Metro Atlanta Talk Therapy

Talk therapy stands as a powerful and effective treatment, addressing a diverse spectrum of mental health conditions and navigating various life challenges. It can help manage anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse. It is also beneficial for navigating relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

There are several different approaches to talk therapy, each with a unique focus. Some common types include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), humanistic therapy and psychodynamic therapy. Your therapist will discuss which approach is most appropriate for your specific needs and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a widely practiced form of psychotherapy, empowers individuals to identify and modify detrimental thought patterns and behaviors. By identifying unhelpful thinking, you can learn to replace it with healthier, more productive responses. This approach equips you with practical skills to manage challenges more effectively.

Several factors can influence how effective talk therapy is for an individual. The strength of the relationship between you and your therapist is one of the most important elements. Your own commitment to the process and willingness to engage openly also play a crucial role in achieving positive outcomes.

Therapy intake sessions are scheduled as 60 minutes per appointment.

If an offered time works for you and your schedule, it is recommended to let our client coordination team know as soon as possible to secure that specific time. Any offered available times mentioned are subject to change and may become unavailable at any given time. All available opening times are shared with other new potential therapy clients who are looking to book their first appointment and are also offered to existing clients who may need to reschedule a previous appointment or move to time that better fits their schedule.

Our accepted insurances vary based on clinician. It is recommended that you contact your insurance company by calling the customer service number on your insurance card or going to their website/app to confirm your mental health benefits and coverage. Please be advised that all therapists who are not an LPC or LCSW, will only show as in-network under their supervisor’s NPI number. In most cases, if the supervisor is showing as in-network then their supervisee is also considered in-network.

Sessions are billed under our organization Privia Medical Group of Georgia and submitted directly to the insurance company after each appointment. The amount of the bill per appointment will depend on the contracted rates for mental health services between your insurance company and Privia Medical Group of Georgia for your specific plan. Your plan’s coverage will determine how much they will pay towards that contracted rate based on if you’ve met your deductible, if you have co-insurance, and other variables. When speaking with your insurance company, they will typically ask for the supervising/billing provider’s NPI number and the CPT/billing code, which would be 90791 for the initial therapy visit. Please reach out to client.coordination@cnsl.com for confirmation of our therapist’s NPI numbers.

To determine if your insurance requires a referral, check your insurance card for keywords like “HMO” or “Referral Required,” review your plan details online or in your documents, and call your insurer’s customer service line using the number on the back of your card. Our practice’s fax number is: (678) 405-3259, if needed.

Once you are scheduled with your therapist, all scheduling communication will be handled directly between you and your therapist through email correspondence. This includes but isn’t limited to:

• Scheduling future appointments
• Cancelling an appointment
• Rescheduling an appointment
• Notifying them if you are running late
• Asking to change the appointment from in-person to telehealth
• Asking to change the appointment from telehealth to in-person

For documentation purposes, you will need to send an email to your therapist directly for any of these scheduling needs.

In the event of needing to cancel a scheduled appointment, please keep the following in mind:

CNSL’s 24-hour Cancellation Policy 

If you need to cancel or reschedule a scheduled therapy appointment, please notify your therapist by email at least 24 hours in advance (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays) to avoid any fees. Although some automated messages may instruct you to call our main office, this is not necessary if you have already emailed your therapist directly.

For documentation purposes, please use email when communicating with your therapist about scheduling, canceling, or rescheduling appointments. Email communication provides our billing team with a time stamp of your request. These fees cannot be billed to insurance.

• If you notify your therapist by email asking to cancel a therapy appointment within 24 hours of the scheduled time, a $70.00 late cancellation fee will apply.
• If you notify your therapist by email asking to cancel a therapy appointment with less than 2 hours’ notice of the scheduled time, this will be considered a no-show and a $100.00 fee will apply.
• If you miss your appointment without notifying your therapist, a $100.00 no-show fee will be charged.

Please note that your therapist may not be able to respond immediately after you send your email. CNSL’s 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all therapy appointments, regardless of response time. Any issues or questions regarding this cancellation policy must be directed to our Billing Department.