Many of the people I work with are curious about psychology, relationships, and personal growth outside of the therapy room. Over the years I have come across books, podcasts, and practices that have been meaningful to me and to the clients I work with. This list reflects how I think about this work. If something here sparks curiosity, therapy can offer a space to go deeper.

Identity, Sexuality, and Queer Experience

• Books:

  • The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook

  • You and Your Gender Identity by Dara Hoffman-Fox

  • Girls Can Kiss Now by Jill Gutowitz

  • Greedy by Jen Winston

  • The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs

• Organizations & Social Media:

  • Los Angeles LGBT Center

  • San Francisco LGBT Center

  • Los Angeles Gender Center

  • Long Beach LGBTQ Center

  • Camp Lost Boys

  • Camp Brave Trails

  • Intentional Man Project

Trauma and Healing

• Books:

  • What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

  • Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

  • No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz

  • It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn

  • Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine

• Videos:

  • Introduction to EMDR

Relationships, Attachment, and Intimacy

• Books:

  • Attached by by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

  • Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

  • Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel

  • State of Affairs by Esther Perel

  • Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg

  • Wired for Love by Stan Tatkin

  • Wired for Dating by Stan Tatkin

  • Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson

  • Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt

  • It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life Book by Jillian Turecki

  • How to Not Die Alone by Logan Ury

  • Eight Dates by John and Julie Gottman

  • The Relationship Cure by John Gottman

• Ethical Non Monogamy:

  • Polysecure by Jessica Fern

  • The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton

  • Open by Rachel Krantz

• Cards & Shows:

  • Couples Therapy (TV Show)

  • The Fair Play Deck

  • We’re Not Really Strangers Card Deck

• Podcasts & Social Media:

  • Where Should We Begin Podcast | Apple | Spotify

  • Jillian Turecki | Instagram | Podcast

Sexual Health and Education

• Books:

  • Sex Talks by Vanessa Marin and Xander Marin

  • Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski

• Podcasts:

  • Sex with Emily Podcast | Apple | Spotify

Anxiety, OCD, and the Nervous System

• Apps:

  • Clarity: CBT Self Help App

  • CBT-i Coach App

• Workbooks:

  • DBT Skills Workbook for Adults

  • DBT Skills Workbook for Teens

  • Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

• Tools:

  • 15 Cognitive Distortions to Blame for Negative Thinking

  • Feelings Wheel

  • Guided Therapy Notebooks

  • Just a classic lined journal

Somatic and Body-Based Practices

• Classes and Videos:

  • The Class

  • Yoga with Adriene

  • 5 Minute Grounding Meditation (YouTube)

  • 60 Second Visual Breathing Exercise for Anxiety (YouTube)

  • Body Scan (YouTube)

  • Square Visual Box Breathing (YouTube)

  • Wim Hof Breathing Exercise (YouTube)

  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation (YouTube)

  • Guided Mindfulness Meditation on Recognizing Your Emotions (YouTube)

  • Guided Meditation, Letting Go with Tara Brach (YouTube)

  • Tara Brach YouTube Channel

ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Executive Functioning

• Books & Courses:

  • The Adult ADHD Tool Kit by J. Russell Ramsay

  • Free ADHD Course @ Kings College London

  • Brain HQ App

• Autism and Neurodivergene:

  • Free Psychometric Self Tests

  • Neurotribes by Steve Silberman and Oliver Sacks

  • Unmasking Autism by Devon Price PhD

Self-Compassion and Spirituality

• Books:

  • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

  • Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Father Gregory Boyle

  • When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön

  • Living Beautifully: with Uncertainty and Change by Pema Chödrön

  • Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins

  • All About Love by bell hooks

  • The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

  • Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul by Melody Beattie

• Podcasts:

  • Expanded Podcast by To Be Magnetic | Apple | Spotify

  • Unlocking Us with Brene Brown (Podcast)

  • On Purpose with Jay Shetty | Apple | Spotify

Perfectionism and Rest

• Books:

  • The Perfectionists Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler

  • Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey

• Podcasts:

  • Perfectionism Project Podcast

Body Positivity & Eating Disorders

• Books:

  • The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

  • Your Body Is Not an Apology Workbook

  • 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder Workbook by Carolyn Costin
    Parenting and Family

Parenting and Family

• Books:

  • Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel

  • The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel

  • Parent Effectiveness Training by Thomas Gordon

  • Failure to Launch by Mark McConville

Meditation and Mindfulness

• Apps:

  • Headspace

  • Calm

  • Insight Timer (Free)

Comfort and Regulation Tools

• Weighted Blanket (knit)

• Weighted Blanket (bead)

• Star Ceiling Light

• Smart Light / Sound Machine

• Sound Machine

• Meditation Cushion

• Essential Oil Diffuser

• Adult Coloring Book

Financial Wellbeing

• Books:

  • The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

  • Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin

  • The 4 Laws of Financial Prosperity by Blaine Harris and Charles Coonradt

Habits and Personal Growth

• Phone Moderation Habits Worksheet

• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Physical Health and Longevity

• When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté

• The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté

• Good Energy by Casey Means

• Outlive by Peter Attia

• Breath by James Nestor

• Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky

Health, Sleep, and Hormones

• CBT-i Coach App (free)

• Stellar Sleep App

• Supplement List

• Mastering Sleep Hygiene (article)

Inspiring Talks and Podcasts

• The Power of Vulnerability TED Talk by Brene Brown

• Listening to Shame TED Talk by Brene Brown

• This Jungian Life Podcast | Apple | Spotify

• Huberman Lab Podcast | Apple | Spotify

Career and Strengths

• Strengths Finder Test

• Personality Type Test

• O*Net Interest Profiler