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Therapist-Recommended Books to
Support Your Healing

As a licensed counselor, I’m often asked for book recommendations to support therapy, healing, and personal growth outside of sessions. This page includes books I regularly recommend to clients and colleagues. These resources are not a replacement for therapy, but they can be powerful tools for reflection, understanding, and growth between appointments.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend books I genuinely believe are helpful and aligned with therapeutic best practices.

Open Books Arrangement

The books below are organized by common themes I see in my work as a counselor. You may find it helpful to begin with the area that aligns most closely with your current goals.

Marriage Enrichment

Changing Careers

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What's Your Dream?
by Simon Squibb

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The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest

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Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson, MD

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Choosing a Therapist

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Choosing Therapy
by Ilyana Romanovsky

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Finally a Guide to Therapy by Dr. Kent Sorr

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Talk it Out by
Anna Charbonneau, PHD

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Creating Change

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Atomic Habits
by James Clear

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Burnout
by Emily Nagoski, PhD & Amelia Nagoski

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The Power of Habit
by Charles Duhigg

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Grief

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Heaven is For Real
by Todd Burpo

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Finding Meaning
by David Kessler

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Healing After Loss
by Martha Hickman

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Healing From Abuse

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The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD

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Should I Stay of Should I Go?
by Ramani Durvasula, PhD

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Why Does He Do That?
by Lundy Bancroft

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It's Not You
by Ramani Durvasula, PhD

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Journaling

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The Great Book of Journaling 
by Eric Maisel & Lynda Monk

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Dawn to Dusk Journaling System
by Stephanie McCready

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Marriage Enrichment

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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
by John M. Gottman PhD

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The Deep-Rooted Marriage
by Dan B. Allender PhD
& Steve Call PhD

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Hold Me Tight
by Dr. Sue Johnson

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Boundaries in Marriage
by Dr. Henry Cloud &
Dr. John Townsend

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Menopause

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The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again
by Mary Claire Haver, MD

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The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts
by Mary Claire Haver, MD

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Parenting

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Parenting with Love and Logic
by Foster Cline & Jim Fay

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Myt Body Belongs to Me
by Jill Starishevswky & Sara Muller

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The Not so Friendly Friend 
by Christina Furnival & Katie Dwyer

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Personal Growth

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The Gifts of Imperfection 
by Brené Brown

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Rising Strong
by Brené Brown

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Atlas of the Heart
by Brené Brown

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Daring Greatly
by Brené Brown

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Braving the Wilderness
by Brené Brown

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Permission to Heal
by Marc Brackett, Phd

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Changing Careers
Creating Change
Choosing a Therapist
Grief
Healing From Abuse
Journaling
Marriage Enrichment
Menopause
Parenting
Book Themes
Personal Growth
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