Resources
Tools, reading, and support to complement your journey
Crisis Resources
If you're experiencing a mental health emergency:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 (available 24/7 nationwide)
Online chat: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (available 24/7)
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 (24/7, free, confidential)
Substance abuse and mental health treatment referrals
Mental Health Organizations & Support
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
adaa.orgFree peer support communities, educational resources, and therapist directory
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.orgEducation, support groups, and advocacy. NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-6264
Mental Health America
mhanational.orgScreening tools, educational resources, and treatment information
Recommended Reading
Books I often recommend to clients based on your specific needs and interests:
Anxiety
- The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne Comprehensive CBT-based guide with practical exercises.
- Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer Neuroscience-based approach to breaking worry cycles.
- The Worry Trap by Chad LeJeune ACT-based strategies for anxiety.
Depression
- The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn Combines mindfulness with cognitive therapy.
- The Upward Spiral by Alex Korb Neuroscience-based small changes for depression.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris Accessible introduction to ACT principles.
- Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Steven Hayes Foundational ACT self-help book.
- The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety by John Forsyth and Georg Eifert Practical ACT exercises for anxiety.
Mindfulness & Meditation
- Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn Foundation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
- The Road Home by Ethan Nichtern Contemporary guide to meditation and modern life.
- Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach Mindfulness and self-compassion for healing.
- The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer Practical guide to treating yourself with kindness.
Relationships & Attachment
- Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller Understanding attachment styles in relationships.
- Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel Reconciling domesticity and sexual desire in long-term relationships.
Mindfulness Apps & Tools
Insight Timer
Free guided meditations from teachers worldwide
Headspace
Guided meditation and mindfulness exercises
Waking Up
Meditation and philosophy from Sam Harris
ACT Coach
Free app from the VA for ACT-based skills
Note: These resources are meant to complement therapy, not replace it. If you're looking for professional support, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss whether we might be a good fit.