Our relationship
begins with your inquiry to us
We invite you to express briefly your interests, needs and questions. We will
respond promptly by return e-mail, and we will perhaps recommend a telephone
interview. If you wish such an interview, we will determine a mutually satisfactory
time for it.
During this interview, we will clarify what your needs are and how best to serve
you. If our relationship ends with this interview there will be no charge. If
service is to continue, payment is required in advance for work planned for
the up-coming month, plus for the initial interview.
My rate of $125 per hour is applied only for direct contact time, unless otherwise
agreed. Between our sessions, I will work diligently on your behalf gathering
resources to aid in our work together.
Herman Melville lamented that, "In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its
way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is
stopped at all frontiers." Wishing to minimize my participation in this injustice,
I consistently offer my services on a reduced fee or pro bono publico basis
10 to 20 percent of the time. To be considered for reduced fee service, three
criteria must be meet: poverty, critical need for service, and suitability of
service for need.
Most clients
choose to schedule 2 to 4 one hour sessions per month. Other options include
one 2 hour long or four half hour long sessions per month. Options such as multi-hour
marathon sessions and several day retreats are figured on a basis of $600 per
day plus expenses. I charge for my time and expenses, not by the person. The
same hourly rate applies regardless of how many people participate, though expenses
may vary greatly with location, travel, accommodations, etc.