At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- License
- LCSW, New Mexico / C-12181; LISW, Iowa / 095400
- NPI
- 1598438491
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Mexico
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Skill building
- Respectful care
About Lance
Lance Lashley is a licensed social worker practicing in New Mexico. He holds LCSW and LISW credentials and brings six years of professional experience to his work. He focuses on helping people who are coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, and LGBT concerns. Lance aims to create a respectful and compassionate atmosphere for people to talk about what matters to them.
He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. He combines practical skills training with time to reflect on patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing appears among his approaches and he uses it to help people find their own reasons for change.
Other approaches in his toolbox include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which are used to teach concrete skills for managing mood and stress. He also draws on psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to look at long-term patterns and build short-term progress.
Clients can expect a calm, straightforward manner and a focus on clear goals. Lance invites people to name small, practical steps they can try between sessions. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort where the person’s priorities guide the work.
He practices in New Mexico and conducts sessions in English. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist scheduling. To begin, a Start Therapy button and a short matching questionnaire are used to connect and schedule according to availability.
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How these approaches work in online sessions
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and why. It uses open questions and reflective listening to explore a person's own reasons for making different choices, often useful for addiction, habit change, and ambivalence about treatment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills and small experiments people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. It is often used when intense emotions or relationship struggles make daily life harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they will try approaches and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use online work to provide the same skill teaching, goal setting, and progress review as in-person care, adapted to the client’s daily life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGender dysphoriaIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
6+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Iowa
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship concerns, and LGBT-related issues. He also focuses on a range of related concerns like communication problems, addiction, and body image.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions direct and practical, mixing skills practice with conversations about patterns that affect mood and relationships. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach to help people find motivation for change.
What is his clinical background?
He has six years of professional experience and adapts treatment to each person’s needs. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate support throughout care.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as LCSW and LISW and practices in New Mexico. The credentials listed are LCSW and LISW as provided.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers