Lance Lashley

Lance Lashley is a licensed social worker practicing in New Mexico. He holds an LCSW and an LISW and brings six years of clinical experience to sessions. He focuses on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. Lance aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can start to make changes that matter to them.

He meets people where they are and tailors conversations to each person's needs. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with time spent on clearer thinking, better coping skills, and real-life steps to reduce overwhelm. He uses well-known therapy methods to guide work on mood, stress, and patterns that cause pain.

Lance often draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also uses dialectical behavior strategies to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas help when someone needs short-term momentum and clearer next steps.

People can expect a collaborative tone and a focus on small, doable changes. Conversations also explore past patterns when that helps explain current struggles. He shows sensitivity to issues like gender dysphoria, body image, and problems with abandonment or dependence.

Lance works with concerns including mood disorders, bipolar disorder, addiction, and narcissism-related issues. Sessions are conducted in English and he is licensed in both New Mexico and Iowa. To begin, clients follow the site's start process to match and schedule a time.

Approaches you might use in online sessions

Many clients find cognitive behavioral therapy useful for recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on concrete steps you can try between sessions to see what helps.

Dialectical behavior therapy adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and coping with stress without harmful behavior. DBT-style skills often include breathing, grounding, and communication techniques to use when feelings run high.

Motivational interviewing is a helpful way to build momentum when someone feels stuck. It focuses on identifying personal reasons to change and strengthening commitment to small next steps.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

The original biography did not specify which online session formats are used. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them.