- Empathetic listening
- Practical strategies
- Collaborative planning
About Yael
Dr. Yael Banai welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. She meets individuals who are juggling career pressures, parenting struggles, ADHD, bipolar concerns, or low self-esteem. Her tone is calm and straightforward, and she treats each person as an individual with strengths and limits.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana for 30 years. Much of her background is in school settings, and she has also worked with teens and young adults in other places. That range of experience shapes a practical, down-to-earth way of working with everyday problems.
Her therapy style is low-key and empathetic. Sessions focus on listening, understanding each person’s story, and finding realistic steps that fit someone’s life. She avoids labels and looks for strengths to build on.
Dr. Banai draws from several approaches, including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques. She uses these approaches to tailor a plan that suits the person in front of her rather than following a fixed formula.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative process. Early sessions clarify immediate concerns and practical goals. From there she and the client work together on strategies for coping, clearer communication, and small changes that add up over time.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person feel heard. It emphasizes understanding the client’s perspective and building small steps from their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related routines.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, test different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative step is part of early sessions rather than a one-time decision.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and remove travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer flexibility for people who live outside the immediate area. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, can use these methods to focus on clear goals, homework-style tasks, and regular progress reviews to keep therapy moving forward.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Dr. Banai works with stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar issues, anger, self-esteem, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is low-key and empathetic, focusing on listening and practical steps. She aims to build on a person’s strengths rather than rely on labels.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 30 years of experience, much of it in school settings and also working with teens and young adults in other environments.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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