Many times in therapy, we suggest books and workbooks that we think will help you get the most out of your sessions. Below is our list of favorite books, listed by category.

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Insomnia

Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep: Solutions to Insomnia for Those with Depression, Anxiety or Chronic Pain


Books about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder / OCD

The OCD Handbook

It’s Not All in Your Head: How Worrying about Your Health Could Be Making You Sick–and What You Can Do about It

Can Christianity Cure Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?: A Psychiatrist Explores the Role of Faith in Treatment

The Imp of the Mind: Exploring the Silent Epidemic of Obsessive Bad Thoughts


Books about Perfectionism

When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism

The Perfectionist’s Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes

The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a new foreword and brand-new tools


Books about Maternal Mental Health

Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers

This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression


Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT

The Illustrated Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living : This is similar to the book above, but reads more like a comic book. Still very powerful, but great for people who want to get the most out of a book without putting in a whole lot of time. We think everyone should own a copy of this one!