Yasmeen Elbanna LMFT

Counselor
Narrative of Services:
I provide teletherapy across California, specializing in evidence-based treatment for OCD and related disorders. Approximately 70% of my clients present with OCD, BDD, GAD, perfectionism, or social anxiety. I utilize CBT, ERP, ACT, and DBT to address intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and related symptoms. I have treated dozens of individuals with OCD and related conditions, supporting them in reducing symptom severity, building tolerance for uncertainty, and engaging in values-driven living.
Training Description:
I have 3 years of experience treating OCD and related disorders using ERP, DBT, ACT, and CBT. My training includes IOCDF and OCD SoCal conferences, PESI and Evergreen workshops, and other ERP training through Choice Therapy. I have completed continuing education in diagnosis, assessment, and evidence-based treatment planning. My approach integrates cultural competence into ERP and related interventions, ensuring individualized, accessible care.
Diversity Statement:
I specialize in culturally responsive ERP treatment with a diverse client base, including Arab, Muslim, and first-generation populations. My practice demographics reflect varied cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. I prioritize cultural humility, intersectionality, and awareness of systemic stressors in treatment.
I have completed ongoing CEUs on cultural competency and culturally responsive ERP. I run networking groups for therapists that emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating space for collaboration across cultural backgrounds. My training includes workshops focused on cultural humility in OCD treatment, as well as adapting ERP, CBT, and ACT interventions for clients from diverse populations. I bring lived experience as an Arab-American therapist and prioritize identity, cultural values, and systemic factors in treatment to ensure clients feel understood and supported.Woman