Lena Wali is a Licensed Social Worker with a compassionate, grounded presence and a deep dedication to creating spaces where individuals feel truly seen, supported, and heard. Her approach to therapy is collaborative and relational, offering a safe, warm environment to explore life’s challenges with care, insight, and intention.

Lena brings a diverse clinical background shaped by her work in inpatient psychiatric care, autism support programs, eating disorder treatment centers, schools, and community outreach. Her experience spans across working with children, teens, adults, and families from underserved and working-class communities, allowing her to bring empathy, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity to every session.

At GentlePsych, Lena supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship dynamics. She is especially passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their inner strength and reclaim their sense of self. Lena draws from a range of modalities, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and play-based approaches, to create a therapy experience that’s tailored, intuitive, and affirming.

Outside of work, Lena enjoys exploring Ohio’s neighborhoods, antique markets, and seasonal festivals, finding joy in connection, creativity, and community. She also brings lived experience that fuels her compassion for others, and believes strongly in meeting each client with curiosity and respect for their unique journey.

Lena was drawn to GentlePsych’s values of authenticity, gentleness, and connection, the same values that guide her work as a therapist. She is honored to walk alongside clients through both pain and healing, helping them return to themselves with more clarity, courage, and self-trust.