Healing doesn't only happen in the therapy room. The resources below are ones I trust and recommend to support you between sessions — whether you're looking for a helpline, an app, a book, or simply a community that gets it. You are never alone in this.

If you need help right now

  • Call or text: 988 Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Available 24/7. Website: 988lifeline.org

  • Text HOME to 741741 Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support for anyone in the US who needs immediate help. Website: crisistextline.org

  • Call: 1-800-656-4673 Confidential support for survivors of sexual violence. Available 24/7 by phone or online chat. Website: rainn.org

  • A peer support helpline run by trained teens for teens. Call, text, or chat when things feel overwhelming. Text TEEN to 839863 | Website: teenline.org

  • Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises designed to be teen-friendly and easy to stick with. Website: headspace.com

  • A safe online community where teens can share their mental health stories and find they're not alone. Website: ok2talk.org

  • A practical, engaging workbook helping teens build self-compassion and quiet their inner critic.

  • An AI-based mental health support tool grounded in CBT techniques — a helpful tool between therapy sessions. Website: woebothealth.com

  • Helpline, resources, and support groups for teens and families navigating eating disorder recovery. Helpline: 1-866-662-1235 | Website: allianceforeatingdisorders.com

For Teens — Safe spaces & helpful tools

For Women — Support & self-care resources

  • Guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to manage stress and improve sleep. Website: calm.com

  • A simple mood-tracking journal to help you spot patterns in your emotions and daily habits. Website: daylio.net

  • Resources, helplines, and community support for women experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety. Website: postpartum.net

  • A deeply insightful look at how trauma lives in the body and evidence-based paths toward healing.

  • A compassionate, honest memoir and guide for women learning to live with and manage anxiety.

  • Confidential support, resources, and safety planning for those experiencing relationship abuse. Call: 1-800-799-7233 | Website: thehotline.org

For Families — Tools for growing together

  • Education, support groups, and resources for families supporting a loved one with mental illness. Website: nami.org

  • Practical strategies for nurturing your child's developing mind and building emotional connection.

  • A guide for parents navigating the seven transitions that define teenage years — warm, research-backed, and reassuring.

  • Expert articles, guides, and resources to help parents understand and support children's mental health. Website: childmind.org

  • Evidence-based tools for stress, anxiety, and depression — great for teens and adults in the same household. Website: sanvello.com

  • Local resources, advocacy, and support for Colorado families navigating the mental health system. Website: mentalhealthcolorado.org