Dr. Terri Lechnyr is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience. She focuses on helping people build calmer minds and stronger self‑esteem. Her style aims to make therapy practical and approachable for everyday life.
She helps people who struggle with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and depression. Relationship questions and intimacy-related concerns are also common topics she addresses. She works with people dealing with grief, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and the emotional strain of cancer.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She draws on client-centered work to listen closely and respect each person’s goals. Cognitive behavioral methods are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try manageable behavior changes.
Mindfulness skills and solution-focused strategies show up in sessions too. These tools help clients calm racing thoughts, break people-pleasing patterns, and try new ways of coping between meetings. Motivational interviewing supports shifts in motivation and commitment to change.
Dr. Lechnyr wants therapy to feel relevant to daily life. Conversations tend to focus on small, doable steps toward more confidence and less overwhelm. She invites people to explore authenticity and what it means to live by their own values.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. It helps when someone wants a space to be heard and to clarify their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it offers practical exercises to address anxiety, panic, low mood, and negative self-talk.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Before starting online therapy, confirm the current session options, scheduling arrangements, and fees. Discuss what will help you take part comfortably and how to fit appointments around everyday commitments. Agree on the next steps with the therapist so you know what to expect.
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, panic, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns, as well as self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, using client-centered listening along with practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused methods.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices from Washington.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What should I confirm before booking?
Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.