Sarah Kelman is admitted to practice in California and Georgia, allowing Sarah Kelman Law to serve clients in both states.

I work with sole proprietors and small businesses across a range of industries, including licensed mental health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists and counselors, coaches, and other mental health specialists.

Licensed mental health professionals I work with include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW), Licensed Psychological Associates (LPA), Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA), Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC), or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC).

Psychologists I work with include Clinical Psychologists, Counseling Psychologists, Health Psychologists, Neuropsychologists, and Industrial-Organizational Psychologists.

Psychiatrists I work with include Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, Addiction Psychiatrists, and Geriatric Psychiatrists.

Therapists and counselors I work with include Psychoanalysts, Behavior Analysts, Somatic Therapists, Dialectical Behavior Therapists (DBT Practitioners), Cognitive Behavioral Therapists (CBT Practitioners), EMDR Therapists (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Mental Health Therapists, Psychotherapists, and Behavioral Therapists. I also work with specialized therapists, including Art Therapists, Music Therapists, Dance/Movement Therapists, Play Therapists, Equine-Assisted Therapists, Trauma Therapists, Grief Counselors, Career Counselors, Rehabilitation Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Family Counselors, Couples Counselors, and Sex Therapists.

Coaches I work with include Mental Health Coaches, Life Coaches, Health and Wellness Coaches, Mindfulness Coaches, Parenting Coaches, Behavioral Specialists, and Crisis Intervention Specialists.

If you don’t see your business mentioned here, just contact me, and I’ll let you know if I can assist you.

I offer a flexible pricing model designed to meet the unique needs of mental health providers. For certain services, such as business formation, trademark filing, or copyright registration, I charge flat fees. These flat-fee packages provide transparency and allow you to know the total cost upfront, so there are no surprises.

For more complex or ongoing legal matters, such as responding to subpoenas, handling licensing board complaints, or drafting contracts, I charge an hourly rate. This ensures you only pay for the time and resources required to address your specific needs.

I’m happy to provide an initial consultation to discuss your legal concerns and determine the best pricing approach for your situation.

Want to learn more about my services and pricing? Contact me today to schedule a consultation and get started!

You can reach us anytime via our contact page. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

Schedule a free 30-minute phone call or video chat with me. You’ll ask me all the questions you have about working with an attorney. I’ll ask you about your business and your legal needs. We’ll see if Sarah Kelman Law is the right fit for you.

Working with me means having a trusted legal partner who truly understands the unique challenges faced by mental health providers. I take a collaborative, compassionate, and detail-oriented approach to ensure that your legal needs are fully addressed while you focus on what you do best—helping your clients.

Here’s what you can expect when working with me:

• Personalized Guidance: I take the time to understand your practice, your goals, and your specific legal concerns. Whether you’re a solo therapist or running a group practice, I tailor my services to meet your needs.

• Clear Communication: I prioritize transparency and keep the legal process simple and straightforward. I’ll explain your options clearly, so you always know what to expect and feel confident in your decisions.

• Efficient Solutions: I respect your time and work efficiently to deliver high-quality results, whether it’s drafting contracts, reviewing compliance policies, or addressing urgent legal matters.

• Proactive Support: I don’t just solve problems—I help prevent them. By identifying potential risks and guiding you through best practices, I help protect your practice from future legal issues.

From the first consultation to the resolution of your matter, my goal is to make the legal process as stress-free as possible for you.

Interested in learning more about how I can support you? Contact me today to schedule a consultation and experience personalized legal support for your practice!

Ever heard the phrase, “a big fish in a small pond?” According to Merriam Webster, it means “a person who is very well known or important in a small group of people but who is not known or important outside that group.”

When you operate a solo practice or a small business, it can feel like the services available are not scaled to meet your needs. It can feel like you are a tiny fish in a big, wide ocean. But you have legal needs that deserve to be met at the scale you’re comfortable with now. What if we don’t have to be big fish? What if we’re two reasonably sized fish in a reasonably sized body of water? Maybe we don’t even aspire to be big fish? Thriving doesn’t have to mean growing. Maybe we aspire to be well-rounded fish with solid work-life balance? Maybe we can create a community of like-minded fish? That sounds like fin, I mean, fun.

Good question!

Currently, the flock of Kelmans’ Cluckers includes eight chickens:

Buttercream (cream legbar), Reese’s (Sicilian buttercup), Peanut Butter (austrolorp), Jelly (austrolorp), Advil (mystery), Aleve (olive egger), Chip (silver-laced wyandotte), and Diane (blue wyandotte).

My relationship with my mother is a work in progress, but the best it’s ever been.

I like psychoanalysis, too!