Therapy for Lawyers in NYC and San Francisco:

Specialized Mental Health Support for Legal Professionals

Are you working 80-hour weeks, struggling with imposter syndrome, or feeling trapped by the relentless pressure of billable hours? You're not alone.

As a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with legal professionals in New York City and San Francisco, I understand the unique mental health challenges that come with practicing law. From BigLaw associates burning out before their third year to solo practitioners drowning in case management, the legal profession has some of the highest rates of depression, anxiety, and substance use difficulties of any career field.

Why Regular Therapy Often Doesn’t Work for Lawyers

Standard therapy can feel disconnected from the legal world. You need someone who understands:

  • Why an adverse ruling can feel deeply personal

  • How partnership decisions trigger existential dread

  • The unique stressors of BigLaw, tech law, and solo practice

  • Why “work-life balance” advice alone doesn’t solve chronic burnout

Specialized Mental Health Support for NYC and San Francisco Legal Professionals

Understanding Your Legal Culture

  • NYC Legal Landscape: The intensity of Wall Street firms, complex litigation demands, and the competitive Manhattan legal market

  • San Francisco Legal Environment: Tech law pressures, startup culture demands, and the unique work-life expectations in the Bay Area

  • The realities of billable hour requirements, client development pressure, and partnership track stress

  • Why an adverse ruling can feel deeply personal

  • How partnership decisions trigger existential dread

  • The unique stressors of BigLaw, tech law, and solo practice

  • Why “work-life balance” advice alone doesn’t solve chronic burnout

Common Issues I Help NYC and San Francisco Lawyers Address

Crushing Work Pressure and Burnout

  • Managing 2,000+ billable hour expectations without losing yourself

  • Dealing with impossible deadlines and client demands

  • Processing the guilt that comes with taking time off

Professional Identity and Imposter Syndrome

  • Questioning whether you belong in prestigious firms or challenging cases

  • Fear of being "found out" as inadequate despite clear competence

  • Struggling with perfectionism that paralyzes decision-making

Career Transitions and Crossroads

  • Leaving BigLaw for in-house positions or smaller firms

  • Considering alternative legal careers or leaving law entirely

  • Managing the financial and identity shifts that come with career changes

Relationship and Family Challenges

  • Partners who don't understand the demands of legal work

  • Difficulty being present with family when cases consume your thoughts

  • Dating challenges when your schedule is unpredictable

Communication Skills & Interpersonal Dynamics

  • Navigating difficult conversations with colleagues, clients, and opposing counsel

  • Managing conflict in high-stakes or adversarial situations without escalating stress

  • Improving clarity and confidence in presentations, negotiations, and courtroom interactions

  • Setting professional boundaries while maintaining collaborative relationships

  • Enhancing emotional intelligence to read and respond effectively to others under pressure

  • Managing team dynamics, delegation, and leadership challenges in law firms

Take the First Step Toward Better Mental Health

You became a lawyer to help others and make a difference. Perhaps now is the time to invest that same dedication in yourself.

If you have any additional questions, book a brief phone consultation with me and I'd be happy to answer your questions.