Resources

If you’ve tried everything—reading, listening, and trying to think your way out of a feeling—take a breath. You aren't broken; you’ve just reached the limit of what you can do alone.

I’ve gathered these resources because they align with my approach and have shaped my values. If they resonate with you, it’s a good sign we speak the same language and might be a good fit.

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Body Image & Disordered Eating

  • The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

  • The Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole

  • Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon

  • The Anorexia Workbook by Michelle Heffner & Georg H. Eifert

Trauma

  • Waking the Tiger by Peter A Levine

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

  • Trauma Stewardship by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky

  • No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz

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A young woman with curly dark hair smiling while writing in a notebook, with a pen in her right hand, and a cup of tea or coffee nearby.

Couples & Relationships

  • Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson

  • An Emotionally Focused Workbook For Couples by Veronica Kallos-Lilly and Jennifer Fitzgerald

  • Come Together by Emily Nagoski

  • Polysecure by Jessica Fern

  • Attached by Amir Levine

Sexuality

  • Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski

  • Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown

  • Ace by Angela Chen

  • Sex Ed with DB Podcast

  • Bi by Julia Shaw

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Anxiety & Boundaries

  • The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff

  • Platonic by Marisa G. Franco

  • Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

ADHD & Neurodiversity

  • Divergent Mind by Jenara Nerenberg

  • Thriving with Adult ADHD by Phil Boissiere

  • The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa Orlov

Ready to move from reading to experiencing?

Books can give you the map, but you don't have to walk the terrain alone. When you are ready to take the next step and translate these concepts into real, transformative change, I am here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all!

    These are just here if you're curious or looking for extra support between sessions. It’s never expected or required that you complete homework between sessions.

  • That is completely okay. Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. Our work together will be tailored to what actually makes sense to you, and informed by ongoing discussion between us about your needs for support.

  • Yes, and it’s incredibly common.

    Books give you intellectual insight (the "why"), but therapy provides the emotional experience (the "how"). You can have lots of self-awareness and all the right language, but it's hard to actually change without a supportive human connection to help you break the loop. Together, we’ll move those concepts out of your head and into real, lasting change.

  • If you like the tone of these resources, that’s a great starting sign. The best way to know for sure is a quick, no-pressure chat. We can see how it feels to talk before you commit to anything.