Reading & Resources
Suggested Books, Readings & Audios
A curated list of resources our clinicians recommend — organized by topic, for clients in therapy and anyone looking to go deeper.
These books and resources have been selected by our therapists because they offer real insight, practical tools, or simply the feeling of being understood. They are not required reading — think of them as optional companions to the work you’re already doing.
If you’re unsure where to start, ask your therapist. They can point you toward what’s most relevant for your situation.
Anxiety
5 booksThe Anxiety and Phobia Workbook
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free from Anxiety
The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution
Natural Relief for Anxiety: Complementary Strategies for Easing Fear, Panic, and Worry
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry
Bipolar
2 booksLoving Someone with Bipolar Disorder
The Bipolar Survival Guide
Complex PTSD
1 bookPractice Guidelines for Treatment of Complex Trauma
Depression
2 booksOvercoming Depression: A Cognitive Therapy Approach Workbook
Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time: The New Behavioral Activation Approach to Getting Your Life Back
Grief and Loss
1 bookYou Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce, or Death
Infidelity & Affair
3 resourcesThe Relationship Institute
Getting Past the Affair
Love Must Be Tough
Marriage
10 resourcesLaugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
Created for Connection
Sue Johnson
Flagpage
Hold Me Tight
Imago Dialogue
John Gottman’s Four Horsemen
Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage
Gottman
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Gottman
Things I Wish I Knew Before We Got Married
What Makes Love Last?: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal
Gottman
Parenting
6 booksLoving Our Kids on Purpose
Christian Framework
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Setting Limits: How to Raise Responsible, Independent Children by Providing Clear Boundaries
Assertive Discipline for Parents: A Proven, Step-by-Step Approach to Solving Everyday Behavior Problems
Boundaries with Kids: When to Say Yes, How to Say No
Siblings without Rivalry
Sexual Trauma
10 booksThe Sexual Healing Journey
For those having difficulty with sexual intimacy
The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Christian Framework
On the Threshold of Hope
Christian Framework
Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy
Beginning to Heal: A First Book for Men and Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children
Joining Forces: Empowering Male Survivors to Thrive
Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life After Boyhood Sexual Abuse
Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse
Invisible Girls: The Truth About Sexual Abuse
How Long Does It Hurt: A Guide to Recovering from Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers
Shame and Increasing Self-Acceptance
7 booksDeveloping a New Understanding of Shame
Self-Compassion
Radical Acceptance: Awakening the Love That Heals Fear and Shame
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You Should Be and Embrace Who You Are
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Soul without Shame
Healing Your Emotional Self
PTSD
1 bookThe PTSD Workbook
Subjective Well-Being
1 bookWhat Happy People Do Differently
Treatment and Spirituality
1 resourceHow Faith Can Affect Therapy
Not sure where to start?
Your therapist can help you find the books and resources that fit where you are right now. Reach out and let’s figure it out together.
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