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Lani Ete, LCMHC

Approachable LCMHC providing online telehealth therapy
  • Telehealth only practice
  • Combines multiple therapies
  • Focus on relationships

About Lani Ete

Lani Ete is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who brings a warm, approachable style to online therapy. Raised in the tight knit community of Laie, Hawaii, she completed her undergraduate studies through distance learning after leaving her hometown at 21, and earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2007 from the University of Phoenix. She transitioned to practicing exclusively via telehealth at the start of the COVID pandemic and continues to provide care through online formats.

Lani uses an eclectic, tailored approach that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, person-centered principles, brief interventions, and solution-focused strategies, while also attending to psychoanalytic processes that explore how past and present relationships shape current patterns. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can actively process experiences, increase self-understanding, and move toward being directors of their own lives.

She emphasizes collaboration in setting goals and determining which methods will be most helpful. Lani asks that clients engage both in sessions and in regular practice outside of sessions, including timely completion of homework so she can review progress between meetings. She expresses genuine interest in each person’s story and looks forward to working with those who feel her approach may be a good match.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

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 problemsForgivenessGuilt 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 Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lani Ete have?

Lani Ete has 18 years of experience.

Is Lani Ete a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details: UT LCMHC 6831497-6004.

In which languages does Lani Ete provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Lani Ete located?

She is located in Utah.

How can I work with Lani Ete as my therapist?

You can work with Lani Ete through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lani Ete work with international clients?

Yes, Lani Ete works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lani Ete cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where learning to accept internal experience supports forward movement. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns influence emotion and behavior; it can be especially helpful for those struggling with intimacy, abandonment concerns, or recurring relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead to promote self-discovery and personal growth; this approach supports issues such as low self-esteem, grief, and coping with change.

Lani approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and adjusts techniques over time so the treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - licensed professionals can meet with clients by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access therapists from different locations. These options support continuity of care and allow therapy to adapt to each client’s life and routines.

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