{"id":308,"date":"2026-05-03T19:22:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T19:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christinavillatorolmft.com\/?page_id=308"},"modified":"2026-05-31T02:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T02:45:44","slug":"start-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/christinavillatorolmft.com\/es\/start-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Getting Started with Therapy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What to Expect When Getting Started<\/h2><\/div>

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Here\u2019s exactly how the process works so you know what to expect.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Forms will be sent to you electronically prior to your first session via the Simple Practice Portal.\u00a0 Clients and\/or caregivers need to fill out and sign all forms at least a 24 hour business day before your first appointment or the appointment will have to be cancelled and rescheduled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

To receive the electronic forms, I will need: your phone number, email, home address, and copy of your insurance card (front and back).<\/span><\/p>

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(Pre Approval from insurance is required prior to scheduling any session)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Therapy (In-Person and Virtual) for Teens (14+) or Adults<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Individual Therapy $180\/ 50-minute session<\/strong><\/h2>

\u2022 Family Therapy $220\/ 50 minute session<\/strong><\/p>

\u2022 Group Therapy (of 8 or more participants)<\/strong><\/p>

$30\/per person for 90-minute sessions<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Insurance Accepted<\/h4>

\u2022 Aetna
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If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you may be charged for the full rate of the session.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate<\/h4>\t\t\t\t
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Under the law, you have the right to receive a \"Good Faith Estimate\" detailing the expected cost of your medical and mental health care. This is particularly important if you do not have health insurance or are choosing not to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health care providers must give patients an estimate of the expected charges for services, including psychotherapy. You can request a Good Faith Estimate from your health care provider, or any provider you choose, before you schedule any non-emergency service.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important:<\/b> If the bill you receive is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill. Be sure to keep a copy or photograph of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit <\/span>www.cms.gov\/nosurprises<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Questions<\/b><\/p>\n

Please <\/span>contact me<\/a><\/strong> for any additional questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Getting Started with Therapy What to Expect When Getting Started Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Here\u2019s exactly how the process works so you know what to expect. Forms Forms will be sent to you electronically prior to your first session via the Simple Practice Portal.\u00a0 Clients and\/or caregivers need to fill out […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-308","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t