Hi, I’m David Lechnyr, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Gottman Therapist.

If you’re here, something in your life or your relationship isn’t working the way you want it to, and you’re trying to decide whether this is the right place to get help.

Let me give you a clear sense of how I work, so you can decide if this is a fit.

I specialize in working with people who want more than insight or emotional support alone. I work with people who want to understand what is actually happening in their relationships and patterns, and who want practical ways to change them.

My work is structured, active, and grounded in evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and modern relationship science. That means we don’t just talk about what hurts. We identify what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what to do differently.

I’m not a passive listener, and I’m not a neutral observer. I’m engaged in the process with you. I offer feedback, structure, and strategies designed to work in real life, not just feel good in the moment.

Most of my clients tell me they make more progress in a relatively short period of time than they did in years of previous work, because we stay focused on what actually changes outcomes.

If what you’re looking for is a thoughtful, structured, and honest approach to creating better communication, more stability, and more satisfying relationships, you’re in the right place.

You can explore more about how I work throughout this site. When you’re ready, you can schedule a time to work together here.