Counseling & Professional Services in Philadelphia, PA
The Gottman Relationship Checkup
The Gottman Method is an approach to couple’s therapy that includes an assessment of the relationship and integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House theory.
The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to: disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy in conflicting situations; and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship. Learn more about the Gottman Method →
Accept Your Invitation – Your therapist will invite you by email to The Gottman Relationship Checkup. Each individual must provide their own email address to sign in. Follow the email instructions. If you have any difficulties, please send us an email at admin@peacefullivingcounseling.com
Create a Private Profile – You and your partner will each create private profiles. This information will only be available to your therapist.
Complete the Questionnaire – Your responses will be kept 100% confidential and your therapist will review the results with you.
Complete the initial client or couples practice policies through our online portal (Must be completed before your first appointment with Ms. Ebony)
Attend your first session. Please bring a valid ID.
This tool streamlines the relationship assessment process for your therapist, providing personalized, clinical feedback plus specific recommendations for treatment based on your answers.
Payment Policy
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
