Counseling & Professional Services in Philadelphia, PA
Coaching
What is coaching? Is it the right kind of help for me? Before we begin, it’s important to decide if coaching is the best kind of help for you and your particular concerns.
A coach might offer guidance for:
clarifying and achieving personal and professional goals,
creating business plans,
working to improve communication skills,
achieving financial independence and security,
achieving a work/life balance, or
starting a new business or growing a current business.
In contrast, a counselor focuses their conversation on ways to:
recover from past traumas,
explore why past relationships (business or personal) have been destructive,
work through depression or anxiety that affects one’s ability to function at home or work, or
survive a divorce or loss of a loved one.
Coaching…
is goal-oriented.
focuses on an individual’s actions and results.
focuses on the present and future, it does not delve into the past to resolve issues from your childhood or seek to understand root causes of behaviors.
is not a substitute for psychotherapy or mental health treatment; it doesn’t treat mental health or substance abuse problems.
is also an appropriate choice if you’ve previously worked with a therapist and your mental health symptoms are well managed. For some, it will be important to first work with a therapist and resolve some core issues and then work with a coach later for help achieving particular goals.
At Peaceful Living Counseling, we want you to have support in your efforts to grow, master your problems, and become more effective in your life. Learning, healing, and growing are essential the person you are striving to become.
All Payments are nonrefundable. All initial appointments must be paid in advance. Payments after that are expected at the time of service. Peaceful Living Counseling & Professional Services accepts cash, check, and credit card payments. Our practice does not bill insurance. A $35.00 service charge will be charged for any checks returned.
Peaceful Living Counseling & Professional Services does not accept insurance at this time. Therefore, all clients in our practice are self-pay. Read about the benefits of private pay here. We accept Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) through employers.
Cancellation Policy
Clients are responsible for keeping all scheduled appointments. We utilize an electronic management record system that generates notifications of upcoming appointments.
If, in any event, you missed the 24-hour notice or the 48-hour notice on Sunday, and there is availability for you to come in during the same week, your no-show fee can be waived. This is up to the practice’s discretion and availability.
Unless an emergency occurs, inclement weather, a severe illness, or an unavoidable circumstance, you will be charged the full fee for the missed appointment. Notable exceptions or accommodations may be made in extenuating circumstances such as extreme weather and legitimate emergencies.
No other appointments will be scheduled until payment is received for missed (no-show) appointments. You will be responsible for the entire fee if cancellation is less than 24 hours. You will be responsible for the entire late or no-show cancellation fee.
Late Cancellation Policy
In the event that an appointment is accepted and paid for and the individual or person (s) calls to cancel within 22 hours of his or her scheduled appointment time. The individual or person (s) appointment is considered a late cancellation. A late cancellation will be identified on any client (s)’ record when the individual cancels less than 24 hours before his or her scheduled appointment time. The individual or person will be subjected to the entire session fee for late cancellation. This fee can be waived or adjusted based on the notice time the individual gives to the office. The individual or person (s) forfeits his or her rights to rebook another appointment until the late cancellation fee is paid in full. The individual credit card on file or credit to the account will be charged for any late cancellation or no-show fees owed to the practice. As stated, all sessions and payments are non-refundable.
No-Show Policy
In the event that an appointment is accepted and paid for and the individual or person(s) does not call to cancel or reschedule his or her scheduled appointment within one business day. This appointment is considered a no-show appointment. A no-show appointment is identified on any client (s)’ record when one does not show up for their appointment within 30 minutes of their scheduled appointment time. The individual or person (s) forfeits his or her rights to rebook another appointment independently, and the initial payment is not rolled over as credit. The client must restart the initial process over. As stated, all sessions and fees are non-refundable. Regular and consistent attendance is required to progress toward goals and meet with treatment success.
Excess Cancellations or Rebooking
If three consecutive appointments are canceled at any time and for any reason, (1) we will cancel your online booking privileges; (2) Have a verbal conversation about our practice policies; (3) You must prepay your scheduled appointments for the subsequent two sessions. And we reserve the right to discharge you and refer you to another treatment provider.
If any two appointments are canceled consecutively or otherwise,(1) we will cancel your online booking privileges;(2 ) You must prepay your scheduled appointments for the subsequent two sessions. And we reserve the right to discharge you and refer you to another treatment provider.
In the event that our practice reschedules your appointment due to unforeseen circumstances, building maintenance, or inclement weather, Your appointment will be rescheduled, credited, or canceled at no fault of your own.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation regarding this policy.
Fee Schedule, Updated 8/2021
Initial Sessions
Court Ordered Anger Management for 60 minutes at $120
Initial Individual Anger Management Session 80 minutes at $135
Initial Couples Session 80 minutes at $165
Initial Individual Session 80 minutes at $135
Initial Coaching Session 80 minutes at $135
Gottman Relationships Session, 2 hrs at $300
Following the Initial Appointment
Anger Management Coaching session, 50 minutes at $80
