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BEFORE YOUR NEXT SESSION
At Before Your Next Session, we are dedicated to empowering both therapists and clients with evidence-based mental health resources. Our mission is to provide you with tools that not only enhance the therapeutic process but also foster deeper understanding, improve outcomes, and support meaningful progress in therapy. By equipping you with these resources, we aim to create lasting positive change and elevate the quality of care within the therapeutic journey.
BEFORE YOUR NEXT SESSION
Empowering Therapy with Evidence-Based Tools
Before Your Next Session was founded by Nina-Lucia Rodriguez, LMHC — a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. A graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University, Nina's clinical approach draws on CBT, DBT, and a culturally informed framework. She also leads Cognitive Wisdom Counseling, a private practice based in New York City, where she works with individuals using an integrative, person-centered approach to build clarity, resilience, and lasting change.
Before Your next Session
Practical Resources for Real-World Application
We are committed to offering expertly crafted workbooks and resources that are practical, easy to integrate into therapy, and designed to help individuals manage their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve meaningful progress in their mental health journey. Each resource is thoughtfully developed to support both therapists and clients in making lasting improvements, ensuring that the therapeutic process is both effective and accessible.
Before Your Next Session
Tailored Support for Your Therapeutic Journey
Whether you are a therapist seeking new tools for your practice or an individual looking for guidance, our resources are tailored to meet your needs. We believe in the transformative power of evidence-based practices and are here to support you every step of the way.
Explore our range of digital downloads to find the support you need to achieve your mental health goals.
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"Am I the Problem?" — What That Question Usually Means
Nina-Lucia RodriguezRereading a sent message at 11pm to work out whether you were the unreasonable one. The question resists a straight answer, for specific reasons.
"Am I the Problem?" — What That Question Usually Means
Nina-Lucia RodriguezRereading a sent message at 11pm to work out whether you were the unreasonable one. The question resists a straight answer, for specific reasons.
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How to Structure a First Couples Session
Nina-Lucia RodriguezThe most common first-session dynamic is one partner who has been pushing for this for a year and one who agreed to come once. Name it out loud.
How to Structure a First Couples Session
Nina-Lucia RodriguezThe most common first-session dynamic is one partner who has been pushing for this for a year and one who agreed to come once. Name it out...
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Why You Can Feel Worse After a Good Therapy Session
Nina-Lucia RodriguezPeople quit therapy over this, concluding it isn't working for them. Several different things produce the same feeling, and they call for different responses.
Why You Can Feel Worse After a Good Therapy Session
Nina-Lucia RodriguezPeople quit therapy over this, concluding it isn't working for them. Several different things produce the same feeling, and they call for different responses.