Dr. Yael Banai, LPC

Dr. Yael Banai welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxious thoughts, or life changes. She frames conversations simply and calmly so worried parents and adults can describe what's happening. Her style is low key and empathetic, and she emphasizes each person's strengths alongside their struggles.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with thirty years of experience. Much of her work has taken place in school settings, but she has also worked with teens and young adults in other environments. Her practice includes concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, anger, and career questions.

Dr. Banai uses a flexible mix of approaches to fit the person in front of her. That can include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, and psychodynamic conversation about patterns that repeat over time. She adapts the plan to practical goals rather than forcing a single method.

Sessions are conversational and grounded in everyday life. She aims to help people build clearer ways to cope, communicate, and make decisions that align with their values. The process begins with a single step and grows from there.

Her background working in schools gives her experience with young adults and developmental concerns. People who want a steady, thoughtful clinician who balances direct strategies with respectful listening may find her approach helpful.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Banai draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful space where people can tell their story and set their own goals; this approach prioritizes listening and building on a person's strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try small changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Psychodynamic conversation may also be part of work together when patterns from the past seem to shape current problems, helping people notice recurring themes in relationships and behavior.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It also gives flexibility for scheduling around work, school, or caregiving, while keeping the therapeutic focus on practical steps and problem solving.