01 · Who Lana works with

Lana works with intimacy-related issues, parenting issues and career difficulties

Lana lists 5 specialisms and 7 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Lana chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Lana's own words

What Lana says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

I'm a therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals through life's most meaningful transitions and challenges. My work centers on helping people cultivate deeper self-love, strengthen their relationships, and navigate career decisions with clarity and confidence.

I specialize in addressing intimacy and connection-both with others and within yourself. I work with parents seeking to build stronger family dynamics, individuals exploring their life purpose, and those working through social anxiety, isolation, and feelings of guilt or shame. I'm also passionate about supporting people as they navigate major life changes and transitions.

My approach emphasizes open, honest communication and the power of forgiveness-both toward others and yourself. I believe that meaningful change happens when we create space for authentic dialogue and self-compassion.

Whether you're seeking to improve your relationships, find direction in your career, or simply reconnect with yourself, I'm here to walk alongside you with warmth, insight, and genuine care. I'm honored to support you on your journey toward greater fulfillment and peace.

My very special clinical interest is working with women and their families managing postpartum depression.

Lana Bind, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Lana practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Lana's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Lana at this point.

2. Naming Lana specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Lana is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Lana.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Lana

Built from what Lana actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Lana's - Lana has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “With 30 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

  Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

• “You offer sessions in English, Russian and Ukrainian. Does the work change depending on which we use?”

  People often reach different material in a first language than in a second. Worth naming before you choose.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW-R

Licensed in

New York

Licence

NY LCSW-R 069396, FL LCSW Sw20592

Licence number

069396

Licence expires

29 Feb 2028

NPI

1558592568

Years in practice

30

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Russian, Ukrainian

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

2 Oct 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Lana's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Lana. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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