Resources

Below is a curated collection of books that may be helpful alongside our work together. These resources are not meant to replace therapy, but to deepen your understanding, offer new perspectives, and support you between sessions. You are welcome to explore anything that resonates with you, at your own pace.
If you're not sure where to start, feel free to ask. I’m happy to recommend something that fits where you are right now..

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My Bookshelf

  • Book cover of 'The Untethered Soul' by Michael A. Singer, featuring a horse running in shallow water with a cloudy sky background.

    The Untethered Soul

    MICHAEL A. SINGER

    Helps you step back from your thoughts and not get pulled into them so easily. A simple idea, but it can shift a lot.

  • The book cover for 'The Happiness Trap' by Russ Harris features a light blue background with text and images. The title is in large gold letters, with the author's name at the top. A glass jar at the bottom has three butterflies flying out, symbolizing freedom or happiness. Additional text includes 'Stop struggling, start living' and mentions that over a million copies have been sold. The cover indicates it is the 'New Edition' and is fully revised with over 50% new material.

    The Happiness Trap

    RUSS HARRIS

    A really practical book for dealing with overthinking and difficult emotions. It gives you tools you can actually use in everyday life.

  • Book cover for 'Think Again' by Adam Grant, featuring a blue water splash on a matchstick with the title and author name.

    Think Again

    ADAM GRANT

    A really engaging look at how we get stuck in our thinking and how freeing it can be to loosen our grip on being right.

  • Book cover titled "Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself" by Nedra Glover Tawwab, with colorful abstract shapes.

    Set Boundaries, Find Peace

    NEDRA GLOVER TAWWAB

    If you struggle with saying no or feel stretched too thin, this book is clear, direct, and incredibly helpful.

  • Book cover for 'The Whole-Brain Child' by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson, featuring a white silhouette of a child's head against a teal background with colorful title text.

    The Whole-Brain Child

    DANIEL SIEGEL & TINA PAYNE BRYSON

    Explains why kids act the way they do and what actually helps. Simple, clear, and very practical.

  • Book cover titled 'Self-Compassion' by Kristin Neff, Ph.D., with a bee and a yellow flower at the bottom, and a quote about improving quality of life at the top.

    Self Compassion

    KRISTIN NEFF

    If you tend to be hard on yourself, this book shows you how to be kinder without letting yourself off the hook.

  • Book cover titled "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown, featuring large blue and orange text and a dark blue circle with white text.

    The Gifts of Imperfection

    BRENÉ BROWN

    A warm, encouraging read about letting go of pressure and showing up more honestly in your life.

  • Book cover titled 'Atlas of the Heart' by Brené Brown with a red background and an illustrated human heart filled with nature scenes and a bird, featuring the subtitle 'Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience.'

    Atlas of the Heart

    BRENÉ BROWN

    Helps you put language to what you’re feeling. That alone can make a big difference in how you understand yourself.

  • Book cover featuring a red and white horseshoe shaped magnet and the title 'Attached' in large red font, with subtitle about adult attachment and authors' names.

    Attached

    AMIR LEVINE & RACHEL HELLER

    This one helps you understand your patterns in relationships. It’s one of those “this explains a lot” books.iption goes here

  • Book cover titled "Hold Me Tight" by Dr. Sue Johnson, featuring a green and teal background with a red and beige rope knot

    Hold Me Tight

    SUE JOHNSON

    A really helpful look at what we’re actually needing from each other in relationships, especially during conflict.

  • Book cover for 'Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples' by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D. It features a red and white design with the title prominently displayed and states that more than 4 million copies have been sold.

    Getting The Love You Want

    HARVILLE HENDRIX & HELEN LAKELLY HUNT

    Goes deep into how past experiences shape who we’re drawn to and how we relate.

  • Close-up of a smiling baby wearing a striped pink, purple, gray, and beige outfit.

    Why Love Matters

    SUE GERHARDT

    Explores how early relationships shape how we connect with others. It’s a bit deeper, and very meaningful.

  • The cover of a book titled 'It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand' by Megan Devine, featuring a simple room with a wooden chair against a plain wall.

    Its OK That You Are Not OK

    MEGAN DEVINE

    A deeply validating book on grief. It doesn’t try to fix anything and it just helps you feel understood.

  • Book cover for 'Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death and Surviving' by Julia Samuel, featuring illustrations of dandelions in various stages of wilting.

    Grief Works

    JULIA SAMUEL

    A gentle guide through grief with real stories and practical insight. Supportive without being overwhelming.

  • Book cover titled "The Grieving Brain" by Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, featuring a colorful, abstract brain illustration on a blue background, with the subtitle "The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss."

    The Grieving Brain

    MARY-FRANCES O’CONNOR

    Explains why grief feels the way it does. Helpful if you want to understand what’s happening in your mind and body.

  • Book cover titled "No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, featuring abstract illustrations of a face and hands in yellow, green, and orange colors with a white background.

    No Bad Parts

    RICHARD C. SCHWARTZ

    This book introduces the idea that we all have different “parts” within us, each trying to help in its own way. It offers a compassionate way of understanding inner conflict and learning to relate to yourself with more clarity and care.

  • Book cover for "What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey, featuring a watercolor silhouette of a person walking.

    What Happened To You?

    BRUCE D. PERRY & OPRAH WINFREY

    A compassionate and powerful book that helps you understand how your experiences shape you. While it’s written in an accessible way, parts of it can be emotionally heavy.

  • Book cover for 'When the Body Says No' by Gabor Maté, featuring a yellow leaf with a white background, and black and yellow text.

    When The Body Says No

    GABOR MATÉ

    A thoughtful look at how stress and emotional patterns can show up physically. It can shift how you understand your body and your limits.

  • Book cover titled 'The Myth of Normal' by Gabor Maté, MD, with Daniel Maté, featuring a colorful abstract human head silhouette with warm colors and a black circle indicating over 1.5 million copies sold.

    The Myth of Normal

    GABOR MATÉ & DANIEL MATÉ

    Takes a broader look at how our culture and experiences shape us. It’s deep, thought-provoking, and worth taking your time with.

  • Book cover titled 'What My Bones Know' by Stephanie Foo, with an illustration of a bouquet of flowers and two crossed human bones at the center.

    What My Bones Know

    STEPHANIE FOO

    A personal and powerful memoir about trauma and healing. It’s honest, relatable, and can feel quite emotional at times.