Dr. Rebecca Nerison

Services

Resources

FAQs

Confidentiality and Privacy

Home / Services

Services

There are many happy, successful lawyers out there.

Unfortunately, there are too many who are unhappy, ineffective, or unsuccessful as lawyers or as human beings. I believe this is both sad and unnecessary. That's why my work is dedicated to helping you achieve success in your professional and personal life.

I specialize in working with judges, lawyers, law firm administrators, paralegals, and non-legal professionals for whom privacy is of utmost concern. My clients are typically seasoned, mid-career professionals who have enjoyed a degree of success but are experiencing signs of stress and burnout. Because they are unwilling to lead lives of quiet desperation, they do what it takes to change their situation, either internally or externally.

Are some of these statements true for you?

• "As a judge I’ve learned to accept the fact of isolation in my work. But some days it really gets to me, and I wish I could just pick up the phone and tell someone how it feels to have lived through the day I just had.”

• "Believe it or not, I became a lawyer because I wanted to help people. Now I find myself earning plenty of money (which I enjoy), but the work doesn’t seem to have much meaning for me. At the end of my life, I want to look back and feel better about how I’ve spent it than I do now.”

• "Work is going really well, but I’m losing ground on the home front. My spouse is unhappy with me and the kids seem distant. I don’t know what to do about it, which is making matters worse.”

• "My business is a mess. I feel overwhelmed and behind in my work. I’m not earning what I’d like to, and I feel stressed all the time. I’m not sure I can keep doing this for the next 10 or 20 years.”

• "I’m in the middle of a difficult and delicate situation right now, and there’s no one I can talk to about it. Sometimes I feel like I’m in a fish bowl and others are watching for any misstep I might make. I don’t want to burden my spouse with the problems, but it’s hard to be alone with it, too.”

You are likely to be successful working with me if...

• You have a genuine interest in being the best you can be. If you’re interested in growing and learning, we will probably be a good match.

• You have -- or are willing to develop -- the capacity to be honest with yourself. Honesty can be painful, but it’s necessary to confront what isn’t working in your life before you can change it. Honesty will save you money and time.

• You are able to ask for and receive assistance. Pride is a good thing, but too much pride blocks you from growing and enjoying life as a fallible human being. If you can admit you could use some help, you are likely to profit from our work.

• You are able and willing to invest time and resources in developing your personal or professional self. Everyone spends money on goods that depreciate and services that don’t last. If you devote time and money to your long-term goals and growth, you are likely to achieve what you want in life.

How Consulting Works

First, we make a decision about whether or not we want to work together based on a free, non-binding consultation and a brief, paid trial period. It’s important to gather information about a consultant or coach, including how well you “click” with the person. I won’t click with everyone, so we need to talk a bit to see if we can establish a strong, trusting connection. The trial period should take about one to three months, depending on how often we talk.

When we decide to work together, we’ll agree on an initial time commitment that is subject to change at any time. The commitment gives us time to clearly define the issue you bring, craft a plan of action, execute the beginning stages of the plan, and evaluate progress. You are free to disengage at any point in the process if our work feels unproductive.

You’re probably wondering, “How long will this take?” The answer is, “It depends.” How long it takes depends on many factors, including your state of readiness for change, time available for homework assignments, and other factors that may emerge as we go along. Sometimes solutions come easily and quickly, and sometimes they don’t.

 

Make a free, no-obligation appointment. Contact Rebecca at Life Counsel for Legal Professionals today. For a free consultation call (206) 217-5438 or email.

Home | Dr. Rebecca Nerison | Services | Resources | FAQs | Confidentiality and Privacy