At 30 mg? because that's what he said. he said moving up isn't necessary until you give 30 mg six weeks to take effect.
Most do need to take 60mg for the full therapeutic effect, but it might pay to see how you react to 30mg.
Would a dose increase to 60 even make the process faster and less painful?
Faster, possibly. Less painful, probably not, but usually not greatly more so. The dose is typically increased from 30mg to 60mg after 7-10 days.
and the lamictal dose im on isn't even high. I wonder if I should move up on it
You should discuss this with your doctor, however, don't increase it at the same time as the Cymbalta.