- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and DBT methods
- LGBT related issues
About Lance
Lance Lashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with six years of professional experience. He is licensed in New Mexico and Iowa and works with people facing anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship difficulties, and LGBT questions.
He focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. Sessions tend to include talking through current problems, tracking patterns, and trying small changes to see what helps. Lance often uses methods that look at thoughts and behaviors as well as skills for handling strong emotions.
Clients who struggle with persistent worry or fear about social situations will find a direct approach to managing anxious thoughts. He also helps people address mood shifts, relationship stress, and challenges tied to identity and gender dysphoria. Work can include tracking triggers, testing new ways of responding, and building everyday coping skills.
Lance draws on several evidence-informed ways of working, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, alongside solution-focused conversations and motivational techniques. He mixes shorter skill-building work with deeper reflection when that feels useful. Sessions are framed around practical goals the client defines.
Over time, therapy emphasizes clearer communication, steadier mood management, and better handling of stressful situations. People who want straightforward feedback and concrete tools to try between sessions will recognize this style. To begin, clients choose an online path, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Using different approaches in online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes. It is often used for anxiety and social fears by practicing manageable steps and tracking results. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when worry or relationship stress feels overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel unsure about change by clarifying values and increasing readiness to try new behaviors.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick approaches that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with short skills sessions and later adding deeper reflective work if it helps.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice real-life exposure or communication skills in contexts close to their daily routines. Licensed professionals can adapt sessions to focus on skill practice, behavior experiments, or planning steps between meetings.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, and LGBT related concerns, plus related areas like isolation, body image, and communication problems.
How would he approach my anxiety or social fears?
He uses practical methods such as CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage strong emotions, then practices small changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working as a social worker in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in New Mexico and Iowa; his practice lists New Mexico as a location.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are scheduled and delivered.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.