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TL Portrait of Dr. Terri Lechnyr

Dr. Terri Lechnyr

Calm, practical therapy for anxious minds

LCSW Washington

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Terri

Dr. Terri Lechnyr brings a practical, evidence-minded approach to therapy grounded in cognitive behavioral principles alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed work.

Background and approach

With 19 years as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), she emphasizes helping people reduce anxiety, manage stress, and move through grief or life transitions with clearer thinking and steadier emotions.

Her practice attends to a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and self-love, compassion fatigue, depression, panic and social anxiety, and the specific strains of caregiving or cancer-related stress. She also supports people navigating commitment questions, codependency, isolation, guilt and shame, midlife shifts, and seasonal mood changes.

Dr. Lechnyr works from a collaborative stance that values each person’s priorities and strengths.

She aims to help clients step away from external expectations, settle racing thoughts, and build confidence and calm. She is licensed in Oregon (OR LCSW L3333) and Arizona (AZ LCSW LCSW-17414) and practices from Washington.

Sessions are offered in English.

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits

Dr. Lechnyr uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for reducing anxiety, managing panic, and addressing depressive symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work, offering a supportive, empathetic space where individuals are heard and their goals shape the pace and focus of treatment. Mindfulness Therapy complements these approaches by teaching present-moment awareness and calming techniques that can ease racing thoughts and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try approaches that match their needs, and adjust strategies as progress is observed. This partnership helps tailor treatment to what actually feels useful and doable for the client.

Online therapy with Dr. Lechnyr can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or limited mobility. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home or other settings while allowing for a mix of real-time conversation and shorter messaging support between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Lechnyr address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, depression, compassion fatigue, and related challenges such as caregiving stress, codependency, panic, and seasonal affective disorder.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness approaches, along with motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements to support practical change and self-awareness.
How long has she practiced therapy?
Dr. Lechnyr has 19 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with credentials OR LCSW L3333 and AZ LCSW LCSW-17414, and she practices from Washington.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Oregon, Tennessee, Oregon, Washington, Arizona

Languages

English