David Lechnyr, LCSW

Directed Therapy & Supportive Counseling

Therapy & Counseling in Eugene, Oregon

Learn about the ways to combat self-sabotage, get unstuck in your relationships, and take back control of your life once and for all.

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David Lechnyr, LCSW Licensed Therapist & Counselor
David Lechnyr, LCSW – Licensed Therapist & Counselor

Do you know what almost all of my Eugene patients say to me during our first therapy session together?

“I need a therapist who does more than just sit there and listen.”

It’s absolutely true. Just showing up to therapy once a week won’t actually make any difference. We need to be challenged and guided. From my counseling office in Oregon, I can help you in this process by turning the tables and helping you feel better and teaching you the tactics that will actually make things stick.

“Before therapy, I felt like a complete mess. I felt lost. Every emotion and though I had felt wrong. I felt totally lost like I was drowning. I was so uncomfortable and very unhappy. I was starting to lose myself and everyone else that I cared about. After working with David, I learned how to be mindful and talk myself out of my spiral of endless worry. I don’t feel so completely lost or crazy. Instead, I feel more normal, more at peace. I’m not totally fighting myself at every turn.”

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Patient Review

Eugene, Oregon

I’m always impressed by how eager my patients are for change. Many have struggled so much in their lives and are ready for something different. Since I come from a multi-generational family of therapists and psychologists, I have grown up in this environment all my life and “breathed the air” of psychology, so to speak. I’ve learned that the hardest part of change for anyone is in understanding the places that scare us. If I can help, I would love to be a part of this change in your life.

“Before therapy, I felt a lack of control of my thoughts, feelings, emotions, and direction in life. I felt like my day-to-day was unpredictable. Now, I feel like I have strategies to deal with ups and downs and manage my way through any potential relapses.”

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Patient Review

Eugene, Oregon

Working with a therapist is NOT for you if…

  • You’re looking for a “Magic Bullet” to change your life without committing to any real work on your end
  • You’re not willing to invest at least 10 minutes a day on reinventing yourself using the skills and tactics learned in therapy
  • You’re struggling with serious issues of safety, self-harm, or suicide
  • You are overly self-medicating your emotional pain with alcohol, marijuana, or drugs, and are unwilling to change

You’re Ready for Counseling if…

  • You’re open to being challenged to move outside of your comfort zone in order to achieve higher levels of tangible success
  • You are willing to commit to making the changes you need and not wait for others in your life to change first
  • You feel like you’ve gotten as far with your struggles as you can, and are tired of just “maintaining” and keeping your head above water
  • You understand that progress will be challenging and that there will be ups and downs, but dramatic shifts in your life can happen by adjusting your life approach using the tactics you’ll learn

“I like the idea of a more proactive, aggressive approach to problem solving and it sounds like I can find that here.”

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Eugene, Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the first session like?
Our first meeting is as much about you interviewing me as it is about me finding out more about you. This must be a “good fit” for both of us in order for your therapy to be effective, and to tailor treatment to your specific issues (there is no one size fits all).

Do you take insurance?
If you are located in Eugene/Springfield, elsewhere in Oregon or Arizona, I can bill your mental health insurance for our work together. Private pay is also an option for those not wanting to deal with a large deductible or who are interested in increased privacy and confidentiality.

How fast will I get better?
Therapy isn’t like repairing a broken radio. It’s a process. Knowing this, it’s important to also realize that just “showing up” to therapy won’t really change anything in the long run. A better question to ask yourself is how much you’re willing to work on the things we talk about in-between sessions, which usually results in a significant improvement.

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