Roadmap Sessions

Roadmap Sessions services offered in Houston, TX

A roadmap session is more than just an intake appointment; it’s a thoughtful, extended conversation designed to help clients feel seen, understood, and supported from the very beginning. At The Mending Place PLLC, roadmap sessions offer a deeper kind of connection, allowing space to explore health history, cultural background, lived experiences, personal strengths, and goals for growth. Rather than jumping straight into treatment, Leann Smith, PhD, and her team take time to learn about the whole person—where they’ve been, what matters to them, and where they want to go. To schedule your initial roadmap session, call The Mending Place PLLC or request an appointment online today.

Roadmap Sessions Q & A

What is a roadmap session?

A roadmap session is an extended initial consultation, typically lasting 75 to 90 minutes. During this time, you and Dr. Smith work together to build a complete picture of the client’s life. This includes health and mental health history, family and cultural background, values, personal strengths, and current challenges or questions.

The goal of the session is not just to gather information but to co-create a path forward that reflects the client’s identity, needs, and hopes. It’s a collaborative, compassionate process that centers the client’s voice. By honoring the full context of a person’s life, roadmap sessions help ensure that the care provided is aligned with who they truly are, not just what they’re struggling with.

How can a roadmap session help inform the care that I receive?

A roadmap session helps create a care plan that is grounded in insight and intention. By stepping back to look at the broader picture (what feels aligned, what’s out of balance, and what truly matters), Dr. Smith can recommend next steps that are tailored and thoughtful. Whether someone is seeking therapy, coaching, or an integrative approach to well-being, the clarity that comes from a roadmap session shapes the direction of future care.

For those who feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, this session can offer a sense of relief and direction. It helps identify priorities, highlight strengths, and uncover new possibilities for healing and growth.

What can I expect from a roadmap session?

You can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where you’re invited to be honest, reflective, and open. Dr. Smith may explore a range of topics, including past emotional or physical health experiences, cultural and family influences, identity, goals, and values. You and Dr. Smith all spend time identifying what’s been working, what hasn’t, and what kind of support might feel most helpful moving forward.

The tone is collaborative, curious, and empowering. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, you and Dr. Smith co-create a plan that resonates with their unique story and vision for the future.

What happens after a roadmap session?

After the session, you receive a personalized summary that may include key themes, reflections, and recommendations for next steps. This could involve moving into ongoing therapy or coaching, being referred to other supportive services, or working with specific tools or practices that align with your goals.

Importantly, the roadmap is flexible; it can evolve as the client grows and gains new insight. Whether used as a launchpad for ongoing care or simply as a stand-alone experience, a roadmap session offers clarity, direction, and a sense of empowerment.

At its core, a roadmap session is about creating space to pause, reflect, and move forward with intention. It honors the whole person—and helps ensure that whatever comes next feels aligned, supportive, and deeply personal.

Are you ready to schedule your roadmap session? Call The Mending Place PLLC or request an appointment online today.