Nick Sanchez, LMFT
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How Therapy Works

What to Expect

Therapy with me is structured, direct, and built around your goals. Here is how it works.

The first session is an assessment. I want to understand what brought you in, what you have already tried, and what you are hoping to get out of this. I ask a lot of questions. By the end of that session, we will both have a clear picture of what we are working with.

The 10-Session Framework

From there, I build a treatment plan using a 10-session framework. We set specific goals, identify the patterns that need attention, and establish a timeline. This is not a rigid contract. It is a structure that keeps us both accountable and gives us regular checkpoints to evaluate progress.

At sessions 4, 7, and 10, we check in on where things stand. Are we making progress? Do the goals still feel right? Do we need to shift focus? These conversations keep therapy intentional rather than open-ended.

Peak Within

What Sessions Look Like

Each session is 50 minutes. You bring what is most relevant that week, and I hold the structure around it. Some weeks, that means working on a specific issue. Other weeks, it means stepping back to look at a bigger pattern.

I will be honest with you. If I see avoidance, I will name it. If something is not working, I will say so. I expect the same from you. The best results come from clients who are willing to be direct about what is and is not landing.

Timeline

Some clients come in for a focused block of 10 sessions and get what they need. Others work with me for months or years as different challenges come up. There is no minimum commitment and no pressure to stay longer than you need to.

What matters is that every session has a purpose and that we are both clear on what we are working toward.

Is This the Right Fit?

Therapy with me works best for people who want to be challenged, not just supported. If you are looking for a space to vent without direction, I am probably not the right fit. If you want a therapist who will help you see what is actually happening, hold you accountable to your goals, and push you toward real change, we will likely work well together.