Therapy for Lawyers in NYC
Long days, late-night trial prep, a never ending to-do list — and somehow you're supposed to have a life outside of it, too. We can help you come back to yourself.
We offer therapy for lawyers navigating the stress, burnout, and constant pressure that come with the job. In-person in NYC and virtually across NY, NJ, PA & CO.
Struggling with your relationships, mental health, or overall well-being?
The legal profession asks a lot. Long hours, billable targets, adversarial environments, and a culture that often equates rest with weakness. This can leave even the most accomplished attorneys feeling drained, disconnected, or burnt out.
At EveryBody Psychotherapy NYC, we specialize in working with lawyers who are high-achievers and deep feelers: those who carry tremendous responsibility at work while privately struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, strained relationships, or a sense that they've lost themselves along the way.
Our therapists offer a confidential, judgment-free space where you can finally exhale, get curious about what’s coming up for you, and reconnect with what actually matters to you.
We understand how demanding your career can be. And we’re here to offer you the support, encouragement, and tools you need to live a more fulfilling life — without telling you to just leave the profession or find “work-life balance.”
Jump to a Therapist
Zoe Dartley, LMSW: Good fit for early-career attorneys facing anxiety, depression, or major life shifts
Lauren Spiechowski, LCSW: Good fit for high-achieving lawyers managing chronic stress, trauma, and the physical toll of burnout
Jenna Rossi, MHC-LP: Good fit for younger attorneys juggling anxiety, relationship stress, and career pressure
Christina Kennedy, MHC-LP: Good fit for LGBTQIA+ attorneys navigating identity
Pam Skop, LMHC, CEDS, RPYT: Good fit for female attorneys navigating perinatal mental health or a complicated relationship with food and body
If you’re unsure which therapist is a match for you, please contact us so we can connect you with the right fit.
Meet Our NYC Therapists for Lawyers
Zoe Dartley
Good fit for early-career attorneys facing anxiety, depression, or major life shifts
Hi, I'm Zoe. I work with attorneys—especially early-career and young-adult lawyers—who are navigating the anxiety, self-doubt, and identity questions that come with a high-pressure profession.
Our work together will center your goals and strengths. I’m certified in Motivational Interviewing, which is a technique that can help you draw on your own intrinsic motivation to help you make lasting changes in your life.
My style is warm, collaborative, and sometimes even humorous, which can surprise the often-serious lawyers I see—but I’m a firm believer that therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy to be effective!
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Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker #117958
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Trauma, Perinatal Care
Lauren Spiechowski
Good fit for high-achieving lawyers managing chronic stress, trauma, and the physical toll of burnout
Hi, I'm Lauren. Before going into private practice, I spent years as a medical social worker at Mount Sinai, where I saw firsthand how chronic stress shows up in the body, the mind, and every relationship in a person's life.
Now, I work with high-achieving professionals—including attorneys—who feel weighed down by anxiety, stress, unresolved trauma, or depression. My approach is warm, attentive, and focused on helping you live more authentically rather than just “getting through.”
Through our work together, you’ll learn more about yourself and the patterns that you may be unconsciously repeating in your work, relationships, and personal life. This place of insight is where the foundation for real change begins.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker #090880
Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD
Jenna Rossi
Good fit for younger attorneys juggling anxiety, relationship stress, and career pressure
Hi, I'm Jenna. I bring over a decade of experience supporting students through emotional regulation, anxiety, and big transitions, and I bring that same steady warmth to my work with young adult attorneys.
Therapy with me is non-judgmental and collaborative: a space where you can feel truly seen and supported, no matter what you’re experiencing. I believe that getting this compassion in a trusting therapeutic space is the first step to building that same compassion for yourself.
Together, we’ll process the challenges you’re facing, whether that’s career pressure, anxiety, conflict in your relationships, or how your neurodivergence affects you at the workplace. We'll focus on building a steadier relationship with yourself first; everything else gets easier from there.
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Credentials: Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit
Specialty Areas: Neurodivergence, Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma, Reproductive Health
Christina Kennedy
Good fit for LGBTQIA+ attorneys navigating identity
Hi, I'm Christina. I create a space free of shame or stigma where we can openly explore your feelings, identity, struggles, and strengths. This can feel totally unfamiliar to attorneys who are used to the pressure to perform and “have it all together,” but I’m here to make it safe and comfortable for you to open up.
I bring an identity-affirming, weight-neutral lens to every session, with a particular passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ attorneys, including those who have experienced trauma or struggle with their relationships with food or their bodies.
Together, we’ll take an honest look at what’s coming up for you and help you build resilience and coping skills so you can step into your most confident, authentic self.
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Credentials: Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit
Specialty Areas: Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Pam Skop
Good fit for female attorneys navigating perinatal mental health or a complicated relationship with food and body
Hi, I'm Pam, founder of EveryBody Psychotherapy NYC. I work with high-achieving women, including attorneys, who appear composed on the outside but inside feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and others.
My approach blends traditional talk therapy with embodiment work, so we go beyond just talking about stress; we address how it shows up in your body. Since many of the attorneys I see are highly intellectual, logical women, they often find the integration of body awareness to be a major difference-maker in their therapy journey.
While I support lawyers dealing with all kinds of stressors, I’m especially passionate about working with attorneys who are navigating perinatal mental health issues and struggling with their relationship with food, both issues that often go overlooked by other practices that support those in the legal profession.
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Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor #008651, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, Registered Yoga Teacher
Specialty Areas: Eating Disorders, Perinatal Care, Trauma, Relationships, Life Transitions
Sound familiar?
Chronic stress & anxiety
Trouble switching off after work
Imposter syndrome & perfectionism
Strained relationships
Postpartum mental health & motherhood
Issues with body image & your relationship with food
Sleep issues, racing thoughts, & physical tension
Wondering who you are outside of work or if the legal profession is right for you
No matter what you’re dealing with, we’re here to support you.
How Therapy Can Help Attorneys
Build sustainable strategies for stress & burnout
The pace of your work doesn’t slow down, but you can change how you relate to it. Together, we'll identify the patterns that drive your burnout, which often go beyond your job itself and have deeper roots in early experiences. From here, we’ll develop tools to help you effectively manage stress and make space for rest.
Reconnect with yourself & others
When work consumes so much of your energy, there’s not much left for the people who matter most (including yourself). Therapy is a place to look at how your career is impacting your romantic, family, and friend relationships. Then, you can get support in showing up differently, starting with the relationship you have with yourself.
Address anxiety, perfectionism, & self-doubt
Many lawyers are praised for the same traits (relentless drive, attention to detail, fear of failure) that actually fuel their stress and anxiety. Together, we'll explore where those patterns come from, how they’re impacting you, and how to start quieting that inner critic without sacrificing your ambition.
Build a sense of identity beyond your career
You’re not your title, firm, or billable hour count. Therapy offers a dedicated space to remember what lights you up outside of work so that your sense of self isn’t entirely tied to to your profession. We’ll work together to discover your values and interests, and figure out a plan for living more authentically.
FAQs About Counseling for Lawyers
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There's not just one "best" therapy for lawyers. Different approaches work well for different people and situations.
At EveryBody Psychotherapy NYC, we use a blend of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, DBT, IFS, and somatic approaches. Each of these method offers unique support, so we’ll work together to determine what’s best for you.
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Our approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and collaborative. We won't give you generic, one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, we get curious about what's actually driving your stress, bring in body-based awareness alongside talk therapy, and shape your support around your actual life.
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Yes. Therapy is confidential, and that confidentiality is protected by both ethical guidelines and state law. There are a few exceptions, such as imminent risk of harm. Otherwise, nothing you share leaves the room. We're also a private-pay practice, which means no diagnoses or session notes are shared with insurance companies.
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Yes, and we have various options to make this possible. In addition to in-person sessions in Brooklyn and Manhattan, we also offer virtual therapy across New York to make sessions more convenient.
We know that it can feel hard to carve out an hour for yourself, but the reality is that therapy often gives back more than it takes.
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You deserve to feel fulfilled at work and in your life outside of it. We can help you get there. Reach out, and let's see if we're the right fit.