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Nancy Lefler-Panela, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Nancy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

FSA/HSA accepted
5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Nancy. View 1 review
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Tennessee and California

Recent reviews

Nancy is the best therapist I have encounter. She is very thoughtful. She listens and she has so much care and compassion. She has helped me tremendously and continuously through my struggles with grief She simply the best.

Reviewed December 2025

More about Nancy

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in Tennessee and California with 5 years of direct professional clinical work experience. I have an additional 6 years of experience providing supervision for staff providing clinical support for children, youth and families. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes Addictions Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Coaching Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Codependency Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Drug and alcohol addiction Family of origin issues Family problems Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Workplace issues Young adult issues

Licenses

Nancy Lefler-Panela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235476805.

  • LCSW · Tennessee · 8747 · Renews November 2026
  • LCSW · California · 74610 · Renews November 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Nancy Lefler-Panela

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

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Clients mention: The best Compassion Helped Listens Thoughtful Best therapist

Nancy is the best therapist I have encounter. She is very thoughtful. She listens and she has so much care and compassion. She has helped me tremendously and continuously through my struggles with grief She simply the best.

Reviewed December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nancy Lefler-Panela offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Nancy Lefler-Panela works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Nancy Lefler-Panela speak?

Nancy Lefler-Panela speaks English.

How many years of experience does Nancy Lefler-Panela have?

Nancy Lefler-Panela has 3 years of experience.

Where is Nancy Lefler-Panela licensed to practice?

Nancy Lefler-Panela is licensed to practice in Tennessee and California.

Does Nancy Lefler-Panela accept FSA/HSA?

Yes, Nancy Lefler-Panela accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.

Does Nancy Lefler-Panela accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Nancy Lefler-Panela accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Nancy Lefler-Panela?

Nancy Lefler-Panela can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Nancy Lefler-Panela?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

FSA/HSA eligible