Resources for Your Mental Health & Wellness Journey

I’ve gathered some helpful tools and recommendations to support you between sessions or whenever you want to explore more on your healing path. These resources are meant to complement therapy and provide additional support.

Apps for Mental Health & Wellness

  • Insight Timer — Guided meditation and mindfulness for stress, sleep, and focus.
  • Mindshift CBT-Anxiety Relief — Meditation, breathing exercises, and sleep stories to help relaxation.

Recommended Books

  • The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne — Practical tools to manage anxiety.
  • Lost Connections by Johann Hari — Explores causes and solutions for depression.
  • The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown — Embracing vulnerability and building self-worth.
  • Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend — Learning to set healthy limits in relationships.
  • Feeling Good by David D. Burns — Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to combat depression.

Podcasts for Mental Health & Personal Growth

  • The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos — Science-backed strategies to boost happiness.
  • Therapy Chat with Laura Reagan, LCSW — Insights on therapy, trauma, and healing.
  • Unlocking Us with Brené Brown — Conversations about vulnerability, courage, and connection.
  • Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmartin — Honest talks on mental health struggles and recovery.
  • The Calm Collective — Mindfulness and navigating life’s transitions with compassion.

Crisis & Support Hotlines

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • For immediate emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Helpful Websites & Online Communities