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Dr. Yael Banai, LPC

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Career
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Yael

Dr. Yael Banai is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with three decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She welcomes people seeking help for stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, career concerns, and navigating life transitions, and she draws on a calm, empathetic manner that treats each person as an individual rather than a set of symptoms.

Her background includes extensive work in school settings as well as other clinical environments, giving her exposure to a range of presenting issues and client strengths. Her therapeutic stance blends practical techniques and depth-oriented reflection.

She commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods to address thinking patterns and solution-focused steps to set achievable goals, while also integrating psychodynamic perspectives when exploring long-standing patterns. Dr.

Banai emphasizes a tailored treatment plan that respects each client's unique history, temperament, and resources. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey in which the first step often requires courage, and she supports clients as they pursue meaningful change and clearer direction.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are; in practice this means sessions focus on the client's experience and personal strengths to guide growth and decision-making. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be taught and practiced effectively during live video or phone sessions. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals, helping clients build momentum through clear, attainable actions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Banai works with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she tailors the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work remains aligned with what they want to achieve.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options allow continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, and provide multiple ways to practice strategies between sessions with the guidance of licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Banai commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, career questions, coping with life changes, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and parenting concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is calm and empathetic, combining client-centered care with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic work, and solution-focused strategies to tailor treatment to each person.
How long has she practiced?
She has practiced as a licensed counselor for 30 years, including extensive experience in school-based settings and other clinical environments.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with license LA LPC 972.
Can nonlocal clients work with her?
She accepts international clients and offers services in English for those outside her immediate region.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoaching

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPersonality disordersWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English

What Yael can help with

Dr. Yael Banai works with clients on stress and anxiety, career difficulties, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Yael works with teens and young adults.

Yael works with ADHD and anxiety.

How Yael approaches therapy

Yael's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Yael is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Louisiana, with 30 years of clinical experience.