Lani Ete

Lani Ete is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She approaches therapy with a warm, approachable style so people can talk through what brought them here and start to make changes that matter.

She practices online only and has worked that way since the COVID pandemic. Lani combines several therapy methods to match each person's needs instead of using a single fixed approach. She often uses cognitive-behavioral ideas, person-centered work, and brief, solution-focused techniques to help people make concrete changes.

Lani also pays attention to how past and current relationships influence present problems. That perspective can help when anger, attachment issues, or patterns from earlier life keep coming up. Sessions include practical steps to try between meetings so change continues outside the appointment.

She asks for active participation, including doing brief homework on a timely schedule so progress can be tracked and discussed. Lani values collaboration and works with each person to set clear goals and next steps.

With 17 years of experience and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, she aims to make therapy understandable and useful. People who prefer straightforward guidance, practical tools, and a caring tone may find her approach helpful.

Background and approach: Lani completed her master’s degree in 2007 from the University of Phoenix and began her education in Hawaii. Her clinical work emphasizes working together to identify goals, using evidence-informed techniques, and addressing how life events shape current struggles. She encourages active work between sessions and focuses on helping people learn, grow, and take direction of their lives.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical alternatives to reduce distress. This approach can help with depression, anxiety, sleep, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape reactions and expectations, which can be helpful for intimacy, attachment issues, and some forms of anger and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is usually a process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time so people get the tools and perspective that help them meet their goals.

The biography states she practices online only, so confirm specific session options before booking. Online work can fit more easily into daily life by removing commute time and allowing appointments from different locations. It can also make shorter check-ins easier to schedule and let people use tools or worksheets electronically between sessions. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they match your routine and what practical steps will help you make progress.