- Warm and approachable
- Practical skill focus
- Collaborative goal setting
About Lani
Lani Ete is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, relationship concerns, and substance issues. She practices online and draws on nearly two decades of clinical experience to support people through big life changes and daily struggles. Her tone in sessions is warm and approachable, and she asks for active engagement from clients to get the most from therapy.
She completed a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2007 and began online-only practice around the start of the COVID pandemic. Her background includes an undergraduate psychology education completed through distance learning while she lived in Hawaii. This mix of training and life experience informs a practical, down-to-earth style.
Lani uses an eclectic approach that blends cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered work, acceptance and commitment perspectives, and dialectical methods when helpful. She pays particular attention to how past relationship experiences and life events may be shaping current patterns and feelings. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and small steps toward change.
She asks clients to treat therapy as an active process. That includes doing reflection and practice between sessions so progress continues outside the meeting time. The work is collaborative: she and the client set goals and track changes together.
People who choose to work with Lani can expect straightforward conversations, practical strategies, and a steady focus on understanding patterns that keep problems alive. She encourages honest effort and follow-through to make sessions meaningful.
How these approaches guide online treatment
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation or meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, mood, sleep, and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and expectations, which can be useful for intimacy, codependency, and communication struggles.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Lani will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as the work proceeds. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Because Lani practices online, the focus is on fitting therapy into everyday life. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work and family commitments, and the format can make it simpler to attend consistently. Confirm the current session options before booking to know how appointments are held. The aim is to build practical skills and insights that transfer into daily routines, with check-ins that fit a person's schedule and pace.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lani address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, codependency, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and approachable with an active, collaborative focus. She blends talk, skills practice, and homework to help clients make steady progress.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of experience and earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2007.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, licensed in Utah and practices via online telehealth.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography states she practices via online telehealth only; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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