Lakshyan Schanzer(He/Him/His)
Psychologist, PsyD•Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Rhode Island
Anxiety-Depression-Pain management-Stress management-Relationships-Mindfulness-
Lakshyan Schanzer
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Professional statement
Dr. Lakshyan Schanzer is a licensed psychologist bringing over 50 years of experience integrating Eastern and Western approaches to psychotherapy. 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 Lakshyan's safe, healing, and accessible environment, and that therapy goals are established collaboratively. Whether it be psychotherapy, yoga or meditation, clients feeling understood and leave with a sense of well-being, mental clarity and balance. See Lakshyan's website: BodyMindRI for more details on his work.
To make an appointment, please fill out the contact form or call Dr. Schanzer directly.
Even as Dr Schanzer is gradually moving towards full retirement, new clients are welcome. Please note: As of 2026, clients must be able to pay Dr Schanzer out-of- pocket. If your health insurance policy allows you to see a non-panel & licensed psychologist, he will provide you with a 'super-bill' that you submit to your insurance to reimburse you.
You can meet in-person or online.
Out of pocket fee as of 2026 will be $200/hour with 90 minute sessions also available.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 49 years
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, Published online & 'Cadernos de Yoga', Brazil, 2005, 2003 - 2008
Schanzer, L. "Meditation and Sleep" , Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreaming, Macmillan NY, 1993, 1993 - 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, 1988 - 1988
First yoga teacher employed as a teacher in Brooklyn School District 18 as a clinician for substance abuse prevention., Teacher, 1973 - 1977
AHP, Yoga Conferences & Yoga Teacher Training in USA & Brazil, 2008
AHP, regional conferences-presenter, 1995
William James College, PsyD, 1990
3rd LMHC licensed in RI, LMHC, 1988
Certified Hakomi Teacher, Certified Hakomi Teacher, 1987
Hakomi Training with Ron Kurtz, Certified Hakomi Therapist, 1983
Satsang with Nisargadatta Maharaj, 1978-79, 1979
Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training with BKS Iyengar, 1978-79, 1979
Hunter College, MSEd Counseling, 1977
Integral Yoga Teacher Certification, Beginner, Intermediate, 1971
Licensure
Rhode Island: PS00490Languages
English, PortugueseSpecialties
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+)
- Seniors (65+)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Lakshyan Schanzer is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$180 - $200
- Initial session:$250 (60min)
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:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Every other week
Therapist's note
I have been teaching and practicing meditative and body-centered health practices since 1971. I started the 3rd Yoga Studio in New England in 1979 with a focus on meditative yoga programs and psychotherapy. I see clients privately in-person or online as a licensed psychologist.
As I am gradually moving towards full retirement, as of 2026, I will no longer accept health insurance. Clients must be able to pay out of pocket costs. If your health insurance policy allows you to see a non-panel & licensed psychologist I can provide paperwork you may need for reimbursement.
We can meet in-person or online.
Out of pocket fee as of 2026 will be $200/hour with 90 minute sessions also available.
Client testimonials
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