- ADHD support
- CBT and psychodynamic
- Career coaching
About Yael
Dr. Yael Banai is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, career issues, and the challenges of young adulthood.
She has spent much of her career working in school settings and has also worked in other environments with a range of people. That background means she is used to talking with students and young adults about transitions, study and work stress, and early career decisions.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses conversational methods rather than heavy jargon. Sessions aim to identify strengths, name patterns that cause trouble, and try practical ways to change them.
Clinically, she draws from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused techniques. That mix lets her address how current thoughts affect behavior, how past patterns can repeat, and which small steps help most right now.
Dr. Banai prefers to work at the client’s pace. Together with each person she considers options and builds a plan that looks at immediate coping and longer-term change. She also integrates coaching elements when clients want practical help with career planning or day-to-day organization.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts clients from outside the US. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking so they know what options are available.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person’s own goals. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort through decisions, identity questions, or relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences and daily life shape the choices.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue sessions if they move or travel internationally. Licensed professionals can adapt client-centered conversation and CBT exercises to remote sessions, and the therapist can suggest practical homework, thought records, or short skill practices that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, career challenges, self-esteem, and several other areas including young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is low key and person-focused, using clear conversation to identify patterns and practical steps for change.
What is her background and experience?
She is an LPC with 30 years of practice, much of it in school settings and other environments working with a variety of people.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana.
Can people who live outside the US work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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