Lakshyan Schanzer
Lakshyan Schanzer
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Lakshyan Schanzer

Lakshyan Schanzer

Psychologist, PhD
Rhode Island Waitlist Online
Cranston Not Accepting In-person
Updated June 7, 2021

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Pain management
  • Stress management
  • Relationships
  • Mindfulness
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Professional statement

Dr. Lakshyan Schanzer is a licensed psychologist bringing over 45 years of experience integrating Eastern and Western approaches to psychotherapy. At BodyMind Therapy in Cranston RI, Lakshyan offers a gentle, body-centered and meditative approach to psychotherapy, and a precise integrated approach to meditation and yoga programs. Some of the benefits that clients and students report include: Increased relaxation, less fatigue, enhanced capacity for pleasure and fun, relief of chronic tension and pain, resolution of inner and interpersonal conflicts, physical and emotional healing, and ability to make new life choices.

Clients also appreciate that BodyMind Therapy offers a safe, healing and accessible environment, and that therapy goals are established collaboratively. Whether it be yoga or meditation classes, or psychotherapy, clients leave the office with a sense of well-being, mental clarity and balance. See Lakshyan's website for BodyMind Therapy, where he offers yoga, meditation, and psychotherapy.

To make an appointment, please fill out the contact form or call Dr. Schanzer at 401-369-8115.

Message to clients

My clients and students value health, self-renewal and self-discovery, and believe that each of us plays an essential role in our healing. I use a meditative, gentle and brief method that: 1) Helps you discover patterns of thinking, feeling and action, 2) Makes emotions feel safe, uncovers core beliefs and images; 3) Utilizes the innate wisdom of the body; and 4) Opens new life choices. Most of my work is with individuals or couples suffering from stress, grief, depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, relationship difficulties, pain conditions, and sleeping and eating difficulties. I accept most health insurances.

Specialties

Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks

Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms

Pain management - Managing pain at work, e.g. Carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain

Stress management - Coping with stress of life and change, expectations of self and other

Relationships - Feeling unsatisfied in your partnership; communication challenges; addressing issues of power and voice; contemplation of separation; questioning one’s place in the relationship; breakups, friendships, dating

Mindfulness - Developing practices to encourage a state of active, open attention on the present

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • United Healthcare
  • Johnson and Wales University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Lakshyan Schanzer is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Ongoing sessions: $150 (60min)
  • Sliding scale: $90 - $150
  • Initial session: $180

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing

Location(s)

Cranston practice
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue 10am-5:30pm
  • Wed 10am-5:30pm
  • Thu 10am-2:30pm
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours
Online Sessions (Rhode Island)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 10am-5:30pm
  • Wed 10am-5:30pm
  • Thu 10am-2:30pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

BodyMind Therapy/The Yoga Studio, Founder and Director, 1979 - Present
Applied Yoga, Mindfulness, and Stress Management for Business, University, and Healthcare Settings, Consultant and Developer, 1979 - Present
Schanzer, L. "Discovering Nisargadatta Maharaj ", http://luthar.com/meeting-nisargadatta-maharaj-by-dr-lakshyan-schanzer/, and Cadernos de Yoga 2005, Brazil: http://editoraadvaita.blogspot.com/2009/11/descobrindo-nisargadatta-maharaj.html
Schanzer, L. "Meditation and Sleep," Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreaming, Macmillan NY, 1993
Schanzer, L. "Non-Invasive Methodologies of Studying Neurological Correlates of Human Mental States, in particular those during Psychotherapy – A Review of Recent Literature," Hakomi Forum, Boulder CO. 1988

AHP, Yoga Conferences & Yoga Teacher Training in USA & Brazil, 2008
William James College, PsyD, 1990
Certified Hakomi Teacher, 1987
Hakomi Training with Ron Kurtz, 1983
Satsang with Nisargadatta Maharaj, 1979
Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training with BKS Iyengar, 1979
Hunter College, MSEd, 1977
Integral Yoga Teacher Certification, 1971

Languages

English

Portuguese