapy session and she accepts payment in the form of cash, check, and credit cards. Please note: reduced fees are available on a limited basis; discuss your needs with Dr. Atti.
Rates:
Understand Dr. Atti's insurance policy and hourly rate. Dr. Atti does not take insurance and operates as an "out of network" provider for the following reasons:
- She believes that you have the right to individualized and confidential care. Many insurance companies require that providers give detailed reports regarding a client's issues and progress in order to get more sessions authorized, and thus a client's treatment may be dictated by one's managed care representative.
- She provides unique, individualized therapy and believes that the number of hours required to work with insurance companies would be better spent on endeavors that will directly impact you.
Many insurance companies reimburse clients for a portion of their session fees; you are encouraged to speak directly to your insurance company to determine your level of coverage. To help facilitate this, Dr. Atti will provide clients with printed bills that should be acceptable to their insurance carrier so that they can seek reimbursement, upon eligibility.
Dr. Atti understands that the cost of therapy may be more than some clients are able to afford, thus is willing to work with each individual in order to formulate a financial plan that works for their budget. Please discuss your needs with Dr. Atti so that she can work with you. Payment is collected at each therapy session and she accepts payment in the form of cash, check, and credit cards. Please note: reduced fees are available on a limited basis; discuss your needs with Dr. Atti.
Rates:
- For Individuals:
- Initial Evaluation: $200 - 60 Minutes
- Regular Sessions: $175 - 45-50 Minutes
- For Couples & Families:
- Initial Evaluation: $225 - 60 Minutes
- Regular Session: $200 - 45-50 Minutes
Step 3: ATTEND
Once a session has been scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time and date, you will meet with Dr. Atti in person for an intake session. An intake session will last between 50-60 minutes and allows an opportunity to have a more detailed and lengthy conversation together, in order to get a clearer understanding of your concerns. This session is also a great opportunity to discuss any expectations you may have about therapy, as well as to answer any of your questions and attend to any of your concerns.
New clients are asked to complete the several forms of paperwork (available under FORMS) and bring them to their first session. In addition, new clients are also asked to arrive to their first session 15-20 minutes early in order to ensure that all necessary paperwork has been filled out. In addition, this time allows for copies of certain forms to be made along with a copy of your identification.
Once a session has been scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time and date, you will meet with Dr. Atti in person for an intake session. An intake session will last between 50-60 minutes and allows an opportunity to have a more detailed and lengthy conversation together, in order to get a clearer understanding of your concerns. This session is also a great opportunity to discuss any expectations you may have about therapy, as well as to answer any of your questions and attend to any of your concerns.
New clients are asked to complete the several forms of paperwork (available under FORMS) and bring them to their first session. In addition, new clients are also asked to arrive to their first session 15-20 minutes early in order to ensure that all necessary paperwork has been filled out. In addition, this time allows for copies of certain forms to be made along with a copy of your identification.
"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything"
- George Bernard Shaw