Performance is usually the last thing to break in burnout — which is exactly why high performers miss it. A therapist breaks down the real early signals: rising cost per task, flatness mistaken for maturity, and cognitive fog blamed on being busy.

Nearly half of attorneys report symptoms of depression, yet most never seek therapy. A therapist breaks down why stigma, billable-hour culture, and confidentiality fears keep lawyers silent — and why more attorneys are quietly choosing confidential, flexible support anyway.