How We Work With Families
When a loved one is struggling with addiction, every decision can feel overwhelming.
Our role is to provide clear, independent guidance so your family can move forward with confidence.
How Working Together Begins
Every client relationship begins with a Family Strategy Session — the initial paid engagement with Sondey Advisory Group.
75 minutes · in-person, phone, or video
$500one-time
This focused 75-minute strategy session is designed to understand your family's current situation, identify immediate priorities, provide clarity around next steps, and begin establishing a practical path forward.
No ongoing retainer is required.
Ongoing Advisory Support
Families who desire continued guidance after the Family Strategy Session may choose one of our advisory service levels for ongoing planning, consultation, and support.
$1,250/month
Ideal for families seeking structured monthly guidance.
Includes:
$2,500/month
For families who want deeper coordination and availability.
Everything in Foundation plus:
$5,000/month
Our highest level of access, coordination, and planning.
Everything in Advocate plus:
Pricing is guaranteed for 12 months from the beginning of your advisory agreement.
Our Process
Step 1
Every client relationship begins with a comprehensive Family Strategy Session where we learn your family's unique circumstances, discuss your concerns, and identify immediate priorities.
Step 2
We use The Sondey Method™ to evaluate your family's situation, identify available options, discuss risks and benefits, and build a thoughtful strategy tailored specifically to your needs.
Step 3
Together we create a living strategic roadmap that helps your family stay organized, focused, and prepared as circumstances change.
Step 4
Families who desire continued guidance may choose one of our advisory service levels for ongoing planning, consultation, and support.
Support
Strategic Planning Sessions are comprehensive meetings focused on your family's overall strategy.
During these meetings we review progress, discuss treatment and recovery options, update your Sondey Strategic Roadmap™, establish priorities, answer important questions, and determine next steps.
Think of this as your family's planning meeting.
Life rarely waits until the next scheduled meeting.
Advisory Consultations provide focused guidance between Strategic Planning Sessions whenever important situations arise.
Examples
These consultations help families make informed decisions while remaining aligned with their overall strategic roadmap.
Availability
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern
Executive package: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Eastern
These are the windows in which we respond to calls, emails, and messages. They are separate from scheduled appointment availability.
Scheduled Appointments
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30–7:45 PM Eastern
Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM Eastern, offered as two scheduled session blocks rather than four continuous hours.
Each block is reserved for one new-client Family Strategy Session (up to the full 75-minute weekday window) or one 60-minute Strategic Planning Session for an existing retainer client. Executive clients receive first priority for Saturday blocks; any block not reserved is available to Foundation and Advocate clients. This reflects our initial launch schedule.
While actively meeting with another client or traveling for a scheduled engagement, response times may be extended until that engagement concludes.
What You Can Expect
Independent Guidance
No Referral Fees
Family-First Recommendations
Honest Communication
Confidential Support
Personalized Strategy
Our recommendations are based solely on what we believe is in your family's best interests. We do not accept referral fees or financial incentives from treatment providers.
You don't have to navigate addiction alone.
If your family is ready for experienced, independent guidance, we'd be honored to help.