RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY
The resources below are some of my favorite educational and support resources for clients seeking growth and healing.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Website: 988lifeline.org
If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
M2 Institute Neurotransmitter Testing
Website: m2institute.com
Neurotransmitter testing may provide insight into mood, focus, sleep, stress, and anxiety patterns, helping create a more personalized approach to wellness.
Amen Clinics SPECT Imaging
Website: amenclinics.com
SPECT brain imaging helps individuals better understand patterns of brain activity that may be contributing to symptoms involving mood, attention, anxiety, or overall brain health.
GeneSight Genetic Testing
Website: genesight.com
Genetic testing can provide information about how your body metabolizes psychiatric medications and may help guide medication selection and treatment planning.
The New Personality Self-Portrait (NPSP25)
Website: npsp25.com
Created by Dr. John Oldham, this assessment helps you understand your personality style, strengths, blind spots, and how you tend to function under stress.
Imago Relationships Worldwide
Website: imagorelationships.org
Imago offers practical communication tools that help individuals and couples move from conflict and misunderstanding toward connection, empathy, and healthier relationships.
Attachment Project
Website: attachmentproject.com
Learn about attachment styles and how early life experiences influence your relationships, emotional responses, and patterns of connection with others.
Feeling Good Institute
Website: feelinggoodinstitute.com
Based on the work of Dr. David Burns, this resource teaches CBT skills to improve self-esteem, challenge negative thinking, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Trauma Research Foundation
Website: traumaresearchfoundation.org
Founded by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, this organization provides excellent education on trauma, the nervous system, and evidence-based approaches to healing.
EMDR Resources
Website: emdr.com
A client-friendly resource that explains EMDR therapy, how trauma affects the brain and body, and how healing can occur through reprocessing difficult experiences.
Polyvagal Institute
Website: polyvagalinstitute.org
Learn how your nervous system influences emotions, relationships, anxiety, stress responses, and your sense of safety in the world.
Marra Movement
Website: marramovement.com
Marra Movement offers trauma-informed somatic movement, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation practices to support healing, resilience, and mind-body connection.
SMART Recovery
Website: smartrecovery.org
A science-based recovery program that provides practical tools for managing addictive behaviors, building motivation, and creating lasting change.
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
Website: findtreatment.gov
A nationwide directory that helps individuals locate mental health treatment, substance use treatment, detoxification services, and recovery programs.
Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA)
Website: adultchildren.org
ACA helps adults heal from the effects of growing up in dysfunctional, neglectful, or addicted family systems through peer support and recovery work.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Website: nationaleatingdisorders.org
Offers education, screening tools, treatment resources, and support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD)
Website: chadd.org
One of the most widely used ADHD website available, offering education, practical strategies, support, and tools for children, teens, and adults living with ADHD.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Website: nami.org
Provides mental health education, support groups, advocacy, and resources for individuals living with mental health challenges and their loved ones.
American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)
Website: adta.org
Dance/movement therapy uses creative expression and body awareness to support emotional, psychological, and physical healing.
Self-Assessments
PHQ-9, GAD-7, and C-SSRS
These validated screening tools can help increase awareness of symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and suicide risk and may be useful to discuss with your healthcare provider or therapist.
Disclaimer: These resources are intended for educational purposes and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you are experiencing a crisis, call or text 988 immediately.