- Calm empathetic approach
- Focus on daily coping
- 30 years experience
About Yael
She has worked as a counselor for thirty years, most often in school settings but also in other clinical environments. That background means she is familiar with teen and young adult concerns and the kinds of difficulties that come up around learning, relationships, and career choices.
Dr. Banai combines several therapeutic approaches to match the person in front of her. She draws on client-centered ideas to focus on the person’s own goals, uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, and includes psychodynamic perspectives to look at deeper patterns. The plan is adjusted as the work progresses so it fits real needs.
People who want a steady, empathetic presence often find her manner reassuring. She emphasizes strengths while helping people learn new coping strategies and clearer communication. Her experience also covers areas such as bipolar conditions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and veteran and armed forces issues.
If someone decides to begin, she encourages a first step that feels manageable. The initial work typically focuses on small, practical changes that can make daily life feel more under control.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How her approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. It involves listening closely and helping people set goals that matter to them, which can help with motivation and confidence.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or depression.
Psychodynamic ideas pay attention to recurring patterns and relationships from the past that still affect daily life. This can help people understand why they respond the way they do and open new choices for change.
Choosing a method is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering sessions that don't require being on camera. Many people appreciate that this flexibility helps them keep continuity during school, work, or other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, career concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is low key and empathetic. She blends client-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused ideas to match each person.
How long has she practiced counseling?
She has practiced for thirty years, with much of that time spent working in school settings as well as other clinical environments.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Louisiana and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.