Lance Lashley, LCSW, LISW

Lance Lashley is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in New Mexico and Iowa. He has six years of experience helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and LGBTQ concerns. He focuses on meeting each person where they are and creating a plan that fits their life. Lance aims for conversations that feel respectful and direct. He listens for what matters most to each person and adjusts his approach to match their needs. Sessions typically look at current problems and practical steps to feel steadier day to day. He uses a mix of approaches depending on the situation. That can mean learning skills to manage intense emotions, trying small experiments to change unhelpful thoughts, or talking through patterns that keep recurring. His work is collaborative - the client helps set goals and priorities. Lance also supports people facing chronic illness, chronic pain, body image concerns, and money-related stress. He addresses relationship struggles, communication breakdowns, loneliness, and issues tied to gender identity. He helps people who are coping with substance use concerns and dissociation as well. He holds the credentials LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and LISW, Licensed Independent Social Worker. He practices in New Mexico and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapy approaches guide online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It is often used when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone struggles with self-destructive patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, useful for substance concerns or when making lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they choose techniques and priorities so sessions feel useful and relevant to everyday life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use the approaches above to help people manage stress, mood problems, relationship issues, and challenges related to chronic illness, adapting methods to what works best for each individual.