Lana Vsetecka-Schymos

Lana Vsetecka-Schymos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 35 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and the practical strains that come with life changes. Lana emphasizes a calm, respectful approach so people feel heard from the first session.

She focuses on building an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Lana aims to support each person’s courage to make changes and find more satisfaction in daily life. Sessions center on clear goals and straightforward steps that fit a person’s situation.

Lana uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, Jungian ideas, and motivational interviewing. She draws on these approaches to help with self-esteem, coping, grief, and trauma-related concerns. Lana also addresses family-related issues such as blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care adjustments, and parenting stresses.

Over three decades of practice have shaped a practical style that balances listening with direction. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build new habits that feel achievable. Work with Lana often involves short-term goals and ongoing support as needed.

People who reach out can expect straightforward communication about goals, methods, and next steps. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can name what matters to them. Online sessions can keep that same focus by making space for someone to tell their story and choose goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change them. CBT works well in talk sessions and with take-home activities people can do between meetings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress; these practices can be guided in a session and practiced during the week.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lana will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That means trying an idea, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as things shift.

Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography did not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continued work through homework exercises, guided mindfulness, and CBT worksheets that are reviewed together during sessions.