- Calm and confident
- Practical tools
- Client-centered
About Terri
Dr. Terri Lechnyr is an LCSW who focuses on helping people regain calm, confidence, and a clearer sense of self. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her style is direct but warm, aimed at practical change rather than long, abstract discussion.
Many clients seek help when racing thoughts make relaxation hard or when patterns like people-pleasing and codependency leave them feeling drained. Dr. Lechnyr supports people who are coping with life changes, midlife transitions, panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, and issues tied to caregiving or cancer. She also addresses worries about commitment, jealousy, communication problems, and finding life purpose.
Her work combines client-centered conversations with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions may include noticing unhelpful thinking, trying small behavior changes, and practicing grounding or awareness exercises to reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help set concrete goals and track progress.
Dr. Lechnyr draws on 19 years of clinical experience in Washington. She aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where people can speak frankly, try new approaches, and build habits that fit real life. Talk in sessions is practical and goal-directed, while also honoring personal values and strengths.
People who connect with her often want to stop following what others expect and start making choices that feel authentic. She encourages small, consistent steps toward more stable moods, clearer boundaries, and greater self-respect.
Many clients seek help when racing thoughts make relaxation hard or when patterns like people-pleasing and codependency leave them feeling drained. Dr. Lechnyr supports people who are coping with life changes, midlife transitions, panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, and issues tied to caregiving or cancer. She also addresses worries about commitment, jealousy, communication problems, and finding life purpose.
Her work combines client-centered conversations with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions may include noticing unhelpful thinking, trying small behavior changes, and practicing grounding or awareness exercises to reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help set concrete goals and track progress.
Dr. Lechnyr draws on 19 years of clinical experience in Washington. She aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where people can speak frankly, try new approaches, and build habits that fit real life. Talk in sessions is practical and goal-directed, while also honoring personal values and strengths.
People who connect with her often want to stop following what others expect and start making choices that feel authentic. She encourages small, consistent steps toward more stable moods, clearer boundaries, and greater self-respect.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.