RECOMMENDED BOOK LIST
Let’s be honest—there are a lot of mental health books out there. Some are life-changing… and some should probably stay on the shelf. We’ve sifted through the noise to bring you a curated list of books we truly love and often recommend to our clients (and sometimes even to our friends and family when they ask for free therapy). Therapist-approved, occasionally funny, and genuinely helpful.
Gross! Did the cover make you cringe? It did for me too! … but don’t let that stop you. This short, powerful book challenges our preconceived beliefs and helps shift how we view discomfort, judgment, and control.
I’ve shared it with clients of all ages, and the conversations it’s sparked have been profound. I even read it with my children — and the impact has been lasting. If you’re looking for a quick yet meaningful read that opens the door to deep personal insight, this one is worth holding on to — cockroach and all.
There are many ways to process grief, and everyone has a unique journey. I often remind clients that healing isn't linear—it's deeply personal and unfolds in its own time. Grief's Courageous Journey: A Workbook by Sandi Caplan offers a compassionate and structured guide for those navigating loss. Through thoughtful prompts and reflective exercises, this workbook gently encourages individuals to explore their emotions, honor their memories, and find their own path toward healing. It's a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and process their grief in a meaningful way.
Spending way too much energy trying to fix, change, or chase people? Let Them by Mel Robbins is your friendly (and much-needed) slap of truth: it’s okay to stop.
I’ve recommended this to clients dealing with perfectionism, control issues, people-pleasing, and post-breakup spirals. The verdict? Empowering. Freeing. And honestly… kind of hilarious how much we try to manage what was never ours to control.
Highly recommend for anyone ready to unclench and breathe a little easier.
I often encourage clients to embrace vulnerability as a pathway to deeper connection and personal growth. Daring Greatly by Brené Brown has been instrumental in my own journey. I make it a point to revisit this book every couple of years, and each time, I uncover new layers of understanding about myself. Brown's insights on vulnerability, shame, and courage have not only enriched my professional practice but have also profoundly influenced my personal life. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to live more authentically and wholeheartedly.
Have you ever hugged a book upon finishing it? I held this in my arms like it contained sacred scrolls (and maybe it does). If you know Glennon Doyle, you know her tagline is “We Can Do Hard Things”. In this book, Glennon does exactly that by bravely unraveling others’ expectations of her to pursue her Knowing.
Untamed is a love letter to our most inner Self, permitting us to be exactly who we knew ourselves to be before the world taught us otherwise. Packed with wit, relatable messiness, and digestible yet poetic teachings of boundaries and identity, I left this book feeling unstoppable. I recommend this book to anyone scared of change or following their intuition. Who would you be if you were never tamed?