Who is Dr. Atti?
Dr. Christina Z. Atti isn’t just a Licensed Clinical Psychologist — she’s a guide, a partner, and a champion for people ready to create real change in their lives. Based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, she brings a unique blend of warmth, wisdom, and no-nonsense know-how to the therapy room. Because life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, she believes your care shouldn’t either.
Her philosophy is simple: life is complex, but your path forward doesn’t have to be walked alone. She believes therapy should be tailored, personal, and rooted in both heart and science. With her, you’ll get a safe, confidential space to unpack what’s weighing you down — and a toolkit of strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. She starts with a simple foundational belief: you deserve empathy, genuineness, and a judgment-free environment. But she also believes therapy is more than just talking. It’s about building self-awareness, developing solid coping skills, and uncovering the emotional patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
Her Approach: Science Meets Soul
Dr. Atti draws from a rich toolkit of evidence-based practices — Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT-informed), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and humanistic, client-centered approaches. Translation? She knows the science, but she’ll adapt it to you.
Whether you’re tackling anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem hurdles, or deep-rooted patterns that keep showing up, Dr. Atti helps you dig beneath the surface to understand the “why” behind your feelings — while also giving you practical tools for the “how” of moving forward. Empathy and authenticity are at the core of her work. Expect honesty. Expect support. Expect to be challenged (kindly, of course). Everybody’s path is different — so Dr. Atti supports you at the pace that works for you. With her guidance, you’ll explore-and-grow — understanding the thoughts and feelings that hold you back, safely facing early emotional patterns, and charting a new way of living and seeing yourself and your world.
What to Expect With Dr. Atti
She’ll listen with empathy. She’ll challenge you with honesty. And she’ll walk beside you as you break old cycles, strengthen coping skills, and create the kind of life that feels authentically yours.
License
Affiliations
Education
Clinical Experience
Dr. Atti’s experience spans private group practice, eating-disorder advocacy, geriatric mental-health clinics, residential substance-use treatment, and community mental-health centers. These diverse settings have honed her ability to work with individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, personality disorders, work stress, and more. That range means she’s worked with just about everything life can throw at people — and she knows how to meet you where you are.
The Human Side of Dr. Atti
Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Dr. Atti traded snow boots for sunshine and now calls South Florida home — but she never lost her northern grit, her warmth, or her loyalty to the Buffalo Bills (Go Bills!). When she’s not helping clients rewrite their stories, she’s in the kitchen whipping up something delicious to share, mapping out her next travel adventure, or surrounded by her four miniature long-haired Dachshunds — Rozee, Frankee, Winnee, and Doree — who bring equal parts chaos and joy to her world. She believes life is meant to be lived boldly, loved deeply, and approached with a dash of humor and a whole lot of Atti-tude.
Why Work With Dr. Atti?
Because therapy with her isn’t just about “coping” — it’s about transforming. She’ll help you:
***If you’re ready for change — the kind that lasts — Dr. Atti is ready to walk beside you every step of the way. With expertise, empathy, and just the right dose of Atti-tude, she’ll help you move from surviving to thriving.***
Dr. Christina Z. Atti isn’t just a Licensed Clinical Psychologist — she’s a guide, a partner, and a champion for people ready to create real change in their lives. Based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, she brings a unique blend of warmth, wisdom, and no-nonsense know-how to the therapy room. Because life doesn’t come with an instruction manual, she believes your care shouldn’t either.
Her philosophy is simple: life is complex, but your path forward doesn’t have to be walked alone. She believes therapy should be tailored, personal, and rooted in both heart and science. With her, you’ll get a safe, confidential space to unpack what’s weighing you down — and a toolkit of strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. She starts with a simple foundational belief: you deserve empathy, genuineness, and a judgment-free environment. But she also believes therapy is more than just talking. It’s about building self-awareness, developing solid coping skills, and uncovering the emotional patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
Her Approach: Science Meets Soul
Dr. Atti draws from a rich toolkit of evidence-based practices — Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT-informed), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and humanistic, client-centered approaches. Translation? She knows the science, but she’ll adapt it to you.
Whether you’re tackling anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem hurdles, or deep-rooted patterns that keep showing up, Dr. Atti helps you dig beneath the surface to understand the “why” behind your feelings — while also giving you practical tools for the “how” of moving forward. Empathy and authenticity are at the core of her work. Expect honesty. Expect support. Expect to be challenged (kindly, of course). Everybody’s path is different — so Dr. Atti supports you at the pace that works for you. With her guidance, you’ll explore-and-grow — understanding the thoughts and feelings that hold you back, safely facing early emotional patterns, and charting a new way of living and seeing yourself and your world.
What to Expect With Dr. Atti
- A safe, judgment-free space
- Straight talk balanced with compassion
- Practical tools that actually work outside the therapy room
- Encouragement to dig deep — but never alone
She’ll listen with empathy. She’ll challenge you with honesty. And she’ll walk beside you as you break old cycles, strengthen coping skills, and create the kind of life that feels authentically yours.
License
- Licensed Psychologist # PY 9167
Affiliations
Education
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) - Nova Southeastern University - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Master's in Psychology (M.S.) - Nova Southeastern University - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Master's in Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) - The University at Buffalo - (SUNY at Buffalo) - Buffalo, New York
- Bachelor's in Psychology (B.A.) - Ithaca College - Ithaca, New York
Clinical Experience
Dr. Atti’s experience spans private group practice, eating-disorder advocacy, geriatric mental-health clinics, residential substance-use treatment, and community mental-health centers. These diverse settings have honed her ability to work with individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, personality disorders, work stress, and more. That range means she’s worked with just about everything life can throw at people — and she knows how to meet you where you are.
The Human Side of Dr. Atti
Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Dr. Atti traded snow boots for sunshine and now calls South Florida home — but she never lost her northern grit, her warmth, or her loyalty to the Buffalo Bills (Go Bills!). When she’s not helping clients rewrite their stories, she’s in the kitchen whipping up something delicious to share, mapping out her next travel adventure, or surrounded by her four miniature long-haired Dachshunds — Rozee, Frankee, Winnee, and Doree — who bring equal parts chaos and joy to her world. She believes life is meant to be lived boldly, loved deeply, and approached with a dash of humor and a whole lot of Atti-tude.
Why Work With Dr. Atti?
Because therapy with her isn’t just about “coping” — it’s about transforming. She’ll help you:
- Build self-awareness that sticks.
- Break unhelpful cycles and outdated emotional patterns.
- Strengthen coping skills so you feel more grounded and in control.
- Step into the version of yourself you’ve always wanted to be.
***If you’re ready for change — the kind that lasts — Dr. Atti is ready to walk beside you every step of the way. With expertise, empathy, and just the right dose of Atti-tude, she’ll help you move from surviving to thriving.***
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude".
- Maya Angelou
