Client Resources

Here are a few of my favorite books, videos, podcasts, websites, etc. They offer varying perspectives and I have found nuggets of wisdom in all them.

These are only suggested readings and are not a substitute for therapy nor are they intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental health conditions.

General Mental Health

  • Book cover of "The Illustrated Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris and Bev Aisbett, featuring a blue background with a yellow smiling face and text promoting mindfulness and ACT therapy.

    The (Illustrated) Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris and Bev Aisbett

  • Book cover of "Healing the Shame That Binds You" by John Bradshaw, featuring a silhouette of a face against a gradient background. Subtitle mentions it is an expanded and updated edition by a New York Times bestselling author.

    Healing the Shame that Binds You by John Bradshaw

  • Cover of the book "The Female Brain" by Louann Brizendine, M.D. featuring a pink and white color scheme, curly ribbon background, and text indicating it is a New York Times bestseller and the 10th anniversary edition.

    The Female Brain by Louann Brizedine, MD

  • Cover of the book 'The Male Brain' by Louann Brizendine, featuring a twisted metallic brain sculpture on an orange background.

    The Male Brain by Louann Brizedine, MD

  • Book cover of 'Don't You Know Who I Am?' by Ramani S. Durvasula, depicting a red background with a megaphone image, focusing on narcissism and incivility.

    Don’t You Know Who I Am?”: How to Stay Same in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement and Incivility by Ramani S. Durvasula, Ph.D

  • Book cover of "Moody Bitches" by Julie Holland, MD, featuring a quote from Christiane Northrup.

    Moody Bitches by Julie Holland, MD

  • Book cover titled "The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health" by Rheeda Walker, PhD, with a foreword by Na'Im Akbar, PhD. The cover includes vibrant colors and text promoting emotional wellness tools and navigating an unequal system.

    The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve by Rheeda Walker, PhD

  • Book cover of 'Decolonizing Wellness' by Dalia Kinsey, featuring flying birds in various colors on a blue background with a sun-like shape. The text describes it as a QTBIPOC-centered guide for escaping the diet trap, healing self-image, and achieving body liberation.

    Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation by Dalia Kinsey

  • Book cover of 'Stop Walking on Eggshells' by Paul T. Mason, MS and Randi Kreger, third edition, featuring a red and white design with floral imagery at the bottom.

    Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder by Paul T Mason and Randi Kroger

Disordered Eating

  • Book cover of 'Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful' by Susan Albers, featuring a green apple on a white background.

    Eat, Drink & Mindful: How to End Your Struggle with Mindless Eating and Start Savoring Food with Intention and Joy by Susan Albers

  • Cover of the "8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder Workbook" by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb. Features a purple-toned image of a person sitting, with folded arms and text explaining new assignments and strategies to heal one's relationship with food and body.

    8 Keys to Recovery from Eating Disorder Workbook by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb

  • Body Neutral by Jessi Kneeland

  • Cover of "The Intuitive Eating Workbook" featuring a subtitle "10 Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food" by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. Includes a note "Therapist Recommended."

    The Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

  • Cover of 'Positive Body Image Workbook: A Clinical and Self-Improvement Guide' by three authors, featuring colorful watercolor stripes.

    Positive Body Image Workbook by Nichole Wood-Barcalow, Tracy Tykla and Casey Judge

Intimacy & Healthy Relationships

  • Book cover of 'Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment' by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller. Features a heart-shaped magnet and a quote from John Gray.

    Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

  • Cover of "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie featuring a dandelion seed against a dark background, with text about controlling others and self-care.

    Codependent No More by Melody Beattie

  • Cover of the book 'Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence' by Esther Perel, featuring opened matchboxes with red matches."

    Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel

  • Book cover with the title 'Speaking from the Heart' by Anne Hodder-Shipp, CSE. Features pastel colors, a heart shape, and taglines about modern love and an updated approach.

    Speaking from the Heart: 18 Languages for Modern Love by Anne Hodder-Shipp

  • Book cover of "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson, featuring a turquoise background with a red string tied in a knot. The cover notes over one million copies sold.

    Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson

  • Book cover for 'Thriving in Relationships When You Have OCD' by Amy Mariaskin, featuring stars design.

    Thriving in Relationships When You Have OCD: How to Keep Obsessions and Compulsions from Sabotaging Love, Friendship, and Family Connections by Amy Mariaskin, PhD

  • Book cover of 'Relationship OCD' by Sheva Rajaee, featuring a watercolor heart design and subtitle about CBT-based guidance for overcoming relationship issues.

    Relationship OCD: A CBT-Based Guide to Move Beyond Obsessive Doubt, Anxiety, and Fear of Commitment in Romantic Relationships by Sheva Rajaee

Financial Disorder & Empowerment

  • Book cover of 'Mind Over Money' by Brad Klontz and Ted Klontz, featuring a blue background with bold white text.

    Mind Over Money by Brad Klontz & Ted Klontz

  • Book cover of 'For Love and Money' by Debra L. Kaplan, featuring a stack of coins and a red ribbon, with the subtitle 'Exploring Sexual & Financial Betrayal in Relationships.'

    For Love and Money by Debra Kaplan

  • Book cover of 'You Are a Badass at Making Money' by Jen Sincero, featuring a green background, bold black and yellow text, and a small penguin logo.

    You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero

  • Cover of "The Financial Anxiety Solution: A Step-by-Step Workbook" by Lindsay Bryan-Podvin.

    The Financial Anxiety Solution by Lindsay Bryan-Podvin

Attachment & Boundaries

  • Cover of 'The Betrayal Bond' book by Patrick J. Carnes, Ph.D., features ethereal dandelion seeds, with text: 'Revised Edition' and subtitle 'Breaking Free of Exploitative Relationships.'

    The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships by Patrick Carnes, Ph.D

  • Cover of the book 'Escape from Intimacy' by Anne Wilson Schaef, featuring bold text on a blue background.

    Escape from Intimacy: Untangling the “Love” Addictions: Sex, Romance, Relationships by Anne Wilson Schaef

  • Cover of the book "The Intimacy Struggle" by Janet G. Woititz, featuring a sunset over the ocean.

    The Intimacy Struggle by Janet Woititz

  • Book cover of 'Mother Hunger' by Kelly McDaniel with the subtitle 'How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance.' The cover features a minimalist design with overlapping textured fabric.

    Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel

  • "Ready to Heal" book cover with green text and a pink rose.

    Ready to Heal by Kelly McDaniel

  • Cover of the book "Emotional Blackmail" by Susan Forward, PhD, with Donna Frazier. The subtitle reads: "When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You."

    Emotional Blackmail by Susan Forward

  • Book cover of "How Can I Forgive You?" by Janis A. Spring, featuring a blue background, quote by Harriet Lerner, orange badge stating more than 100,000 copies sold, and subtitle "The Courage to Forgive, The Freedom Not To."

    How Can I Forgive Forgive You by Janis Abrams Spring, Ph.D

  • Book cover of 'Will I Ever Be Good Enough?' by Karyl McBride, Ph.D., featuring a quote from Sandy Hotchkiss and an image of a reflective woman. Subtitle: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers.

    Will I Ever Be Good Enough?: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers by Karyl McBride

Betrayal Trauma Support Groups and Education

Sex and Relationship Healing - https://sexandrelationshiphealing.com/

Partner Hope - https://partnerhope.com/

COSA - https://cosa-recovery.org/ - COSA is a Twelve Step recovery program for those whose lives have been affected by compulsive sexual behavior.