Nancy Lefler-Panela , LCSW

Nancy Lefler-Panela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing with a compassionate, strengths-based approach. With 3 years of direct clinical experience, she supports people navigating stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and other life transitions. Nancy centers each person as the expert of their own story and collaborates to build on existing strengths so clients can move toward greater well-being and clearer purpose.

She approaches therapy as a partnership, offering encouragement for the courage it takes to seek change and practical tools to manage emotions, relationships, and difficult events. Nancy works with individuals and families to improve communication, cope with loss, address addiction and parenting concerns, and find healthier ways to manage anger and self-esteem challenges. Services are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability. Her style is supportive and empowering, focused on helping clients identify goals and take the next steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Nancy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on healing from trauma and building safety and stability. Trauma-informed approaches help people process difficult experiences, reduce symptom impact, and restore functioning in daily life.

She also employs skills-focused strategies to address stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. These techniques teach practical tools for emotion regulation, problem solving, and improved communication to support relationships and daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Nancy collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that feel most helpful, adapting plans as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals even when in-person visits are not possible.