- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Career difficulties
- Focus
- Depression
About Yael
Dr. Yael Banai is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Louisiana with thirty years of experience. She focuses on helping adults and young adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and parenting concerns.
Her style is calm and down-to-earth, aimed at making difficult conversations feel manageable for a worried parent or caregiver. She has spent much of her career working in school settings, and she also has experience across other practice environments.
Background and approach
That background means she is used to practical problem solving and to helping people find steady routines when life feels chaotic. She pays attention to each person's strengths and limits rather than relying on labels. Dr.
Banai draws on several therapeutic approaches when shaping a plan. She commonly uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past. She adjusts these methods to fit the situation and goals.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and supportive. Conversations focus on immediate concerns like coping with change, managing anger, improving self-esteem, or handling parenting stress. Practical tools and small steps are used so progress feels tangible.
Her goal is to help people move from worry to clearer choices. She encourages a first step even when it feels hard, and she works collaboratively to build a plan that fits each person's life and pace.
What Yael works with
Everything Yael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Yael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Personality disorders
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Yael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting and life work
Client-centered therapy puts the person's priorities first. The therapist listens closely and helps the person set goals based on what matters to them, which can be useful for parenting stress and relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that cause distress; it tends to be practical and goal-oriented, helpful for anxiety, ADHD-related routines, and mood concerns.Picking the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk through options and tailor methods to fit each person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps decide whether to emphasize short-term problem solving, deeper pattern work, or a mix of methods.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful when face-to-face conversation helps progress. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins and work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, homework support, or people who prefer written conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when travel or work makes in-person sessions difficult.
Questions people ask about Yael
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar concerns, anger, and issues around self-esteem and career. Parenting and family-related worries are also listed as focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is calm and empathetic, with an emphasis on practical steps. She aims to respect each person as an individual while helping them develop coping strategies.
How long has she practiced?
She has thirty years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Much of that time was spent working in school settings and with young adults.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Louisiana and holds the LPC credential, listed as LA LPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.
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