Lana Hurst(She/Her/Hers)

Lana Hurst is a dedicated and compassionate mental health counselor, focused on helping clients embrace a more courageous, authentic, and wholehearted life. Specializing in supporting individuals navigating gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, spiritual issues, and trauma—particularly spiritual and religious trauma—Lana provides a safe and brave space for personal exploration and healing.

In therapy, Lana builds a strong therapeutic alliance, guiding clients through complex emotional landscapes with empathy and understanding. Her approach integrates diverse modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, client-centered therapy, internal family systems therapy (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems, and narrative therapy. This eclectic blend allows clients to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as how these elements interact within broader cultural and societal systems.

Lana’s unique perspective is further enriched by her background in religion and spirituality. As a trans woman, she draws upon her own lived experiences, along with queer and feminist theories, to support clients who feel marginalized by society, power structures, religious institutions, etc. This combination of personal experience and professional expertise makes Lana an invaluable resource for those seeking compassionate and inclusive therapy.

Through her personalized and holistic approach, Lana empowers clients to unravel the stories that have shaped their identities and life choices. As these narratives become clearer, new possibilities emerge, allowing clients to move beyond prescribed scripts and imagine paths that once seemed out of reach. Lana’s guidance fosters healing and growth, enabling clients to create a future that aligns with their truest selves.