I’m Yasmeen Elbanna, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 152379) providing virtual therapy to teens and adults across California. I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, perfectionism, depression, and life challenges using evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

My work is shaped by both my clinical training and lived experience. As someone who has personally navigated OCD, I understand how overwhelming it can be to live with intrusive thoughts and compulsions. That perspective allows me to approach this work with empathy, structure, and a deep respect for the vulnerability it takes to heal.

As a multicultural, Arab-American therapist, I’m mindful of the layers that can come with identity, family roles, and cultural expectations. I offer a space where you don’t need to explain everything from the ground up. Clients often describe my style as warm, honest, and direct. I value emotional depth, cultural humility, and creating space for humor when it fits.

In my free time, I enjoy watching horror movies, playing video games, working on puzzles, and spending time with my husband and our cat.