Karen Caffrey

read moreYou've lived the life you were supposed to. You went to the right schools, followed the right career path, got the right job, married the right person, etc. But maybe partnership in the firm isn't all it was cracked up to be. Or you've been climbing the corporate ladder, only to question whether you like the view from the top. Perhaps you've got your own firm, but the work never stops. Instead of feeling satisfied, you can't stand what you do all day. Or you enjoy going to work, but you dread going home.

read moreMy counseling style is genuine, down-to-earth, and caring. Most people feel quickly at ease with me. I believe that positive change happens best in an environment of compassion, trust and acceptance. I am an optimist when it comes to the capacity of human beings to heal: I believe that healing is possible for everyone. I have great faith that you carry within you the wisdom you need to guide your own life, and that the best kind of help assists you in eliciting this wisdom. I have the utmost respect and regard for you, your strengths and skills, and the challenges you are facing.

read moreAnxiety (anxious feelings or thoughts, often accompanied by unpleasant physical sensations such as a pounding heart, sweaty palms, stomach butterflies, etc.) happens to all of us at least occasionally. However, when it becomes too frequent or too intense it can mean you need some extra help. I can help you reduce your anxiety by addressing the underlying cause(s), of which there may be more than one. 1 Anxiety-producing thoughts or beliefs. It is not uncommon to have an "inner dialogue" of thoughts or beliefs that create anxiety.

read moreThe rule of law underlies the foundation of our free and democratic society. Dedication to the principles of justice, equality, fairness and respect for the rule of law brought many of us to pursue a career in the legal profession. It is deeply rewarding to contribute our skills, knowledge and talents to building a productive and fair society. Most people enter the profession expecting to feel professionally and personally satisfied by engaging in such meaningful and valued work. So why, then, do we find that lawyers increasingly suffering from depression, anxiety and substance abuse?