HELPING LAWYERS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR ALCOHOL/DRUG USE CONCERNS
Out of any profession, research has demonstrated that lawyers have one of the highest incidences of mental health and/or alcohol/drug use issues. It’s so bad for many there’s an entire industry devoted to helping lawyers get out of the law.
Why am I uniquely qualified to provide therapy to a lawyer? Because I’m a lawyer. I get it. I’ve been there and likely experienced much of what you have. I’m a participating therapist with The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program and Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania.
The issues below and others can lead to mental health and alcohol/drug use concerns:
For an interesting legal experience I had, check out my blog post.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR LAWYERS
Are you a Delaware attorney experiencing depression, anxiety, work stress, alcohol abuse or other concerns? Join us in Wilmington for a FREE confidential weekly support group for lawyers. If you are outside of Wilmington, you can join the group via video from your smartphone or tablet. Hosted by the Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program. I facilitate the group. I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and also a licensed attorney. I’m uniquely qualified to provide the assistance you need. For more information, call Carol Waldhauser, Executive Director, at (302) 777-0124 or you can contact me. You can feel better. This is another resource to help.
It’s possible that legal employers can change, but until then, I’m here to help you improve your ability to manage your mental health when facing these issues. Give me a call or text me at (302) 273 - 0700 or email me for a FREE phone consultation. Let’s improve the quality of your life.
Why am I uniquely qualified to provide therapy to a lawyer? Because I’m a lawyer. I get it. I’ve been there and likely experienced much of what you have. I’m a participating therapist with The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program and Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania.
The issues below and others can lead to mental health and alcohol/drug use concerns:
- Billable hours
- Unreasonable deadlines
- Work schedule (60/70/80+ hour work weeks)
- Demanding supervisors
- Ultra-competitive colleagues
- Isolation
- Perfectionism
- Looking for worst case scenarios (This makes you a good lawyer, but can negatively affect you)
- Job search
- Law school didn’t prepare you for actual lawyering (Just theory)
- Student loans
For an interesting legal experience I had, check out my blog post.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR LAWYERS
Are you a Delaware attorney experiencing depression, anxiety, work stress, alcohol abuse or other concerns? Join us in Wilmington for a FREE confidential weekly support group for lawyers. If you are outside of Wilmington, you can join the group via video from your smartphone or tablet. Hosted by the Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program. I facilitate the group. I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and also a licensed attorney. I’m uniquely qualified to provide the assistance you need. For more information, call Carol Waldhauser, Executive Director, at (302) 777-0124 or you can contact me. You can feel better. This is another resource to help.
It’s possible that legal employers can change, but until then, I’m here to help you improve your ability to manage your mental health when facing these issues. Give me a call or text me at (302) 273 - 0700 or email me for a FREE phone consultation. Let’s improve the quality of your life.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) FOR DELAWARE LAWYERS
Are you a Delaware lawyer and need CLE ethics credits? I can help. I’m an approved CLE provider by the Commission on Continuing Legal Education of the Delaware Supreme Court. My trainings are in-person at my office and I can also present at your office. Serving solo practitioners, firms, in-house, government and others. Contact me for more information.
