- Anxiety and mood
- LGBT concerns
- Practical strategies
About Lance
Lance Lashley is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in New Mexico. He holds LCSW and LISW credentials and brings six years of professional experience to his work. He focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and challenges related to LGBT identity. He also supports men facing issues around isolation, body image, and money stress.
He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped around the individual's needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Conversations are practical and direct, aimed at helping people make small changes that add up.
His background includes a mix of therapy styles that suit different problems. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to change, especially around substance use or lifestyle shifts. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to build on strengths and identify concrete next steps. Psychodynamic ideas may be brought in to understand how past patterns affect current relationships.
People who prefer a calm, straightforward approach often find his style approachable. He encourages honest talk about difficult topics and helps set manageable goals. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How his approaches translate to online work
Many of the methods he uses adapt well to remote conversations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, with practical exercises and homework that fit into daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, which can be practiced between sessions in real situations. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons to change and build commitment before making concrete plans.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer a shorter check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel time altogether. Licensed professionals can still use worksheets, skill practice, and step-by-step plans in remote sessions to help people apply what they discuss to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New Mexico, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Lance helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also focuses on relationship concerns, isolation, substance use, and men’s wellbeing topics.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses a direct, respectful approach and tailors conversations to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long lectures.
What is his clinical background?
He has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings. His work draws on multiple therapy methods to match a person’s needs.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in New Mexico as well as Iowa and practices from New Mexico. Credentials listed are LCSW and 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 costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.