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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- LGBT concerns
About Lance
Lance Lashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with six years of professional experience based in New Mexico. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, and LGBT concerns. He lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy among his approaches.
Lance frames sessions as practical conversations about what is causing distress and what can change. He uses therapy methods that look at thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and patterns in relationships. He works to help people name problems clearly and try small steps that can make daily life feel more manageable.
In practice he combines short-term problem solving with attention to longer-standing patterns. That can mean working on immediate coping skills and then looking at how past experiences shape current reactions. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people find their own reasons for change, while psychodynamic ideas are used to notice repeating themes in relationships.
He describes his style as direct and respectful. Sessions typically include setting goals, tracking progress, and adjusting approaches as needed. He also attends to issues that often overlap with mood and anxiety, such as substance use, body image, chronic illness, and difficulties with boundaries.
People considering work with him should know he practices in New Mexico and provides services in English. The site process asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin a match.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and stress by teaching specific skills that change daily routines and reactions.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication to reduce cycles of escalating conflict or self-harm behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation. It is brief and collaborative, useful when someone feels uncertain about making changes to substance use, routines, or other habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That decision is revisited as progress is tracked so the plan can shift if something isn’t working.
Confirm the current session formats before booking because session delivery options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also allow sessions that focus on skill practice, symptom tracking, and problem solving in ways that aim to fit around everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Iowa
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship concerns, and LGBT-related issues. He also focuses on related problems like substance use, body image, and chronic illness.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of practical problem solving and exploration of patterns. Sessions often set clear goals, teach coping skills, and review progress together.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience delivering mental health services. That experience is applied to mood, anxiety, and relationship work.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in New Mexico. The credentials are listed as NM LCSW and IA LISW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.