Telehealth Therapy for Lawyers in California and Washington, D.C.

Therapy for Lawyers, at Every Stage of the Climb

Every stage of a legal career comes with its own pressure, burnout, and doubt.
Therapy can help you navigate it without losing yourself in the process.

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A focused, no-pressure conversation to see if this is a good fit.

Ambitious. Driven. Exhausted.

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From the outside, your life looks impressive. On the inside, it feels unsustainable. You may be in law school, billing long hours as an associate, or pushing toward partnership. No matter the stage, the pressure never fully lets up.

As a former lawyer, I understand the culture and the cost. I offer therapy for lawyers that’s direct, practical, and grounded in real life. I ask the right questions, help you identify the patterns keeping you stuck, and give you tools you can actually use. You leave each session with clarity, support, and a clear next step.

If you are looking for therapy for lawyers that respects your time and your intelligence, you are in the right place.

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Hello, I’m Yael

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I’m a former lawyer turned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I passed the California Bar, practiced employment defense litigation, and now bring both 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. I also know how easy it is to normalize exhaustion and push through until something breaks.

My approach to therapy 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 use evidence-informed approaches to create strategies that fit your actual life and support meaningful, sustainable change.

Learn more about Yael and her approach to therapy for lawyers.

My Approach to Therapy for Lawyers

Let’s Work Together.

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    Pre-Law + Law Students

    You’re ambitious and capable, but law school can feel like the “safe” next step rather than an intentional one. Therapy gives you space to pause, clarify your motivations, and decide what kind of career and life you actually want before the conveyor belt speeds up.

    Learn more about therapy for law students and pre-law professionals.

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    Early-Career Attorneys

    Passing the bar was just the beginning. Now it is long hours, constant pressure, and the need to prove yourself again and again. Therapy helps you manage burnout, perfectionism, and self-doubt so you can build a sustainable legal career without losing yourself.

    Explore therapy for early-career lawyers and associates.

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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. Burnout, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome often intensify at this stage.

    Therapy offers senior associates and partner-track lawyers a space to think clearly, recover energy, and step into leadership without sacrificing their health or identity.

    Learn more about therapy for partner-track and senior lawyers.

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Join Our Newsletter

Not ready to start therapy yet? That’s okay. The newsletter is a low-pressure way to stay connected while you figure out your next steps.

You’ll receive practical tools, reflections, and reminders designed to help lawyers manage stress, perfectionism, and burnout in high-pressure legal environments.

Practical tools and reflections for lawyers managing pressure, burnout, and big career questions

Clinical Supervision

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I provide clinical 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 supervision that is clear, consistent, and grounded in real-world clinical work.

Supervision focuses on case consultation, boundaries and ethics, burnout awareness, and developing your clinical voice. My goal is to provide a supportive and challenging space where you can reflect, grow, and build confidence as you move toward licensure.

Learn more about clinical supervision in California.

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Clear, grounded supervision for pre-licensed therapists.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. All therapy services are provided via secure telehealth for clients located in California and Washington, D.C.

  • I work with law students, early-career attorneys, senior associates, and partner-track lawyers who are navigating burnout, stress, perfectionism, and major career or life decisions.

  • Therapy is structured and practical. Sessions focus on clarity, actionable insight, and tools you can apply between sessions so progress continues outside the therapy hour.

  • While my primary focus is therapy for lawyers, many of the tools and approaches also support professionals in similarly high-pressure fields.

Contact me.

yael@yaeleiserike.com
(310) 359-0320

All services are provided via telehealth to clients located in California or Washington, D.C.