- stress and anxiety
- anger management
- grief and trauma
About Nancy
Nancy Lefler-Panela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and California with three years of direct clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns. Sessions aim to help people manage strong feelings and practical problems that interfere with daily life.
Nancy frames clients as the experts on their own stories. She looks for strengths people already have and builds on them. In sessions she listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep problems repeating.
Her background includes several years supervising staff who provided clinical support for children, youth, and families. That supervisory work informs how she organizes care and stays focused on goals. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as post-traumatic stress, codependency, communication problems, and addiction.
People commonly come to her for help with anger that shows up at home or work, with relationship strain tied to family of origin issues, and with grief after loss. She also supports those coping with life transitions like pregnancy, adoption, or career change. Sessions aim to turn upsetting reactions into clearer choices.
Nancy uses straightforward, goal-focused conversations and practical strategies rather than long lectures. She offers coaching-style support when clients want concrete steps and checks progress as work continues. English-language sessions are available and international clients can be considered; confirm session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques often used in this kind of work include cognitive-behavioral approaches and trauma-informed strategies. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce reactive anger and anxiety. Trauma-informed strategies pay attention to how past hurts shape current reactions and emphasize pacing and stabilization for people with traumatic histories.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick and adapt methods that match goals, needs, and comfort. Sessions are framed as experiments - try something, check what changed, and adjust the plan together.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and keeping work or personal commitments intact. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, schedule evening sessions, or avoid travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking to make sure they fit your routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and related family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. She listens, helps identify patterns, and offers concrete strategies and coaching-style support.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of direct clinical experience and additional years supervising staff who provided clinical support for children, youth, and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and California and is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.