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01About Yael
Dr. Yael Banai is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 30 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. She offers a calm, empathetic presence and treats each person as an individual with strengths and struggles.
Her style is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making it easier to talk about difficult topics. She has spent much of her career working in school settings and has also supported teens and young adults in other environments.
Background and approach
Over three decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including self-esteem, anger, career questions, and parenting challenges. She also addresses issues linked to autism, intellectual disability, impulsivity, and veteran and armed forces experiences. Dr.
Banai draws from several ways of working rather than a single method. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to a person. She adds cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns.
The plan for therapy is shaped around each person's goals and situation. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as new ways to understand recurring problems. The tone is low-key and supportive while staying focused on progress.
She offers services from Louisiana and works with English-speaking clients, including people outside the United States. Those interested in beginning work can follow the site's matching and scheduling process to find a good fit.
02Credentials
- LPC (Louisiana)
- License 972 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1891242475 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Yael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Personality disorders
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Yael names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Yael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapy methods translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience without judgment. In an online session this means the therapist reflects back what a person says, helps them name feelings, and supports them in finding their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns; it can be used for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try approaches that seem likely to help, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The focus is on what works for the individual rather than following a fixed recipe.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people see facial cues and use a full conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or during a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to communicate between sessions or for shorter check-ins. These options help people keep momentum and practice new skills in daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people addressing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self‑esteem, anger, career concerns, parenting strain, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is low-key and empathetic. She listens with a client-centered attitude and uses practical techniques to address thinking and behavior.
What is her professional background?
She has worked for 30 years, mainly in school settings, and has supported teens and young adults as well as other people in various environments.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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