Welcome to Onboard, where you’re not alone on your journey. At Onboard, Dr. Grigg and Dr. Schmidt join forces to offer you a rare and empowering opportunity—two dedicated experts committed to guiding you through life’s most challenging relationship milestones.
With decades of combined experience in counseling, mediation, and family dynamics, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based support tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re navigating high-conflict divorce, seeking couples counseling, engaging in family therapy, or preparing for marriage, our collaborative approach ensures you have the insight, compassion, and expertise necessary to foster lasting growth and understanding.
At Onboard, we’re more than just counselors and mediators—we’re your partners in creating stronger, healthier relationships every step of the way.
Our Process at Onboard
- Initial Contact & Intake
- Reach Out: Start by contacting us via phone, email, or our online form.
- Intake Questionnaire: Complete a brief questionnaire to share your background, current concerns, and goals.
- Initial Consultation: Schedule a no-obligation consultation with Dr. Grigg and Dr. Schmidt to discuss your needs and outline potential pathways.
- Comprehensive Assessment
- Detailed Interviews: Participate in in-depth intake sessions where we gather more detailed information about your personal history, relationship dynamics, and specific challenges.
- Assessment Tools: We use validated questionnaires and assessment tools to identify key areas for growth and understand the root of your concerns.
- Customized Treatment Plan Development
- Collaborative Planning: Using the collected information, we jointly develop a personalized treatment plan. This plan outlines short- and long-term goals, the structure of sessions (which may include counseling, mediation, or family therapy), and the specific therapeutic approaches to be used.
- Goal Setting: Together, we set measurable objectives to track progress over time.
- Tailored Sessions
- Flexible Session Formats: Sessions are designed to meet your unique needs and can vary from one-on-one counseling to joint mediation sessions or family therapy, depending on your situation.
- Diverse Approaches: We incorporate various methodologies, ensuring that the sessions are both supportive and pragmatic.
- Ongoing Monitoring & Feedback
- Regular Progress Reviews: At the start of each session, we review progress toward your goals, discussing successes and any areas that may need adjustment.
- Feedback Loop: We actively solicit your feedback through surveys and open discussions, ensuring that you feel heard and that your needs are consistently met.
- Adaptive Adjustments: Based on your feedback and observed progress, we adjust our strategies and goals to remain aligned with your evolving circumstances.
- Continuous Support & Adjustments
- Responsive Planning: As challenges arise or circumstances change, your treatment plan is revisited and revised. This ensures that the support you receive is always relevant and effective.
- Resource Provision: We provide additional resources, tools, and recommendations to support your journey outside of our sessions.
- Final Review & Future Planning
- Outcome Evaluation: When approaching the end of a designated treatment phase, we conduct a comprehensive review of your progress and celebrate your achievements.
- Transition Strategy: We develop a plan for maintaining progress post-therapy, which may include follow-up sessions, additional resources, or referrals as needed.
- Long-Term Follow-Up
- Sustained Engagement: Our commitment to your well-being continues beyond initial sessions. We offer periodic check-ins and long-term follow-up appointments to support ongoing growth and address new challenges.
- Community Resources: We connect you with workshops, support groups, or additional services that can enhance your long-term success.
At Onboard, our dual-expert approach ensures that you have two dedicated professionals in your corner, guiding you every step of the way. This comprehensive, flexible process is designed to empower you through every chapter of your shared journey. Let’s work together to create stronger, healthier relationships.


