Dr. Terri Lechnyr, LCSW

Dr. Terri Lechnyr is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. She uses practical talk and straightforward guidance to help clients build calm, confidence, and clearer boundaries.

Her work often focuses on intimacy-related issues, communication problems, jealousy, codependency, and commitment worries. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and the emotional toll of major life changes. Sessions are aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving daily functioning.

Dr. Lechnyr blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices. She draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work. The result is a mix of listening, skills practice, and small, achievable steps forward.

People who prefer direct feedback will find her style straightforward and warm. She invites clients to notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try new behaviors, and practice self-compassion. Work in sessions includes setting realistic goals and experimenting with changes between meetings.

All care is offered in English and provided from Washington. Dr. Lechnyr aims to help people reclaim their sense of purpose and feel more confident in relationships and daily life. If someone wants help with jealousy, midlife shifts, panic, or rebuilding self-esteem, she can provide practical support and clear next steps.

Practical approaches for online care

Dr. Lechnyr uses client-centered work that focuses on the person in front of her. This approach means sessions often begin with open listening and follow the client’s priorities, helping people feel heard and understood before trying new strategies.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT helps break cycles of anxious or negative thinking and teaches concrete skills to manage panic, social anxiety, or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to pick methods that match goals, values, and daily routines. That means trying different techniques together and adjusting based on what helps most.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.