Many of the people I work with enjoy learning about psychology, relationships, and personal growth outside of therapy. Over the years, I’ve come across books, podcasts, and practices that have been especially meaningful to me and to many of the clients I work with. I hope you find something here that sparks curiosity or insight. And if these topics resonate with you, therapy can offer a space to explore them more deeply.

 Self-Compassion & 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

• Classes & Videos:

  • The Class

  • Yoga with Adriene

  • Expanded Podcast by To Be Magnetic | Apple | Spotify

  • Unlocking Us with Brene Brown (Podcast)

Trauma & 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

• Videos:

  • Introduction to EMDR

Meditation & Mindfulness

• Apps:

  • Headspace ($12.99/month, $69.99/year)

  • Calm ($14.99/month or $69.99/year. Free for Kaiser Permanente members.)

  • Insight Timer (Free)

• Techniques & Exercises:

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

  • 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

Comfort & Relaxation Tools

• Weighted Blanket (knit)

• Weighted Blanket (bead)

• Star Ceiling Light

• Smart Light / Sound Machine

• Sound Machine

• Meditation Cushion

• Essential Oil Diffuser

• Adult Coloring Book

Cognitive Tools & Workbooks

• Clarity: CBT Self Help App

• DBT Skills Workbook for Adults

• DBT Skills Workbook for Teens

• Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

• 15 Cognitive Distortions to Blame for Negative Thinking

• Feelings Wheel

• Guided Therapy Notebooks

• Just a classic lined journal

Relationship & Communication

• 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

• 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 - Stream on Hulu, Paramount+, Amazon Prime)

  • The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's Important

  • We’re Not Really Strangers Card Deck

• Podcasts & Social Media:

  • Where Should We Begin Podcast | Apple | Spotify

  • Jillian Turecki | Instagram | Podcast

Sexual Health & Education

• Books:

  • Sex Talks by Vanessa Marin and Xander Marin

  • Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski

• Podcasts:

  • Sex with Emily Podcast | Apple | Spotify

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

ADHD & Executive Functioning

• Books & Courses:

  • The Adult ADHD Tool Kit by J. Russell Ramsay

  • Free ADHD Course @ Kings College London

  • Brain HQ App

Autism & Neurodivergence

• Autism Tests:

  • Free Psychometric Self Tests

• Books

  • Neurotribes by Steve Silberman and Oliver Sacks

  • Unmasking Autism by Devon Price PhD

Perfectionism & Self-Care

• Books:

  • The Perfectionists Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler

  • Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey

  • Perfectionism Project Podcast

LGBTQ+ Resources

• 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

Parenting & 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

Financial Well-Being

• 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 & Personal Growth

• Phone Moderation Habits Worksheet

• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Inspiring Talks & 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 & Strengths

• Strengths Finder Test

• Personality Type Test

• O*Net Interest Profiler

Health & Hormones

• Supplement List

Insomnia & Sleep

• CBT-i Coach App (free)

• Stellar Sleep App ($120 for 3 months)

• Mastering Sleep Hygiene (article)