Therapy for Attorneys | Directory of Dual-Credentialed Therapists

Comprehensive Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Attorneys and Law Firms

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Attorney Therapists

Our therapists are licensed with prior experience as practicing attorneys and/or possessing advanced graduate degrees and high-level corporate experience. We also offer Certified Lawyer Therapist ™ training and credentialing to produce clinicians uniquely qualified to work with attorneys.

Coaches

Find a coach to sharpen efficacy and improve motivation in discreet areas of practice, or life outside of practice.

Consultants

Our consultants help address systemic challenges within law firms and other challenging corporate environments related to mental heath and wellness.

Attorneys and Perfectionism: A Psychological Analysis

The legal profession has long valorized precision, control, and intellectual dominance. Yet the recently published Report on the 2024 Lawyer Perfectionism & Well-Being Survey—The Perfectionist Paradox—provides empirical evidence that the very disposition many lawyers regard as their professional “edge” may be undermining both mental health and sustainable performance. Drawing on a sample of 764 lawyers in private practice, the study demonstrates strong correlations between maladaptive perfectionism and stress (r = .45), depression (r = .56),

February 16, 2026

How Legal Training Consolidates Hypervigilance in Attorneys from Unpredictable Families of Origin

A substantial subset of attorneys enter the legal profession with psychological adaptations shaped by early exposure to unpredictable, emotionally confusing, or volatile family systems. These individuals often develop hypervigilance—an attentional posture characterized by continuous environmental scanning for threat—as a means of psychological survival. Legal education and law practice, which reward anticipatory cognition, adversarial forecasting, and error detection, can inadvertently reinforce and solidify this trauma-adapted orientation. While professionally advantageous, this consolidation of hypervigilance often carries significant

February 10, 2026

WHY CHOOSE ATTORNEY THERAPISTS

Attorney Therapists Bring Unique Skills

Our therapists uniquely combine superior clinical expertise with high levels of intellectual acuity, offering unparalleled insight and support tailored to the challenges faced by attorneys and other high-level professionals.

Distinctive Skills

Psychotherapists with a background in law bring a distinctive set of skills to their therapeutic practice, benefiting all clients, regardless of their profession. Their legal training hones critical thinking and analytical abilities, enabling them to assess complex situations and develop effective strategies for personal growth.

Sharpened Communication Skills

Experience of most Attorney Therapists in the legal field also fosters strong communication skills, allowing them to articulate ideas clearly and listen actively, essential components in building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Adherence to Ethical Principles

Attorney Therapists have intimate familiarity with ethical considerations and confidentiality that aligns seamlessly with the principles of psychotherapy, ensuring a professional and secure environment for clients.

Unique and Superior Therapists

The unique combination of legal expertise and therapeutic acumen equips Attorney Therapists to offer insightful and empathetic support to individuals from all walks of life.