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Lani Ete

Lani Ete, LCMHC

Therapist in Utah

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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17 years of experience listed

LCMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Warm and approachable
  • Practical homework focus
  • Online practice

About Lani

Lani Ete is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, and self-esteem challenges. She offers a straightforward, approachable style and focuses on practical steps people can use in daily life. Her warm manner aims to make it easier to talk about painful experiences and to begin change.

She grew up in Hawaii and completed an undergraduate degree in psychology through distance learning. She earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2007 from the University of Phoenix. Lani has practiced online since the beginning of the COVID pandemic and draws on 17 years of experience in the field.

Lani uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs. She blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with person-centered care, brief work, and solution-focused strategies. She also pays attention to how past life events and relationships continue to affect the present.

In sessions she asks people to take an active role. That often means doing short assignments between meetings so progress continues outside of sessions. She asks clients to complete homework in a timely way so she can review it before the next meeting.

Lani emphasizes collaboration when setting goals. She aims to help people learn about themselves, process difficult experiences, and move toward choices that feel more intentional. She welcomes questions and hopes prospective clients feel comfortable reaching out to begin the matching process.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

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 can help with anxiety, low mood, and a stronger sense of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleeping problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences shape current patterns and helps people understand and change how they relate to others and to themselves.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lani will talk with each person about goals and preferences and tailor methods to suit those needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment work, or a blend is the best fit.

The biography indicates Lani practices online via telehealth. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow sessions from a familiar setting. It can also make shorter check-ins simpler when time is limited, or let someone avoid needing to be on camera if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to work well in virtual sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Lani address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, parenting concerns, grief, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The style is approachable and collaborative. She mixes talking, practical exercises, and short between-session assignments focused on real-life change.

What is her professional background?

She has 17 years of experience and earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2007 from the University of Phoenix.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in Utah and practices from there.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Lani accepts international clients as part of her practice.

What session formats are available?

The biography indicates she has practiced via online telehealth. Please confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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