Licensed clinical social worker recordWashington
Dr. Terri Lechnyr, LCSW
Washington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Oregon
- Psychologist, licence 2057
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 6510
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L3333
- Licensed in Washington
- Psychologist, licence PY60394738
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-17414
- NPI
- 1386702207
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
These details come from information Terri supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Terri
Dr. Terri Lechnyr is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon and Arizona with 19 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and depression. She focuses on practical skills for coping with life changes and compassion fatigue, and also supports concerns such as cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, codependency, and panic attacks.
She prefers straightforward, direct conversations that get to the heart of a problem. Sessions include identifying patterns that keep someone stuck and trying small, manageable changes to see what helps. People who are weighed down by guilt, shame, jealousy, isolation, or social anxiety work on clearer communication and healthier boundaries.
Her work draws on client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral ideas, mixed with mindfulness and solution-focused steps. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to change habits or make a new plan. These methods are used to break problems into concrete pieces and test what works in day-to-day life.
Dr. Lechnyr often helps people wrestling with midlife questions, life purpose, seasonal mood shifts, and women’s issues. She also addresses commitment worries and intimacy concerns with practical exercises and communication practice. The focus is on building confidence and calmer thinking rather than on labels.
Meetings are conversational and goal-oriented. The first sessions typically clarify what matters most and set simple next steps. To start, readers should follow the site’s booking flow and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Lechnyr uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person, helping them clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety or low mood and then tests small behavior changes to reduce distress.She also uses mindfulness practices to help reduce racing thoughts and increase present-moment awareness. Mindfulness exercises are short, practical, and can be used between sessions to steady anxiety or manage strong emotions. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; she collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use techniques in real-life settings between meetings. The therapist will help plan how to use session time most effectively for practical changes and symptom relief.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Arizona
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue, plus related concerns like caregiver stress and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, using client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working with adults on emotional and relationship concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon and Arizona and practices from Washington.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers