Resources for Learning & Healing
Healing doesn’t only happen in the therapy room. One of my goals as a psychologist is to help people better understand how the mind, brain, and nervous system work. Knowledge can reduce shame, increase self-compassion, and empower us to make meaningful, lasting change.
The resources below include trusted professional organizations, crisis resources, and books that I frequently recommend. Whether you’re currently in therapy or simply looking to learn more, I hope you find them helpful.
Professional Organizations:
These organizations provide reliable, evidence-based information about mental health and psychological treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Texas Psychological Association (TPA)
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
Association for Contextual and Behavioral Science (ACBS)
The Compassionate Mind Foundation
International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF)
Peace of Mind Foundation
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
Crisis Resources:
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, PRESS 1… OR text to 838255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Crisis Center of Comal County: 830-620-7520
Rape Crisis Center in San Marcos: 512-396-4357
Rape Crisis Center in San Antonio: 210-349-7273
Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center services for victims of family violence, sexual assault, or childhood abuse: 512-396-4357
Recommended Reading:
Understanding Anxiety & Emotional Well-Being:
- Anchored– Deb Dana, LCSW
- Overcoming Anxiety and Panic, Interactive Guide– Elizbeth McMahon, Ph.D.
- Tapping In– Laurel Parnell, Ph.D.
- The Happiness Trap— Russ Harris, Ph.D.
- The Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders— David H. Barlow, Ph.D., et al.
Trauma Recovery:
- The Body Keeps the Score— Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
- The Complex PTSD Workbook— Arielle Schwartz, Ph.D.
- Finding Life Beyond Trauma— Victoria Follette, Ph.D.
Self-Compassion and Personal Growth:
- Self-Compassion– Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
- Daring Greatly— Brene Brown, Ph.D., LMSW
- Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life— Steven Hayes, Ph.D.
- Good Energy– Casey Means, MD
The Anxiety Counseling Clinic 