Lana Vsetecka-Schymos , LPC

Lana Vsetecka-Schymos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 35 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in relationship and family struggles. Lana aims to make the first step feel less overwhelming for someone who is worried or unsure where to begin.

Lana keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens without judgment and encourages people to talk through what matters most. Together they identify small, doable steps to reduce stress and build confidence.


Lana uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas that shift unhelpful thoughts, Jungian reflections on personal meaning, mindfulness practices to manage distress, and motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change.

People who come to Lana tend to want clear, calm guidance and practical tools. She helps clients work on communication problems, codependency, commitment worries, and rebuilding purpose. Sessions aim to leave people feeling more able to handle the next day.

How Lana’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy means Lana starts by listening closely to what a person wants to change. She follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior; Lana uses simple exercises to test and shift unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.

Finding the right approach happens together. Lana will talk about options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That makes sessions collaborative and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing expressions matters. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a lunch break. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates or when someone prefers writing their thoughts. These options help with flexibility and make regular work on goals more manageable.