Therapist profile
Dr. Gali Yahav, NV Psychologist PY0487
Nevada
NV Psychologist - Anger and Trauma focus
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- CredentialsNV Psychologist PY0487
- LicensePsychologist, Nevada / PY0487
- NPI1093880825
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Hebrew
- LocationNevada
About
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Trauma and EMDR
About Gali
Dr. Gali Yahav is a Nevada psychologist with 17 years of clinical experience. She offers psychotherapy focused on the relationship between therapist and client. Dr. Yahav helps people who struggle with anger, anxiety, stress, mood problems, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.
She works in straightforward talk therapy. Sessions are built around conversations that help people notice patterns, interrupt reactive cycles, and try different ways of responding. Practical steps and reflective discussion are mixed depending on what each person needs.
Dr. Yahav uses approaches drawn from attachment work and cognitive behavioral therapy to look at how past relationships and current thoughts affect feelings and behavior. She also integrates trauma-focused methods and EMDR when trauma or persistent distress are part of the picture. These tools are used to address nightmares, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and emotional overwhelm.
People come to her for a range of concerns including intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, self-esteem and feelings of emptiness. She also supports those facing life changes, family of origin questions, fatherhood issues, and struggles with guilt or shame. Her work includes attention to communication problems and control issues that often tie into anger or resentment.
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. Dr. Yahav practices in Nevada as NV Psychologist PY0487 and draws on nearly two decades of experience to help people work through intense feelings and regain more control over daily reactions.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Dr. Yahav integrates attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in adult relationships; it can help people understand why they get triggered and how to respond differently. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete skills to manage anger, anxiety, and panic symptoms.She also uses trauma-focused methods, including EMDR, when past events continue to affect daily life. Trauma-focused therapy helps process difficult memories and reduce the intensity of intrusive reactions. EMDR is a structured approach used within trauma work to address persistent distress tied to specific memories.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try approaches that fit your goals, and adjust based on how you respond. Sessions are shaped by your needs and preferences rather than a fixed protocol.
The practical benefit of doing this work remotely is that it can fit into a busy week. Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to schedule and can reduce travel time, allowing shorter or more frequent sessions when that helps maintain progress.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English, Hebrew
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps people who experience snapping, built-up resentment, or difficulty managing frustration. Anger is listed among the common concerns she works with.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses talk therapy that centers on the relationship between client and therapist. Practical steps and reflection are combined to change reactive habits.
How long has she been practicing?
Dr. Yahav has 17 years of clinical experience working with mood, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is listed as NV Psychologist PY0487 and practices in Nevada.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.