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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Friendship Recession: Why Adult Friendship Got Harder

September 17, 2026Nina-Lucia Rodriguez
49% of Americans now report three or fewer close friends, up from 27% in 1990. The reasons are more structural than personal.

The Friendship Recession: Why Adult Friendship Got Harder

September 17, 2026Nina-Lucia Rodriguez
49% of Americans now report three or fewer close friends, up from 27% in 1990. The reasons are more structural than personal.
Why Clients Don't Do Therapy Homework (And How to Assign Work They'll Actually Complete)

September 15, 2026Nina-Lucia Rodriguez
The reflex when work doesn't get done is to call it resistance. More often the assignment itself was the weak link — and that part is entirely within our control.

Why Clients Don't Do Therapy Homework (And How to Assign Work They'll Actually Complete)

September 15, 2026Nina-Lucia Rodriguez
The reflex when work doesn't get done is to call it resistance. More often the assignment itself was the weak link — and that part is entirely...
The Circle of Control: How to Stop Spending Energy on Things You Can't Change

September 10, 2026Nina-Lucia Rodriguez
Most of what exhausts people isn't the size of their problems — it's energy spent in the wrong ring. A ten-minute sorting exercise that shows you where yours is going.

The Circle of Control: How to Stop Spending Energy on Things You Can't Change

September 10, 2026Nina-Lucia Rodriguez
Most of what exhausts people isn't the size of their problems — it's energy spent in the wrong ring. A ten-minute sorting exercise that shows you where...