Resources

Therapy Resources To Help You

Finding the right support does not end when therapy does. To help you continue learning and growing between sessions, I’ve gathered a collection of books, articles, and trusted resources that many clients have found useful. These recommendations can give you fresh insights, practical tools, and encouragement along your journey.

Disclaimer: These resources are offered for informational and educational purposes only. They are not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or treatment, and using them does not create a therapist–client relationship. If you are in crisis or need immediate help, please call or text 988 in the United States, or contact local emergency services.

ADHD

Living with ADHD can feel overwhelming at times, but the right tools and knowledge can make a real difference. Below are some trusted books, organizations, and online resources I recommend to clients who want to better understand ADHD and develop strategies for managing it in everyday life.

Understanding ADHD

Driven to Distraction (Hallowell & Ratey, 2011)
A classic, essential guide for anyone newly diagnosed with ADHD. It clearly explains symptoms, challenges, and effective coping strategies.
ADHD 2.0 (Hallowell & Ratey, 2021)
An updated look at how ADHD affects both children and adults today, with new insights and practical advice for living successfully with ADHD.
You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?! (Kelly & Ramundo, 2006)
A groundbreaking book that has helped countless adults understand their ADHD diagnosis with compassion, clarity, and humor.

Emotional Regulation and Resilience

Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD (Ochoa, 2016)
This book is especially helpful for exploring the connection between ADHD and emotional regulation. It offers practical tools for managing intense feelings.

Productivity and Harnessing Strengths

Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain (Shankman, 2017)
Packed with tips, tricks, and advice, this book highlights the strengths of the ADHD brain and how to harness them effectively.

Organizations

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
www.chadd.org
A leading national organization that provides education, advocacy, and support for individuals with ADHD and their families.

Magazines & Online Resources

ADDitude Magazine
www.additudemag.com
A comprehensive resource featuring articles, expert advice, and webinars on ADHD at every stage of life.

Anxiety

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, tools, and support, it is possible to find relief. Below are trusted books, websites, and apps that many clients find helpful for understanding anxiety and learning practical ways to cope.

Websites & Articles

Anxieties.com
Offers free resources and self-help tools for managing panic, phobias, and general anxiety.
PsychCentral – Anxiety
Practical articles and tips on managing anxiety, and for using mindfulness to reduce anxiety and stay grounded in the present moment.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
An overview of ACT, an evidence-based approach that helps you manage anxiety by building psychological flexibility and resilience.

Books & Workbooks

The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety
A practical workbook with guided exercises designed to help you calm anxious thoughts and create healthier coping patterns.

Apps

The Tapping Solution
A stress-reduction app that guides you through tapping (EFT), a body-based technique shown to lower anxiety and restore balance.

LGBTQ+

Exploring identity, relationships, and belonging can feel both rewarding and challenging. The resources below offer support for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies who want to better understand these experiences and strengthen their sense of community.

Books

The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World (Downs, 2012)
A frequently helpful read for many gay men, this book addresses the experiences of shame and anxiety that can come with growing up gay and offers paths toward healing.
Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children (Ehrensaft, 2011)
A compassionate guide for parents raising gender-nonconforming children, offering insight, research, and affirming practices.
Coming Out of Shame: Transforming Gay and Lesbian Lives (Kaufman & Raphael, 1996)
An important resource for understanding and healing the lingering effects of shame in LGBTQ+ lives.
Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue (Teich, 2012)
A clear, accessible introduction to transgender identities and experiences, written for those who want to learn more and be affirming allies.

Organizations & Community Centers

The DC Center for the LGBT Community
A hub for LGBTQ+ programs, support groups, and advocacy in the Washington, DC area.
Whitman-Walker Health
Provides affirming healthcare, mental health services, and community support for LGBTQ+ individuals in DC.
SMYAL
Supports LGBTQ+ youth in the DC area through leadership development, advocacy, and community building.

Media & Publications

Metro Weekly
A local publication offering news, resources, and community connections for LGBTQ+ individuals in DC.
Gay Parent Magazine
Covers issues relevant to LGBTQ+ parents and families.
Proud Parenting
Online community and resource for LGBTQ+ parents and those planning families.

Open Relationships & Polyamory

Book: Labriola (2013). The Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships.
Book: Ryan (2011) Sex at Dawn.
Book: Taormino (2008). Opening Up: A Guide To Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships.

Relationships

Book: Gottman (2013). What Makes Love Last?: How To Build Trust And Avoid Betrayal.
Book: Gottman (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.
Podcast: Savage Lovecast with Dan Savage.

Trauma

Book: Schwartz (2023). Introduction to Internal Family Systems, 2nd Edition.
Book: Shapiro (2016). EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma.
Book: Shapiro (2013). Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy.
Book: van der Kolk (2015). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.

Other Trusted Colleagues

If we are not an ideal fit to work together, I can refer you to one of my other trusted colleagues listed below who are also located near the Dupont Circle neighborhood in DC. These colleagues have proven themselves to be reliable, capable, and warm clinicians who are highly adept at helping clients through challenging times.