Dr. Banai has helped me in countless ways. Not only has she offered a safe place for me to vent my feelings and express my concerns, she's also given me practical tools to implement to improve my overall life. She always responds to me quickly and has become a big part of my healing journey.
Dr. Yael Banai, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Yael is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Yael. View 35 reviews
- Great news, Yael is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Louisiana
Recent reviews
Dr. Banai and I have been working together for just over a year. She has been fundamental in my growth and progress as well as navigating very difficult times in my life. She always provides practical suggestions and strategies and has been a source of comfort and a safe place to vent all of my thoughts and feelings.
More about Yael
- 30 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana and have been for thirty years. Though I have practiced most frequently in a school environment, I have worked in other settings with a variety of populations, including teens and young adults. My areas of expertise include ADHD, anxiety and depression and personality disorders. My therapy style is low key and empathetic, with regard for the individual as a person of uniqueness with strengths and weaknesses that defy often negative labels. I use a variety of modalities in my approach, including cognitive behavioral, rational emotive, psychodynamic / transactional analysis and humanistic approaches. The approach(es) used and the eventual treatment plan will be tailored to the unique needs of the individual.
Therapy is a journey, and like most journeys, it begins with a single step that may well be tempered by fear or doubt. The road to change take courage to begin with that first step into a future that offers a promise for tomorrow.
Specialties
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
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Yael Banai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891242475.
- LPC · Louisiana · 972 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Dr. Yael Banai
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr. Banai has helped me in countless ways. Not only has she offered a safe place for me to vent my feelings and express my concerns, she's also given me practical tools to implement to improve my overall life. She always responds to me quickly and has become a big part of my healing journey.
Dr. Banai and I have been working together for just over a year. She has been fundamental in my growth and progress as well as navigating very difficult times in my life. She always provides practical suggestions and strategies and has been a source of comfort and a safe place to vent all of my thoughts and feelings.
Dr. Banai is great.
Dr. Banai was very professional and resourceful.
Dr. Banai is an amazing therapist. She listens to me and helps me create strategies to help resolve the issues I come to her with
Dr. Banai has helped me organize my thoughts and feelings, has provided direction and guidance toward improving my self image.
I can't say enough good things about Dr Banai. I look forward to my sessions with her. She truly creates a safe environment for me to be able to share everything and give me very useful feedback and support to help me navigate it.
She is so helpful and wonderful to speak with. She has helped me talk through a good amount of issues in a very short amount of time
Dr. Banai has helped me get through my life’s roadblocks.
Listens so well. Checks in on me like no one else I know.
Great
Dr. Yael had made a massive difference in my life. As somebody who finds it difficult to share she has made a safe place for me to unload all that has piled up inside as well as provide actionable steps and tools to support my personal growth. She doesn't sugarcoat things yet is very understanding and empathetic, and most importantly supportive.
Dr Banai has really helped me grow and find myself. She helped me realize that I am stronger than I realize and help establish boundaries.
Dr. Banai was wonderful. This was my first time doing therapy and I found the platform to be a safe space. Dr. Banai is kind and funny, while helping to see other perspectives and giving me the space to work through my emotions. She’s also very good as suggestions for tough situations .
I had a fantastic experience working with Dr.Banai. It was a genuine experience of having a alternative perspective and the tools needed to work on myself and really break character. I feel like I was exposed to a collection of practices and ideas that I can really use to shape my own experiences. I’ve made a tremendous progress with myself allowing me to become a lot more self aware, stay grounded and break my shell.
Listens so well. Offers suggestions and insights. Has been very helpful during a rough time with my family and job.
Dr. Banai has helped me in ways I did not think were possible. My peers have commented on my positive attitude shift and overall I feel lighter. She is an expert listener, responds quick, and treats me and my worries with care and respect. She is fantastic!
Dr Banai really helped me when I was going through a rough patch in my marriage and with my ADHD diagnosis. She checks in with me during the week and along the way helped me uncover quite a few issues. Thank you so much!
Dr.Banai really helped me with my anxiety of my dog being injured. She was comforting and helped me see things Ina more positive light.
Great listener
Very attentive. She checks in and even though u don't respond its nice to know she will be there
Yael was really helpful and a pleasure to talk to. Talking to her was like speaking to a friend. She has useful tools and 100% recommend
Dr Banai was very helpful to me. She addressed all my concerns and gave me tool to navigate my issues. She eased my anxiety with those same tools by making me feel prepared for any situations I might see arise from my concerns. She's attentive and help. Thank you so much!!
Dr.Banai is a really good listener, very appreciated the session experience. Thank you a lot for your help!
Dr. Banai is engaged. I’ve only had 1 session so far, but she is in contact often with check-ins.
Great listener
Great human.
She is excellent psychologist
Dr Yael has been a solid rock to lean on, she is very attentive, keeps track of all the important points from the sessions, very professional and at the same time it feels like talking to a friend My personal issue was burnout at work, i felt miserable in the life i've created. Yael was with me for the whole journey, helping me pick some hard emotional locks, guiding me to ask better questions instead the ones i asked and helped confronting the uncomfortable parts of my reality I am very grateful for our sessions and for the emotional investment in me Dima.
Dr. Banai is an excellent listener and a very hands on therapist, extremely sharp.
Dr. Banai has been a great help in my life. She has offered my great therapeutic help and support without it feeling clinical.
I feel supported by Dr. Banai and she understands what I need out of our sessions. I would also like her to follow up with encouraging and supportive messages between the appointments to help keeping me on track .
excellent
Very good. Listens well.
This wonderful woman really listens and cares about what you are going through. If I was making more, I would consider staying on because this therapist really seemed to be getting somewhere with me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Yael Banai offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Yael Banai works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Yael Banai speak?
Dr. Yael Banai speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Yael Banai have?
Dr. Yael Banai has 30 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Yael Banai licensed to practice?
Dr. Yael Banai is licensed to practice in Louisiana.
Does Dr. Yael Banai accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Yael Banai accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Yael Banai offer?
Dr. Yael Banai offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Yael Banai?
Dr. Yael Banai can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Yael Banai?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.