Books I Often Recommend
Here are a few evidence-informed, deeply meaningful books that many clients and fellow therapists find grounding, insightful, and transformative:
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
A foundational book on trauma, the brain, and healing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748 - Healing the Lost Inner Child by Robert Jackman, LMFT
A practical guide for inner child work, emotional patterns, and self-connection.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735444509 - Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
A clear, research-based look at attachment styles and relationship dynamics.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585429139 - What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Bruce Perry
A compassionate, trauma-informed exploration of behavior, resilience, and healing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250223180 - Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
A straightforward, empowering guide to creating healthy boundaries and reducing overwhelm.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593192095 - The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Encourages vulnerability, self-acceptance, and wholehearted living.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/159285849X - Trans Bodies, Trans Selves (2nd Edition)
A comprehensive, affirming resource for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals and their support systems.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0190092726 - Untamed by Glennon Doyle
A powerful reflection on authenticity, identity, and living truthfully.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984801252