Online Therapy in Washington, D.C. for Burnout, Anxiety, and Insomnia

I'm Yael Eiserike, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Washington, D.C. I provide online therapy by secure video for burnout, anxiety, insomnia, and high-functioning depression. I'm also licensed in Virginia and California.

I was a lawyer before I was a therapist. I passed the California Bar and practiced employment defense litigation. Because that was in California, I won't pretend to know what your office is like, and I'd rather you tell me. What I do know is what it's like to keep performing well after it has stopped being sustainable, and how long a person can go without saying so out loud. A lot of my clients are attorneys, and a lot aren't.

What brings people in

The people who reach out tend to be doing fine by every outside measure. They hit their deadlines, and they're the ones other people count on. Privately, the effort has gone up. Sometimes that's burnout, where the work still gets done but the energy that used to come naturally now takes real effort. Sometimes it's anxiety that looks like thoroughness from the outside and feels relentless from the inside. Sometimes it's insomnia, a mind that starts running the day's problems at 2:00 a.m. And sometimes it's a flat, low-grade depression that never interferes with work, which is part of why it's hard to name.

Each of those has its own page: burnout, high-functioning anxiety, CBT-I for insomnia, and high-functioning depression. If racing thoughts at bedtime are the issue, start with my post on racing thoughts at night. And if the question is less "what's wrong" and more "should I stay or go," my post on thinking about leaving law may help.

Who I work with

I work with attorneys in government, agencies, private practice, in-house roles, policy, and public interest, and with people in other demanding fields. I also work with law students and early-career professionals who want to decide what they want before the momentum decides for them. There are pages for law students, early-career lawyers, and lawyers on the partner track.

What sessions are like

Sessions are 50 minutes by secure video, and I offer evening appointments for people who can't make midday work. My approach is practical, a bit like exercise. It works when it's consistent and built around you. I use cognitive behavioral therapy as the foundation, so sessions have a direction and you leave with something concrete to try that week.

I'm certified in CBT-I for insomnia, and when past experiences or substance use are part of the picture, I use trauma-focused CBT and Seeking Safety. I'll be direct with you, and when something isn't working for you I'll say so, with warmth. There's more on my about page.

Where you need to be during a session

I'm licensed in D.C., Virginia, and California, and what matters is where you are physically when we meet. If you're in D.C., we can meet. If you live in Virginia, I have a page on online therapy in Virginia, and there's one on online therapy in California too. All of my sessions are by video, and I don't offer in-person appointments.

Fees and insurance

I'm not in-network with any insurance company. I can give you a superbill to request out-of-network reimbursement. I'd rather talk through fees by phone. You can pay with an HSA, debit, or credit card, and sessions are available in English and Spanish.

Questions people ask about online therapy in Washington, D.C.