Here’s what you can expect from start to finish when beginning therapy with L & B Counseling. Our approach is structured, measurable, and designed to help you see real progress over time.
Initial Contact
Your journey begins with a conversation.
- You’ll receive a call back within one business day.
- We’ll determine whether L & B Counseling is the best fit for your needs and match you with a therapist.
- Our team will walk you through The L & B Counseling Way — how we work and what to expect next.
Beginning (Sessions 1–3)
The first few sessions are focused on understanding you and building a foundation for growth.
- Complete an intake assessment to help your therapist understand your goals and challenges.
- Establish your emotional baseline by measuring frequency, intensity, and duration of symptoms.
- Create your personal “heart baseline” — a visual representation of how much of your heart is covered by specific thoughts and feelings.
- Learn the process for recognizing and challenging irrational emotions.
- Identify methods and tools to use outside of therapy.
Middle Phase
As therapy progresses, we begin evaluating change and reinforcing progress.
- Reassess whether our approach continues to be the best fit for you.
- Measure progress by comparing current data to your original baseline.
- Incorporate new tools and techniques to deepen learning and strengthen coping skills.
Ending & Maintenance
When goals are met, we shift toward long-term maintenance and future planning.
- Begin spacing sessions to every three to four weeks as you maintain progress.
- Plan for discharge collaboratively with your therapist.
- Create personal goals for continued growth after therapy ends.
- Receive a summary that helps you understand your overall improvement in frequency, intensity, and duration of symptoms.
- If additional support is needed, we’ll provide trusted referrals.