Books, websites, and support lines I often share with clients. These are not a substitute for therapy, but they can be a helpful companion between sessions.
If You Need Help Now
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 (24/7)
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: call or text 1-833-852-6262 (24/7, English and Spanish)
- Emergency: call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room
Recommended Reading
Anxiety & Stress
- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
- The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne
Pregnancy & New Parenthood
- Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman
- What No One Tells You by Alexandra Sacks and Catherine Birndorf
Relationships & Couples
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
Boundaries & Self-Esteem
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
- Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
Grief, Loss & Caregiving
- It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine
- Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Understanding Yourself
- No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz
- Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
Helpful Websites
- Postpartum Support International — support, resources, and free online groups for pregnancy and postpartum mental health
- Family Caregiver Alliance — guidance and support for people caring for aging or ill loved ones
- The Gottman Institute blog — research-based articles on relationships and communication
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — education and support for individuals and families
- CHADD — information and support for adults with ADHD
- Therapy for Latinx — mental health resources for the Latinx community
