HELPFUL RESOURCES

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS 

If you are feeling extreme emotional distress, experiencing a mental health emergency, or struggling with suicidal thoughts, please consider the following resources: 

• Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

• Chat, text, or call to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

• Text HOME to 741741 Crisis Text Line.

• Use this website to create a personal safety plan: MySafetyPlan.org.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

If you are experiencing domestic violence and need assistance, please consider the following resources:

• Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233.

• Find a shelter or a supportive organization through DomesticShelters.org.

• Learn the signs of abuse and access resources through the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence​

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SUBSTANCE USE 

If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse, please consider the following resources:

• Call SAMHSA National Helpline (800)-662-4357.  

• If you have issues with your alcohol use, find a support group through Alcoholics Anonymous.

• If someone close to you is struggling with alcohol-related issues, you can get support through Al-Anon. They offer "help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics".

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ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS, MARRIAGE ISSUES

If you are experiencing challenges in your relationship or marriage, please consider the following resources for support:

• Practice utilizing the basic effective communication skills, such as the ones outlined in this article from Marriage.com.

• Explore useful tips from the Gottman Institute and its "research-based approach to relationships".

• Read Dr. Sue Johnson's book titled Hold Me Tight, which "offers a revolutionary way to see and shape your relationships".

• Read one of Terry Real's books, such as Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship.

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PARENTING, DISCIPLINE, FAMILY ISSUES

If you are facing difficulties in parenting and family matters, please consider the following resources:

• Explore alternative ways to approach discipline and parent-child relationships with the principles of collaboration through the Lives in the Balance organization.

• Check out this handy and practical summary sheet outlining the fundamental concepts from The Power of Showing Up, a book authored by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson. This book serves as a valuable guide for creating secure attachments with children. 

• Read some of the articles on the Visible Child website, an organization that is "deeply committed to a lens of respect and empathy for children, grounded in knowledge of child development".​

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FINDING A MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER

If I am not the right fit for your mental health needs, cannot accommodate your schedule, or we are otherwise unable to work together, please consider the following resources for finding a different provider: 

• Visit PsychologyToday.com.

• To find affordable, low-fee therapy, visit Open Path Psychotherapy Collective.

• Try contacting your insurance customer service and asking for a referral.

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DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list; other helpful resources may be available.