Mental Health Resources
Take a look at our suggested apps and reading to support your mental health and wellbeing.
Suggested Apps
Nothing can replace talking with your therapist, but sometimes we need a boost outside of session. Below is a list of apps and books that may be helpful as you take your journey in counseling.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Tak a look at our book recommendations on general mental health and wellbeing
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection explores how embracing vulnerability, imperfections, and wholehearted living leads to a more fulfilling life.
I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't) by Brene Brown
This book explores common experiences with shame, perfectionism, and self-doubt, offering a sense of community and understanding.
Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
Braving the Wilderness explores how embracing vulnerability, imperfections, and wholehearted living leads to a more fulfilling life.
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris
The Happiness Trap introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a framework for overcoming psychological inflexibility and living a values-driven life.
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Daring Greatly investigates vulnerability, shame, and courage, encouraging readers to step outside their comfort zones and live authentically.
The Reality Slap by Russ Harris
The Reality Slap is a concise and engaging introduction to ACT, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based action.
Anxiety & Stress
Take a look at our book recommendations on Anxiety & Stress
Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More by Isra Nasir, MHC-LP
This book describes an unhealthy obsession with constant achievement and output, often driven by societal pressures or an internal need to feel valuable through relentless work. It leads to burnout, stress, and a diminished sense of self-worth outside of one's accomplishments.
Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Burnout explores the Science of burnout and offers actionable strategies for stress relief and emotional release.
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris and Jeff Warren W/ Carlye Adler
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is a book that offers a practical and accessible guide to mindfulness meditation, suitable for the skeptical individuals.
Trauma & PTSD
Take a look at our book recommendations on Trauma & PTSD
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, PhD
The Body Keeps the Score explores the impact of trauma on the mind and body, emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed care and integrative treatment approaches.
Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shaprio, PhD
Getting Past Your Past introduces Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic technique for processing traumatic memories and alleviating PTSD symptoms.
Every Memory Deserves Respect by Michael Baldwin and Deborah Korn, PsyD
Provides a comprehensive guide to EMDR therapy, outlining its principles and clinical applications.
Relationships & Communication
Take a look at our book recommendations on relationships and communication
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
The 5 Love Languages identifies five primary ways people express and receive love, helping individuals understand and improve their communication and intimacy in relationships.
The Sevel Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD
This book outlines research-based principles for improving communication, resolving conflict, and building intimacy in long-term relationships.
Conscious Uncoupling by Katherine Woodward Thomas
Conscious Uncoupling is a book that provides a compassionate and mindful approach to ending romantic relationships, emphasizing self-care and mutual respect.
The Science of Trust by John Gottman, PhD
The Science of Trust explores the neuroscience of trust in romantic relationships.
Act with Love by Russ Harris
Act with Love explores how to ACT principles to guide behavior with kindness, compassion, and effectiveness.
Personal Development
Take a look at our book recommendations for personal development
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, MD
Who Moved My Cheese? Is a simple parable about adapting to change, encouraging readers to embrace flexibility and navigate uncertainty and navigate with resilience.
LGBTQIA+
Take a look at our book recommendations for LGBTQIA+ topics
Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue by Nicholas Teich
This is a "user-friendly" guide to understanding transgender identities, experiences, and issue. Ideal for family and friends wanting learn more.
Polysecure by Jessica Fern
Explores the dynamics of ethical non-monogamy, offering guidance on building healthy boundaries, navigating complex emotions, and fostering secure attachment in open relationships.