- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose work
- CBT and ACT
About Lance
Lance Martin is a Washington state LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 16 years of professional experience. He works with adults who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and life purpose.
He also supports people facing questions around sexual identity and LGBT concerns, neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome, and non-traditional relationship styles including polyamory and kink. Other areas he notes are first responder issues, grief and end-of-life concerns, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, sex addiction, social anxiety, and challenges common in young adulthood.
Lance combines practical methods with reflective conversation. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and act in line with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Client-centered and existential approaches create a space for honest exploration of meaning and choice.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He works with motivation, confidence, and reducing distress so people can take clearer next steps. Expect straightforward language and concrete practices you can try between meetings.
He offers services from Washington and conducts work in English. If you are weighing whether to start, he asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if his way of working fits your needs.
Approaches you can try in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and sensations without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful when someone feels directionless or conflicted about what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Client-centered therapy centers on the person's experience and priorities, offering reflective listening and support for exploring choices and meaning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and will help identify which methods fit best. That selection happens collaboratively, and adjustments are made as needs change over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into busy days, make it easier to keep brief check-ins, or let someone avoid travel time. Online work can let therapists use ACT or CBT exercises between sessions and focus on real-life problem solving that fits your schedule.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship questions, and life purpose concerns. He also lists additional focus areas like LGBT issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, kink and polyamory related concerns, and first responder issues.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines conversational, goal-focused sessions with practical methods. Techniques include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and life-direction concerns.
What credential and location should I be aware of?
He is a Washington LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing from Washington state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.