Hourly Billing, Attorney Identity, and the Therapeutic Challenge

The Neuropsychology of BigLaw: Chronic Stress Hormone Habituation and the Challenge of Attorney Well-Being

Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession: The Hidden Psychological Cost of High-Stakes Client Advocacy

Integrating Mental Health into Law Firm Culture: Toward Systemic Wellness for Attorneys

The Striving Mindset in Attorneys: Rethinking Psychological Resilience in the Legal Profession

When Compartmentalization Becomes a Way of Life: The Crisis of Emotional Disintegration in the American Legal Profession

The Critical Role of Mindfulness in Cultivating Psychological Flexibility Among Attorneys

Attorneys and Perfectionism: How Legal Training Can Precipitate Maladaptive Mental Habits

Burnout Among Criminal Defense Attorneys: Causes, Consequences, and Paths Forward

Federal Legal Protections for Mental Health in the Workplace

Grieving the Constitution: Psychological Adjustment for Attorneys in an Era of Executive Ascendancy

The Challenge for Attorneys in Navigating the Reduced Role of the Judicial Branch in the Tripartite U.S. System

External Validation and the Existential Crisis of the American Attorney

Letting Go of the Outcome: The Paradox of Cultivating Equanimity in the Legal Mind

Beyond Zealous Advocacy: Insights into the Psychological Toll of Intellectual Attachment in Legal Practice

Is “Happiness” Attainable in Law Practice?

The Attorney-Alcohol Relationship and Barriers to Treatment in the Legal Profession

Vicarious Trauma Among Immigration Attorneys in a Politically Charged Era: Psychological Insights and Mitigation Strategies

Mental Health Challenges in the Legal Profession: Comparative Analysis of the U.S. and United Kingdom

How Legal Training and Law Practice May Cultivate Emotional Strength and Psychological Resilience

The Perils of Overthinking: Rumination, Memory Encoding, and the Mental Health Crisis in the Legal Profession

The Challenge of Humility Among Attorneys: Bridging Intellectual Mastery and Emotional Grounding

Attorney Relationship Challenges and the Need to Cultivate Empathic Ability

California County Bar Associations & Lawyer Assistance Resources

Beyond the Binary: Psychological Integration in the Transition from Junior to Mid-Level Associate in BigLaw

Alcohol Use Disorder Among Attorneys: The Limits of Self-Efficacy and the Paradox of Letting Go

Attorney Stress and Overlap with PTSD

The Death of the Ideal: Disillusionment, Grief, and the Role of Psychotherapy in the Lives of Young Attorneys in the Wake of BigLaw Capitulation

Beyond the Binary: Reclaiming Intuition and Emotional Insight in the Mental Health of Attorneys

Recognizing and Mitigating Burnout Among High-Performing Attorneys

Attorney Depression: Analysis and Therapeutic Treatment

From Generalist to Specialist: The Evolution of Medicine and the Rise of Niche Psychotherapy Practices for Attorneys

Multi-Factorial Stressors Experienced by BigLaw Partners and Mitigation Strategies that Boost Efficacy

Optimal Timing for Lateral Moves by Associate Attorneys: Strategic and Psychological Considerations

New Attorney Therapists Clinician Consultation Group

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Lawyers as an Evolution of Traditional CBT

AttorneyTherapists.com Proudly Sponsors Well-Being Week in Law 2025

Distinguishing Situation-Specific from Generalized Anxiety in Legal Practice

Rising Depression and the Relevance of Logotherapy in Contemporary American Legal Practice

The Erosion of Private Legal Advocacy in the Shadow of Executive Encroachment: Psychological Implications

Alcohol Abuse in the Legal Profession and Its Implications for Attorney Competence and Beyond

Heightened Anxiety in Big Law over EEOC Inquiries and Attorney-Client Privilege

Embracing Uncertainty: The Third Pillar of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Lawyers (CBT-L)

Cognitive Restructuring as a Therapeutic Pillar of CBT-L for Lawyers

Childhood Conditioning, Personality Development, and the Necessity of Early Psychodynamic Exploration in CBT-L

The Imperative of Peer Support for Attorneys Amidst Contemporary Challenges

Conditioned Thinking in Attorneys and the Marginalizing of Spirituality

Navigating the Psychological Landscape of Attorneys: The Role of CBT-L in Addressing Internalized Norms and Expectations

Therapeutic Interventions for Emotional Communication in Attorneys

CBT-L as a Tailored Psychotherapeutic Model for Attorneys

Narcissism, Control, and the Therapeutic Impasse: Challenges in Treating Attorneys in Psychotherapy

The Limits of Intellect: Burnout, Depression, and the Existential Crisis of Early-Career Attorneys

The Delusion of Control: Attorneys and the Pursuit of Happiness through People, Places, and Things

The Tripartite Powers of the U.S. Government and the Freudian Model of the Human Psyche: A Comparative Analysis

Leveraging the ADA as a Catalyst for Law Firm Change

Legal Frameworks, Dharma, and the Existential Crisis of the Attorney

The Tendency of Attorneys to Bypass Emotional Regulation in Favor of Intellectual Problem-Solving

Befriending Stress: A New Paradigm for Early-Career Litigation Attorneys

Addressing Perfectionism and Depression Among U.S. Law Students Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Recent Insights into Mental Health Challenges Among Practicing Attorneys and Directions for Future Research

The Empirical Mindset in Legal Practice and Its Implications for Psychotherapy: Overcoming the Barrier of Proof

The Importance of Boundary-Setting by Associate Attorneys

The Mental Health Crisis Among Solo and Small-Firm Attorneys

The Evolving Landscape of Return-to-Office Policies in Major Law Firms

Executive Actions Targeting BigLaw Firms Prompt Anxiety in the Legal Profession

Mental Health Crisis in the Legal Profession: Analyzing the Evidence, Proposing Solutions

Challenges Facing Senior Attorneys Contemplating Retirement

The Adverse Impact of Consistent Position-Taking in Law Practice on Interpersonal Relationships

The ADA as a Catalyst for Cultural Change in Law Firms: Addressing Attorney Stress and Anxiety

The Erosion of Civility and Implications for Attorney Work Satisfaction

The Loneliness Epidemic in the American Legal Profession: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

The February 2025 California Bar Examination’s Logistical Failures and Likely Mental Health Implications

The Negative Psychological Impact of Hourly Billing on Attorneys

Attorney Therapists: A New Breed of Superior Clinicians

The Psychological Challenge of Identity Shift in Attorneys Leaving Legal Practice

Analogizing Litigation Stages to Buddhist Philosophy: Different Kinds of Truth

Impact of the Trump Administration and DOGE Initiatives on the Rule of Law and the Legal Profession

BigLaw Summer Associate Programs: Hidden Mental Health Impact on Emerging Attorneys

Maintaining Work-Life Balance as an Attorney: The Case for a Periodic Values Inventory

Do U.S. Law Firms Have an Affirmative Obligation to Address Mental Health Issues?

Mental Health Screening in Attorney Licensing: The Potential Role of Attorney Therapists

Wellness Challenges in the Legal Profession: The Complementary Roles of Psychotherapy, Coaching, and Consulting

Lawyer Mental Health and the Gravitation Toward Intellectualization

Clinical Depression Among Attorneys: Relationship to Conceptual Attachment and Experiential Disconnect

Fostering Openness and Vulnerability Within Big Law Environments

Law School Debt and Its Impact on the Mental Health of Law Students

Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Big Law: Legal Remedies Under Federal and State Disability Laws

6th Annual Employee Wellness Summit for Legal Professionals

Attorney Stress in the Midst of Current Societal Tumult

Zealous Advocacy and Over-Attachment to Conceptual Thinking in Attorneys

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Among U.S. Attorneys: The Empirical Evidence 

General Mental Health Challenges Facing Attorneys in the United States

The Erosion of Constitutional Guardrails and Its Psychological Toll on the Legal Profession

Evidence-Based Strategies for Big Law Junior Associate Attorneys

New York Attorney Mental Health Challenges and Resources

The Erosion of Civility in Litigation and Its Impact on Attorneys’ Emotional Regulation

Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellness in Big Law

Online Resources for Attorneys Seeking Mental Health and Wellness Support

Vicarious Trauma Challenges Faced by Attorneys Handling Airline Disasters

The Attorney Mindset: A Barrier to Effective Psychotherapeutic Change