Telehealth therapy available for all California and Washington D.C. Residents.

Meet Yael Eiserike

A former lawyer turned therapist helping attorneys in California and Washington DC find balance, clarity, and connection in both their careers and their lives.

Hello, I’m Yael

Yael Eiserike, LCSW

As a former lawyer now practicing as a therapist, I bring a unique perspective to the challenges attorneys face. I understand the culture of billable hours, the pressure to always be available, and the constant drive to prove yourself—because I lived it before I chose this career. That background allows me to meet clients with both professional insight and therapeutic support, without needing you to translate the realities of firm life.

Now, I work primarily with attorneys who want to excel in their careers without losing themselves in the process. Many of my clients come to therapy with anxiety, burnout, or insomnia, along with the quiet fear that “maybe this is just how it has to be.” Together, we look at how to manage the intensity of firm life while protecting your health, relationships, and sense of self.

How Therapy With Yael Works

Therapy with me is straightforward and practical. I don’t believe in generic advice or long-winded theory that doesn’t translate into your real life. Our work together will be focused, collaborative, and built to create strategies you can actually use both inside and outside the office.

What You Can Expect

  • Direct but compassionate: I’ll be honest with you, challenge unhelpful patterns, and do it with warmth and respect.

  • Grounded support: We’ll cut through the noise using humor, common sense, and a clear plan forward.

  • Tools that work in real life: You’ll leave sessions with strategies you can put into practice immediately, not ideas that only sound good on paper.

  • Accountability that sticks: Progress comes from small, consistent changes and I’ll help you stay focused on what matters most.

My goal is that you walk away from therapy not just feeling heard, but equipped to manage the intensity of your career while still protecting your health, relationships, and sense of self.

Professional Certifications

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a clinician and supervisor

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Seeking Safety

  • Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)

My Beliefs

I believe therapy should be practical, relatable, and tailored to you. It’s not about abstract theory or quick fixes but about creating a process that helps you live with more clarity and ease.

My approach integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with common sense, humor, and lived experience. I want clients to feel empowered to assert their needs, push back on self-doubt, and build a version of balance that actually works for them.

While I focus on addressing what feels most urgent in the moment, I also care about long-term growth and fulfillment. Therapy with me isn’t just about solving today’s problems. It’s about creating lasting change so you can navigate life with resilience, compassion, and a sense of alignment with your values.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Currently, I’m providing telehealth therapy in California and Washington, D.C.

  • Email is the best way to reach out and schedule an initial consultation call.

  • I’m not in-network with any insurance company, but I can provide you with a superbill to request out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company. I also provide (at no cost to you) concierge billing that can submit claims on your behalf. I will do my best to get you an estimate of what reimbursement might look like and support you through this process.

  • Please inquire about fees over the phone. Fees can be paid using HSA cards, debit cards, and credit cards.

  • You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care will cost.

    Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.

    You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.

    You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.

    If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

    For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.

  • Therapy offers tailored strategies to manage anxiety and stress, addressing specific challenges faced in high-pressure environments. Together, we develop coping skills, boundary-setting techniques, and stress-reduction methods to promote well-being not just at work, but more globally in your life.

  • As a former lawyer, I understand the time constraints of high-pressure careers and offer flexible scheduling options for all of my clients. Additionally, I provide practical strategies that can be integrated into busy lifestyles to maximize the effectiveness of therapy.