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LCSW, LISW

Lance Lashley, LCSW, LISW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNew Mexico
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, LGBT, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lance

Lance Lashley is a licensed social worker practicing in New Mexico with LCSW and LISW credentials. With six years of clinical experience, he focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship challenges, and LGBT-related issues.

Background and approach

He also works with a range of related concerns including mood disorders, substance use, dissociation, chronic illness and pain, and problems with communication and self-image. His approach blends evidence-informed methods and depth-oriented work, and he adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific situation.

Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate stance aimed at understanding patterns, increasing coping skills, and exploring internal dynamics. Lance emphasizes collaboration and tailors interventions so they align with individual goals and life circumstances.

In practice he draws on Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive and behavioral techniques, mindfulness-informed strategies, and psychodynamic perspectives to address both symptoms and underlying processes. He offers multiple remote session formats to fit different schedules and preferences and guides people through the initial steps toward starting therapy.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to notice and dialogue with different parts of the self, helping people understand inner conflicts and cultivate greater self-leadership; it can be useful for patterns like self-criticism, dissociation, and complex emotional responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies, making it a good fit for anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods and adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve. That shared decision-making helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the person feel and function better.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and flexibility. These formats allow continuity of care across schedules and locations and make it easier to use skill-building between appointments, check in more frequently when needed, and fit therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lance address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, LGBT-related issues, and relationship challenges as well as related areas like substance use, dissociation, body image, chronic pain and mood disorders.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines respectful, compassionate dialogue with collaborative goal-setting and tailors techniques to each person’s needs, blending practical skills and exploratory work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working as a licensed social worker in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He holds LCSW and LISW credentials with licence details NM LCSW C-12181 and IA LISW 095400 and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepression

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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

New Mexico, Iowa

Languages

English