Lance Nabers, LMHC, LPC
Straightforward therapy for life transitions
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- Practical coping skills
- Values-focused work
- Relationship attention
About Lance
Lance Nabers is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience. He practices in Texas and has worked with people across several states. He focuses on clear, practical help for pressing life concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, and midlife transitions.
He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful. Conversations focus on what is happening day to day and what small changes could help. He supports people coping with grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes without using clinical jargon.
His approach draws on therapy methods that emphasize values, thought patterns, and relationships. That includes techniques to notice unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and strengthen close bonds. He also uses client-centered methods to follow the person's pace and priorities.
Lance has worked with concerns tied to identity and sexuality, parenting stress, caregiver strain, and workplace pressure. He pays attention to attachment issues, body image, ADHD, and the impact of trauma and abuse on daily life. His practice includes support for people exploring intimacy and relationship challenges.
Sessions aim to help people set realistic goals and try concrete steps between meetings. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s values and strengths guide the work. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful. Conversations focus on what is happening day to day and what small changes could help. He supports people coping with grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes without using clinical jargon.
His approach draws on therapy methods that emphasize values, thought patterns, and relationships. That includes techniques to notice unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and strengthen close bonds. He also uses client-centered methods to follow the person's pace and priorities.
Lance has worked with concerns tied to identity and sexuality, parenting stress, caregiver strain, and workplace pressure. He pays attention to attachment issues, body image, ADHD, and the impact of trauma and abuse on daily life. His practice includes support for people exploring intimacy and relationship challenges.
Sessions aim to help people set realistic goals and try concrete steps between meetings. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s values and strengths guide the work. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Hawaii, Colorado, Texas, Washington
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, centers on identifying personal values and taking small, committed actions toward them. It helps when worry, avoidance, or stuckness get in the way of what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and mood problems. It can be helpful for stress, sleeping issues, and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will partner with the person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift, and the therapist checks in regularly to make sure the plan still feels useful.
Because specific session formats were not listed in the profile, confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. For others, phone sessions may be lower bandwidth and simpler, while video sessions support visual connection. The therapist and client will decide together which setup best matches scheduling needs, comfort with technology, and the work they want to do.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lance help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes including midlife transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, down-to-earth style focused on practical steps and goals, while listening closely to each person's priorities.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and practices in Texas. His license history includes work across multiple states.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.