Therapy for Lawyers
To anyone who has had to leave friends in the middle of brunch to respond to a last-minute client request, found themselves ill after making hours (and bonus), or spent their vacation responding to document requests staring at a field of sheep in New Zealand, I’m here to help. For those of you who are still struggling with balance and can relate (and have your own version of why it’s so hard to be an overworked/can’t say no/super together professional)--to you I say, “I get it.”
I am passionate about working with high-achieving professionals who need practical tools to be able to better prioritize not just work, but the other parts of life that bring joy, meaning, and satisfaction. Because of my own experience working at a national firm, I understand the nuance of law firm dynamics and you don’t need to explain to me what a billable hour is and why you can’t just stop responding to all emails after 5:00 p.m.
Work-life balance is important, but it has to be based in reality. Your reality. And you. If you’re closing a huge deal, even if you’re the junior on the case, we would collaborate to figure out ways that meaningfully help you without suggesting that you quit your job to “just chill.” A satisfying life takes work. The real question is, “what kind of work?”
That’s where I come in. We would collaborate not just to figure out how to deal with the “all-too-frequent-panic-attacks-in-your-office-with-the-door-closed-while-you-review-documents” but also, and more importantly, how to prevent them. I offer clients structured sessions where we use your time efficiently to get the most out of your 50 minutes (and yes, in lawyer-speak, that’s .8 hours).
I assign homework to every client, every session. The time between sessions is key in helping you implement what we work on in session to start seeing progress faster. Homework is NOT prefab handouts/extra reading/work. Instead, it’s the natural outgrowth of the session so you have a clear next step. It is individualized and tailored to you.
"Defining myself, as opposed to being defined by others, is one of the most difficult challenges I face.”
— Carol Mosely-Braun