David Lechnyr, LCSW

David Lechnyr, LCSW This page is for people who want better relationships, not just better advice. You’ve created something meaningful together.

Now you might be looking to add new dimensions to your relationship, keep your spark alive, or strengthen the emotional intimacy you share. As a Certified Gottman Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping couples enhance the unique partnership they’ve built together.

02/20/2026

Your partner says you need an antidepressant. You are not sure you agree. That moment is not really about medication. It is about how much strain both of you can tolerate if nothing changes. You do not have to decide what is “right.” You do have to decide what the cost of staying the same will be for you and for the relationship.

02/20/2026

Signs you need therapy? Your spouse is begging you to go. There are some exceptions, so let’s talk about it.

02/10/2026

What if you can’t afford therapy? This is not a simple binary decision. However if it’s too expensive, and then after the vacation to Disneyland, you pay $16,000 in the divorce, I would probably raise an eyebrow or two. 

When you reflect back on your childhood and you remember that, yes, indeed, my father was a psychotherapist too…
02/05/2026

When you reflect back on your childhood and you remember that, yes, indeed, my father was a psychotherapist too…

02/05/2026

That desire to eliminate all uncertainty? That’s actually the causal factor in generalized anxiety disorder.

02/04/2026

Don’t let something that feels unfair. Define your next actions and therefore swollen make you become someone you’re not.

02/03/2026

You can’t half-work on a relationship while keeping divorce as your backup plan. It doesn’t build the safety needed for any of the communication changes to stick.

02/03/2026

Never been a fan of the dark winters in Oregon. Everyone and their cousin struggles with seasonal affect of some type I’ve noticed. Thankfully, at least we have illuminated signage. 😁

01/29/2026

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with you. Not at all. That’s wonderful, that’s excellent. But don’t forget to be uncomfortable enough to make the changes you want in your life.

01/20/2026

Overthinking, ruminating and nonstop planning are often signs of an intolerance for uncertainty (aka anxiety)

01/20/2026

What’s the most important thing in your therapy office?

01/20/2026

Ever had a subpoena served while you’re in session with a client? This happened to me, and while it’s often just for expert witness stuff, it’s a pain in the butt.

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David Lechnyr, LCSW

As a therapist, my goal is to help you to answer the questions that have been plaguing you and negatively affecting your life. This can be best accomplished by being honest with ourselves (what you avoid imprisons you) and learning how to not let our past control the future. With these, our path to effectively deal with our problems is easer to navigate.

Since receiving my Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work in 1992 from Walla Walla University, I have discovered that insight can be found in almost every area of our lives, if we know where to look for it. My approach to therapy has been influenced greatly by Carl Rogers, Aaron Beck, John Gottman, and Pema Chödrön. My training includes CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) for depression & anxiety from the Beck Institute as well as completing Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I am licensed and can provide therapy in both Oregon and Arizona.