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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Nancy
Nancy Buchanan, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), is licensed in Washington and has 29 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and depression. She describes clients as the experts of their own stories and focuses on building on each person’s strengths.
Nancy helps people talk through current problems and find practical ways to cope. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and developing steps to change them. She supports people who are dealing with abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related stress, and communication problems.
She also addresses drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin matters, forgiveness, guilt and shame. Isolation, loneliness, social anxiety, and phobia are part of her work. She guides people who want to build self-love and improve motivation and confidence.
Her style emphasizes collaboration. She listens for what is working, then suggests small, doable changes. She helps people set realistic goals and practice new skills between sessions.
Nancy values the decision to start therapy and acknowledges the courage it takes. She encourages straightforward conversation about goals, timing, and what will feel manageable. The focus is on clear steps that fit daily life and on strengthening existing resources.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Billing uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions
Evidence-based techniques form the basis of her work. One common approach is focused problem solving that identifies specific patterns and builds step-by-step plans to change them. This helps when anxiety, low motivation, or recurring relationship problems are the main issue.Another approach emphasizes skills practice and behavioral changes. That involves trying small actions between sessions to increase confidence and reduce symptoms of depression or social anxiety. These techniques make progress measurable and practical.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment choices are revisited as goals evolve so the plan stays useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy day. It can also allow shorter check-ins, less travel time, or a way to continue care across locations when appropriate.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Nancy works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on abandonment, aging issues, cancer-related stress, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She helps clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop small, doable steps to change them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of professional experience in the field. That span reflects long-term practice supporting a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Washington. Her profile lists Washington as her location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are payments handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Cost varies with location.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.