Therapist profile
Lani Ete, LCMHC
Utah
Licensed counselor - Codependency and relationships
Continue with LaniWhere Lani stands
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- License
- LCMHC, Utah / 6831497-6004
- NPI
- 1255518080
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
About
- Codependency concerns
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Attachment focus
About Lani
Lani Ete is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 17 years of experience. She practices from Utah and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting strain, and codependency among other issues.
She uses an eclectic style that draws on cognitive-behavioral tools, person-centered principles, and acceptance-oriented strategies. Sessions are practical and focused on what is happening now and how past relationship patterns may still affect current life. She asks clients to engage between sessions with short exercises so progress continues outside of scheduled meetings.
In sessions she helps people talk through patterns such as people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or losing themselves in relationships. Conversations look at thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and also at attachment history and how it shapes expectations. The work often includes learning concrete skills to manage strong moods and urges, and practicing small changes that fit daily life.
Lani emphasizes shared responsibility for therapy goals. She and the client agree on what to work on and on practical steps to get there. That includes reviewing any assigned work before the next meeting so sessions build on what was tried between visits.
Her background includes a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling completed in 2007 and earlier undergraduate study in psychology. She has provided online telehealth care since the start of the COVID pandemic and continues to practice via remote sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without being ruled by them and to act in ways that align with personal values. It can be useful when anxiety, avoidance, or uncertain goals get in the way of daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns and how they shape expectations and reactions now. This can help when past losses, abandonment fears, or repeated relationship cycles cause distress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and personal goals, giving space to speak and be heard while the therapist follows the client's lead.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their needs and preferences. That might mean using cognitive tools one week and attachment-focused conversations the next, depending on what the client wants to try.
Her practice is delivered via online telehealth. Confirm the exact session formats offered when you book so you know what options are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use the same exercises and skills work remotely as they do in person, and the therapist will help adjust activities to fit everyday life and the technology you have available.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, codependency, and related concerns.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses an eclectic approach combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, and acceptance-oriented ideas to focus on present problems and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a clinician since completing her graduate training in 2007.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Utah LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) and practices from Utah.
Can international clients book sessions?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Her biography states she practices via online telehealth. Confirm the exact session options when you begin the booking process.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.