Dr. Yael Banai

Dr. Yael Banai is an LPC with thirty years of counseling experience. She offers calm, empathic support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She speaks English and accepts international clients.

She often meets people who worry about school, work, or parenting and helps them map practical next steps. Her style is low key and respectful. She treats each person as unique and avoids negative labels.

Dr. Banai has worked extensively in school settings and with teens and young adults, and she brings that experience into other clinical work. Over three decades she has seen how small changes in thinking and routine can ease daily strain. She uses a mix of approaches so treatment fits the person rather than forcing one method.

The therapist draws from client-centered work to prioritize the person’s experience and from cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring life patterns and solution-focused steps to set short-term goals. These tools are combined with practical coaching when helpful.

People who reach out will find a practitioner who listens first and plans second. The initial sessions focus on understanding current problems and setting realistic goals. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan adjusted to match changing needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Dr. Banai draws on client-centered therapy to keep conversations focused on the person’s experience. This approach emphasizes listening, reflecting feelings, and building on strengths to help people feel heard and understood.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal oriented, often useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust if something isn’t working. That collaboration helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Others prefer sessions that support deeper exploration over a longer block of time. The therapist will help match session length and pacing to the client’s routine and needs.