Telehealth Therapy for Lawyers & High-Achieving Professionals
Meet Yael Eiserike, LCSW
A former lawyer turned therapist helping attorneys and other high-achieving professionals find relief from anxiety, burnout and insomnia without sacrificing the ambition that got them where they are.
I used to be a lawyer.
I went to law school, passed the California Bar, and practiced employment defense litigation. I know what a billable hour costs you, and how quickly being available around the clock stops feeling like a choice you made.
I also know how easy it is to normalize exhaustion. You adjust, and then you adjust again, and at some point you look up and realize you’ve been running on empty for long enough that empty feels like your baseline.
I left law and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I bring both halves of that into the room.
Who I work with
Most of my clients are people whose competence is not in question. They are performing well. They are the person other people rely on. And privately, something has gone wrong that they have not said out loud to anyone.
That shows up as burnout, as anxiety that hides inside the habits that make them good at their job, as insomnia that has been running for months, or as the kind of depression that never stops you from functioning and is therefore almost impossible to name.
A large part of my practice is attorneys, for obvious reasons. I understand the culture without needing it explained, which means we can skip the overview and get to the work. But I also work with physicians, executives, founders, academics, and people in demanding creative fields, and I work with law students and early-career professionals who are trying to make an intentional decision about a path that has a lot of momentum behind it.
You don’t need to be a lawyer to work with me. You do need to want something to actually change.
How I work
My approach is straightforward and practical, a bit like exercise. It works when it’s consistent and when it’s built for you specifically.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy as a foundation. That means our sessions have a direction; we work on things between sessions as well as during them, and you leave with something you can actually apply on a Tuesday afternoon rather than a nice conversation you’ve forgotten by Thursday.
For chronic insomnia, I use CBT-I, which is the structured protocol recommended as a first-line treatment ahead of sleep medication. For anxiety and panic, I use exposure-based work, which is both manageable discomfort and remarkably effective. For depression, I lean heavily on behavioral activation, because engagement reliably comes before mood improves rather than after it.
Underneath it all, we look at the patterns that keep producing the same result: the perfectionism, the overfunctioning, the identity that has become so fused with performance that slowing down feels like disappearing.
No jargon. No fluff. No toxic positivity. I’ll be honest with you; I will challenge things that aren’t serving you, and I will do it with warmth and respect. Humor is allowed and frequently necessary.
What sessions are like
Sessions are by secure video for clients located in California, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Sessions are available in English and in Spanish.
Virtual sessions are not a compromise here, they are the point. Most of my clients don’t have a spare ninety minutes to drive somewhere, sit in a waiting room, and drive back. Removing that friction is often the difference between starting therapy and continuing to push it off.
Sessions are structured. We prioritize together, we work efficiently, and there is a reason for how we are spending the time. Clients often say they leave feeling clearer and with a specific next step, which is exactly the point.
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California license number 75053
Juris Doctor, admitted to the California Bar
Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT-I for insomnia, and exposure-based treatment for anxiety and panic
Sessions offered in English and Spanish
Working together
The first step is a short consultation call. We talk about what’s been going on, what you want to be different, and whether I’m the right fit. There is no pressure attached.
If I’m not the right person for what you need, I will say so and help you figure out where to go instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I primarily work with attorneys because of my background and specialization. Many of my clients value not having to explain legal culture or firm expectations in therapy. I also work with other high-achieving professionals in high-stress careers.
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Common concerns include burnout, anxiety, insomnia, perfectionism, work-life boundaries, and major career or life transitions.
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My style is direct, practical, and collaborative. Sessions focus on clarity, actionable steps, and sustainable change.
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Yes. All therapy services are provided via secure telehealth for clients located in California and Washington, D.C.