Therapy for Lawyers
online // texas
Hi, my name is Stephanie.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and therapist for lawyers in Houston, Texas.
Everyone knows that becoming a lawyer is hard work (undergraduate degree, LSAT, law school, bar exam, employment).
Maintaining a career in law is also A LOT of hard work (overwhelming workloads, constant deadlines, billable hours, pressure to satisfy stakeholders, and limited time outside of work).
The demands of the profession can accumulate and impact your well-being.
Unfortunately, the legal profession is falling short in taking care of its people.
A 2016 study disclosed the following statistics about lawyers and mental health issues:
28% are struggling with depression;
23% are struggling with stress;
19% are struggling with anxiety; and
21-36% qualify as problem drinkers.
Therapy for lawyers can help improve your work habits and lifestyle choices.
I help lawyers drop the struggle with stress so they can live and perform at their best.
If you’re ready to get started with therapy for lawyers, contact me today to schedule an appointment.
My approach to therapy for lawyers.
Most lawyers don’t qualify for a mental health diagnosis and oftentimes do not seek out help. This doesn’t mean your well-being isn’t suffering.
I work with busy lawyers who appear to have it together on the outside but feel stressed, overwhelmed, and burned out on the inside.
You have thoughts about not being good enough and not doing enough at work and home.
Your self-care is in the gutter. You don’t get enough sleep, are not engaging in hobbies, and are struggling with setting and maintaining boundaries.
The good news is you don’t have to be superhuman. There is no shame in getting support.
Stress is a cycle and oftentimes pulls us towards solutions that might work in the short term like drinking alcohol, procrastinating, and avoiding thoughts and feelings.
My approach to therapy for lawyers will help you learn to accept what is out of your control and commit to taking action to improve the things you can.
Therapy for lawyers can help you identify your values and set goals based on what’s truly important. It can help you establish routines and habits that have more long-term benefits.
We may or may not eliminate stress, but I hope you feel encouraged to make the changes you can. As a therapist for lawyers, my goal is to help you live now and live fully despite feeling overwhelmed.
Therapy for lawyers can help you take back your life.
How therapy for lawyers works:
step one
Get started here. During our first meeting, we’ll chat about what brings you into therapy and what you’d like to get out of the process.
step two
During the first month of therapy, we’ll get to know each other and work together to create a plan that will help you reach your goals.
step three
We’ll continue to meet weekly or biweekly to learn strategies for improving your life at work and home.
Greater Heights starts here.
Frequently asked questions+ Can I have therapy with my partner or spouse?
I do not offer relationship therapy. I have a lot of great referrals if this is a service that you need.
+ What should I be doing in between sessions?
We will plan homework based on your needs. I might suggest things like writing, reading, mindfulness practices, or tracking habits, etc.
+ What are some common treatments or coping skills for managing stress?
Therapy is a great tool for stress treatment. Therapy interventions such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be effective for treating stress.
I typically use an approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which includes learning mindfulness and self-compassion skills, as well as identifying values and setting goals. ACT proposes that by increasing your acceptance of stress you develop psychological flexibility which leads to greater quality of life and wellbeing.
Lifestyle changes for managing stress include: eating well-balanced meals, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep and having a schedule/routine.
Coping skills for managing stress include: socializing, engaging in a hobby, taking a break from social media, practicing gratitude and mindfulness, caring for a pet, or finding time to relax.
+ What are some online mental health resources for lawyers?
In addition to virtual therapy for lawyers at Greater Heights Therapy, Lawyers Depression Project, offers an online peer to peer support group for legal professionals. American Bar Association has a mental health resources page that is quite exhaustive. Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program is another great resource.