- Stress management
- Grief support
- Social anxiety
About Nancy
Nancy Buchanan is a Washington LMHC with 29 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self esteem, and depression. She also works with issues like abandonment, isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
Nancy listens for the practical problems that make daily life harder. She treats concerns one step at a time and focuses on what the person already does well. Sessions are conversational and aimed at clarifying what someone wants to change and how to get there.
Her approach centers on building useful skills and clearer thinking. She helps people notice patterns that keep problems going and tries simple ways to shift those patterns. That might mean practicing new ways of speaking up, managing stress, or handling difficult emotions after a loss.
Nancy has many years of work supporting people through life transitions and health challenges, including aging and cancer related concerns. She is familiar with addiction and family of origin issues and can talk through guilt, shame, and forgiveness as they come up.
People who choose her often want straightforward, practical guidance and a therapist who respects their own knowledge of their life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Approaches for anxiety and life challenges
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that increase anxiety, and then practices alternative ways of thinking and acting to reduce stress and improve confidence. This can be useful for social anxiety, worry, and low self esteem.Another practical approach emphasizes skill practice and stepwise exposure. It breaks difficult situations into small, manageable steps and rehearses new responses. This method helps when someone wants to become more comfortable speaking up, meeting new people, or handling triggering social situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods based on their goals, needs, and what feels doable. Adjustments are made as progress and feedback show what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support steady practice of skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self esteem, depression, and related issues like social anxiety and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a conversational, practical way, focusing on skills and clearer thinking to address everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
Nancy has 29 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices with that credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people in the supported location.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.