Lance Rao

I attended Fordham University in New York City for my undergraduate degree in philosophy. I received the Phi Sigma Tau award for graduating in the top 1% of the country . I then attended Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach for my graduate degree in mental health counseling, graduating Magna cum Laude.

As to work: for four years I worked directly under the auspices of the head psychiatrist of Sandy Pines, which is a locked psychiatric hospital for children up to the age of 18 in Tequesta Florida. I have also worked briefly at a place called Suncoast Mental Health where I was a therapist for adults as well.
Beyond The above, I have been in private practice since May of 2014.


My therapeutic approach is solution focused and proactive. Working as a team, we try to gain biographical insight and to confront obstacles, thereby changing and developing skills that lead to confident decision-making and lasting solutions. My work is characterized by empathy, optimism and collaboration. I am straight forward without being harsh, and encouraging without being judgmental.

I work with individuals confronted by various personal problems such as dating and relationship issues; infidelity; Break-ups and divorce; parenting; career matters; depression; anxiety and stress management and many more.

My clients depart from our counseling sessions feeling stronger, empowered and self-aware. This ultimately enhances their ability to connect on a more intimate level in all interpersonal relationships.

I primarily use techniques adapted from psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal neurobiology. These disciplines combined together create a powerful lens through which we can understand our inner lives with more clarity and improve our relationships with others.