About Lana
I started my career in HR at a large investment bank in NYC, working closely with investment banking and corporate finance teams. While I wore many hats, what I enjoyed most was supporting people one-on-one—helping them grow, navigate challenges, and find clarity in their careers.
Over time, I noticed a pattern: most people weren’t struggling with their actual job responsibilities. The real challenges came from the emotional and psychological dynamics at work—stress, difficult relationships, burnout, or feeling stuck. That insight led me to pursue a master’s in mental health counseling, driven by a belief that professional fulfillment starts with self-awareness and the ability to manage emotions in high-pressure moments.
Today, I work with high-achieving professionals across finance, law, healthcare, tech, and academia—industries where the bar is high and the emotional demands often go unspoken. I help my clients navigate these pressures with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of personal well-being.
MA, Mental Health Counseling
New York University
BS, Industrial and Labor Relations
Cornell University
Clients
Counseling
Sustainable growth and well-being start with self-awareness and the ability to manage your inner world—especially when work gets demanding. When professionals take the time to understand their thought patterns and emotional triggers, they gain real clarity around what’s driving their stress, burnout, or sense of misalignment. Through a blend of insight-based counseling and practical strategies rooted in cognitive-behavioral techniques, I help clients build the tools they need to navigate both workplace and personal challenges with greater confidence and calm.
I work with professionals who are feeling stretched thin—whether due to anxiety, emotional fatigue, or simply feeling off-track. Because real success isn’t just about performance—it’s about emotional resilience and psychological wellness, too. As a licensed therapist and professional development coach, I help individuals strengthen self-awareness, build emotional agility, and stay grounded in high-pressure environments. My approach is warm, direct, and practical—focused on helping you stay effective without losing sight of your well-being.
Areas of Focus
Personal Growth & Self-Leadership
Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation helps you understand your emotions and manage your responses. You learn to recognize personal triggers and patterns, and practice techniques to stay in control of your reactions. This greater self-awareness allows you to face challenges with calm and clarity, leading to improved decision-making and emotional well-being. As you deepen your understanding of your internal dialogue, you also begin to identify and move beyond limiting narratives that may be constraining your personal or professional growth.
Stress Management
Stress is the body’s natural response to pressure, change, or challenge, often triggered by external demands like work or relationships, or internal pressures like perfectionism or self-criticism. While occasional stress can enhance focus and motivation, chronic stress can impact your mood, energy, and well-being. Stress management involves recognizing your unique stress responses and using practical strategies—like emotional regulation, reframing self-talk, setting boundaries, and building healthy habits—to stay calm, focused, and resilient under pressure.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Our capacity to manage emotions directly impacts how we communicate—especially in the workplace, where conversations are often shaped by personal triggers, beliefs, and assumptions. By becoming more aware of our perceptions, particularly in emotionally charged interactions, we can regulate our responses and engage more thoughtfully. These skills foster meaningful relationships, create a foundation for psychological safety, and support collaboration through a stronger sense of trust and connection.
Sustainable Performance & Resilience
Sustainable performance is the ability to consistently deliver strong results over time without compromising well-being, values, or long-term capacity. At its core is resilience—the ability to adapt, recover, and stay grounded in the face of stress, setbacks, or change. Together, they emphasize managing energy, focus, and emotional regulation in a way that’s aligned with personal and professional goals. Rather than pushing through at all costs, sustainable performance and resilience support thoughtful, flexible responses to pressure, enabling individuals to maintain clarity, uphold boundaries, and navigate challenges without burning out.
Human-Centered Leadership in High-Pressure Environments
In high-performance settings, integrating human-centered leadership doesn’t mean lowering expectations; it means creating the conditions where individuals can thrive under pressure without burning out. These traits—such as active listening, psychological safety, compassion, and self-awareness—are essential for building trust, fostering engagement, and encouraging innovation across teams. When leaders bring their full selves to work and create space for others to do the same, organizations benefit from stronger collaboration, higher retention, and a deeper sense of purpose throughout the workforce.
Core Habits Across Roles and Industries & HR Insight
As a former HR Business Partner, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate workplace dynamics—especially when it feels uncomfortable or risky to raise certain questions internally. I can help you approach common challenges such as navigating difficult co-worker relationships, preparing for performance conversations, asking for feedback or support, exploring internal mobility, or positioning yourself for a promotion. I also offer practical insight into universal best practices in corporate environments—whether you're unsure how to manage up, structure a one-on-one meeting, or advocate for yourself effectively. No matter your title, team, or industry, certain habits—like clear communication, regular feedback, thoughtful prioritization, and psychological safety—consistently support strong performance and healthy collaboration.
Get in touch
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