- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Lani
Lani Ete is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 17 years of clinical experience based in Utah. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strains, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD and related challenges. Lani also addresses abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, and other complex concerns.
Lani practices primarily through online telehealth and moved to that format during the COVID pandemic. She uses an eclectic approach that draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. Her work also pays attention to how past relationship experiences can shape present difficulties.
In sessions she asks clients to take an active role. Expect collaborative goal-setting, practical exercises to try between sessions, and time set aside to review homework. She emphasizes consistent effort outside sessions as part of progress, not just the weekly meeting itself.
Her style aims to be approachable and direct so clients can process concerns, learn about themselves, and make changes that matter to their daily life. She frames therapy as a shared responsibility where the therapist and client both contribute to the work.
Lani completed a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2007 from the University of Phoenix. She began college in Hawaii and completed her undergraduate psychology degree through distance learning. She offers services in English and accepts international clients, and she practices from Utah.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help when anger or anxiety get in the way of what someone wants to do. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early and current relationships affect reactions and expectations, which can clarify patterns behind recurring anger and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She blends methods and will collaborate with each person to decide which tools fit their goals and daily life. The therapist and client set priorities together and adjust strategies based on what helps most.
The biography indicates she practices via online telehealth. Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use skills in real-time between sessions and bring real-life examples into the conversation.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She supports people managing losing their temper, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and issues arising from someone else’s anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic, approachable style combining cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, ACT and DBT elements. The work is practical and includes homework between sessions.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 17 years of clinical experience and earned a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2007.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from Utah and holds the credential UT LCMHC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Her biography states she currently practices via online telehealth. Please confirm the specific session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.