Lance Lashley, LCSW, LISW

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 manage anxiety, depression, bipolar mood shifts, and LGBT related concerns.

Lance uses practical, goal-focused conversations to help people feel steadier day to day. He adapts sessions to individual needs and explains options in plain language. He treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

In session he often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shape more useful habits. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. These approaches are blended to match each persons goals.

Lance can help people address relationship strain, communication problems, feelings of isolation, and concerns about identity or body image. He also works with issues such as addiction, chronic illness, money stress, and patterns of avoidance or dependency.

His style is collaborative and straightforward. He aims to make sessions useful right away while building toward longer term goals. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their availability.

How CBT and DBT Skills Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to see what helps. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and managing day-to-day stress. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for handling strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and better managing relationships. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, collaborative approach that helps people clarify goals and strengthen motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss these methods and decide collaboratively which tools to try first. That choice is based on personal goals, what has or hasnt helped before, and practical needs for sessions.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit short check-ins, skill coaching between sessions, or busy schedules. These options make it easier to practice CBT and DBT skills consistently and to adjust the format as needs change.