Book Referrals for ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, and Other Relatable Topics
Your time is precious and your attention is valuable.
There are so many books out there, how is anyone supposed to know which ones are worth reading?
I get how overwhelming it can be to choose what to read from the infinite options available (anyone else annoyingly familiar with ADHD decision paralysis?)
Here are some books that might be worthwhile.
Read by me:
Read by my clients:
Read by other therapists:
How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis, LPC
“A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing” - For people with ADHD who feel out of place and overwhelmed in their own home.
The Happy High Achiever by Mary E. Anderson, Ph.D
“8 Essentials to Overcome Anxiety, Manage Stress, and Energize Yourself for Success - Without Losing Your Edge” - This isn’t another book promoting hustle culture - it is CBT made relatable and applicable.
Are You Mad at Me? by Meg Josephson, LCSW
“How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You” - For the people-pleasers who always worry about what other people think about them,
No Bad Parts by Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D
This book was written by the founder of the Internal Family Systems model and gives a high-level overview of Parts work, how it was created and developed, how applicable it can be across micro and macro systems,
My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, SEP
“Radicalized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts” - Put down the well-known book about the body keeping score and read this more trauma-informed option instead.
Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D
“The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life” - Written primarily for those who identify as women to highlight what gets in the way and how to come through the other side.