Telehealth therapy available for all California and Washington D.C. Residents.
Therapy for Lawyers, at Every Stage of the Climb
Every stage of a legal career brings its own burnout, pressure, and doubt.
Ambitious. Driven. Exhausted.
From the outside, your life looks impressive. On the inside, it feels unsustainable. Whether you’re in law school, billing long hours as an associate, or eyeing partnership, the pressure never lets up.
As a former lawyer, I know the culture and the cost. Therapy with me is direct, practical, and efficient. I’ll ask the right questions, help you uncover the patterns keeping you stuck, and give you tools you can actually use. You’ll leave each session with clarity, support, and a clear next step.
Hello, I’m Yael
I’m a former lawyer turned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I passed the California Bar, practiced employment defense litigation, and now bring that experience and my clinical training into the therapy room. I know the deadlines, the hierarchy, and the constant pressure to always be “on,” while also trying to have a life outside the office.
My approach is straightforward and practical, like exercise: it works when it’s consistent and tailored to you. No jargon. No fluff. No toxic positivity. Just an honest space where you don’t have to perform. Together, we’ll use evidence-based approaches to create strategies that actually fit your life and support the changes you want.
Let’s Work Together.
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Pre-Law + Law Students
You’re ambitious and driven, but law school can feel like the “safe” next step instead of an intentional choice. Therapy gives you space to pause, get clear on your why, and decide what kind of career—and life—you actually want before the big firm conveyor belt sweeps you along.
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Early-Career Attorneys
The bar exam was just the beginning. Now it’s long hours, constant pressure, and proving yourself over and over again. Therapy helps you manage the burnout, perfectionism, and self-doubt that come with early practice, so you can build something sustainable without losing yourself.
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Partner Track Lawyers
You’ve built your reputation and proven you can handle the demands. Partnership is within reach, but the closer you get, the higher the stakes — and the more it feels like you’re running on fumes. Therapy gives senior associates a place to sort through burnout, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, so you can step into leadership without losing yourself in the process.
Clinical Supervision
I provide supervision for pre-licensed therapists in California who want more than checkbox hours. With a background as both a lawyer and a therapist, I offer clear guidance, consistency, and practical tools that help you prepare for real-world clinical work.
Supervision with me is collaborative and grounded. We’ll focus on case consultation, boundaries and ethics, burnout awareness, and developing your clinical voice. My aim is to provide a supportive space where you can reflect, grow, and build confidence as you move toward licensure.
Contact me.
yael@yaeleiserike.com
(310) 359-0320
All services are provided via Telehealth in California or Washington, D.C.