Dr. Terri Lechnyr, LCSW

Dr. Terri Lechnyr, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), helps people who feel stuck by patterns such as codependency, people pleasing, or an anxious attachment style that makes relationships feel difficult. She works with clients who experience racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing, or persistent worry and offers practical support to help them develop greater calm, confidence, and a stronger sense of self. Dr. Lechnyr encourages clients to step away from societal expectations about what they should be doing and to reclaim their authentic priorities and values. Her approach blends warmth with direct, clear feedback aimed at helping clients make real changes in day-to-day life.

She is experienced in supporting people through grief, life transitions, caregiver stress, and challenges such as depression, anxiety, and intimacy or relationship concerns. Dr. Lechnyr also addresses issues related to cancer, burnout and compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and social anxiety. Clients say they appreciate her energy, kindness, and straightforward insight, and she aims to create a space where people can build practical skills, increase self-compassion, and move toward goals that matter to them.

Dr. Lechnyr is based in Washington and brings 19 years of experience as a licensed social worker to her clinical practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Lechnyr uses client-centered therapy to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people clarify what matters to them and build confidence in making changes that align with their authentic self.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, and it can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, panic, racing thoughts, and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Lechnyr works with each person to consider needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she tailors methods so therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the client to adapt to a single model.

Online therapy with Dr. Lechnyr offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support without travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats effectively to build momentum, practice skills between sessions, and support progress in ways that match a client’s lifestyle and comfort level.