Mental Health Resources

Books, Apps & Tools
for Your Journey

A curated collection of books, apps, and trusted links to support your mental health, in and outside of therapy.

Reading

Recommended Books

Books I often recommend to clients, for insight, healing, and understanding yourself and your patterns better. Click any title to find it on Amazon.

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IFS / Self
No Bad Parts

by Richard Schwartz

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Self-Growth
The Mountain Is You

by Brianna Wiest

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Emotions
Atlas of the Heart

by Brené Brown

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Self-Compassion
The Gifts of Imperfection

by Brené Brown

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Grief / Loss
It's OK That You're Not OK

by Megan Devine

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Relationships
How to Be the Love You Seek

by Nicole LePera

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Self-Healing
How to Do the Work

by Nicole LePera

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Self-Healing
How to Meet Yourself

by Nicole LePera

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Parenting / Inner Child
Good Inside

by Dr. Becky Kennedy

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Attachment
The Power of Showing Up

by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

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Narcissistic Abuse
It's Not You

by Dr. Ramani Durvasula

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Narcissistic Abuse
Should I Stay or Should I Go

by Dr. Ramani Durvasula

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Trauma
The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel van der Kolk

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Emotional Immaturity
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

by Lindsay C. Gibson

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Emotional Immaturity
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents

by Lindsay C. Gibson

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Perinatal
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts

by Karen Kleiman

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Trauma / Healing
The Myth of Normal

by Gabor Maté

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Body / Somatic
The Wisdom of Your Body

by Hillary McBride

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Trauma / Family
It Didn't Start with You

by Mark Wolynn

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Trauma / Memoir
What My Bones Know

by Stephanie Foo

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Trauma / Fawn Response
Fawning

by Dr. Ingrid Clayton

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Boundaries
Set Boundaries, Find Peace

by Nedra Tawwab

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Self-Compassion
Radical Compassion

by Tara Brach

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Relationships
Loving You Is Hurting Me

by Laura Copley

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Digital Tools

Mental Health Apps

Apps can be useful companions between therapy sessions, for mindfulness, mood tracking, and anxiety relief.

Free/Paid · iOS & Android
Calm

Guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises for stress and anxiety reduction.

Free/Paid · iOS & Android
Headspace

Approachable, evidence-based mindfulness and meditation for all levels.

Free/Paid · iOS & Android
Bloom

Designed for women's emotional wellbeing, with guided therapy exercises and self-discovery tools.

Free/Paid · iOS & Android
Finch

A self-care app focused on wellbeing check-ins and building gentle daily habits.

Listening

Podcasts Worth Your Time

Mental health conversations for your commute, your walk, or whenever you have a moment to listen.

Hosted by Esther Perel
Where Should We Begin?

Real couples therapy sessions with one of the world's most renowned therapists. Riveting and deeply human.

Hosted by Morra Aarons-Mele
The Anxious Achiever

Reframes the relationship between mental health and professional success. Great for high-achieving anxious types.

Hosted by Krista Tippett
On Being

Wide-ranging conversations on meaning, healing, spirituality, and what it means to be human.

Hosted by Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Navigating Narcissism

Expert insight into narcissistic relationships, toxic patterns, and how to heal and reclaim yourself after narcissistic abuse.

Hosted by Drew Linsalata
The Anxious Truth

Straightforward, no-nonsense education on anxiety disorders and recovery, grounded in acceptance-based approaches.

Hosted by Brené Brown
Unlocking Us

Conversations about the experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, from vulnerability and shame to courage and connection.

Hosted by Guy Macpherson
The Trauma Therapist

In-depth conversations with leading trauma clinicians and researchers, exploring healing approaches from somatic work to EMDR.

Hosted by Dr. Becky Kennedy
Good Inside

Practical, compassionate parenting guidance rooted in the belief that all children (and parents) are fundamentally good inside.

Professional Resources

Helpful Links

Trusted organizations and directories for mental health support in Ontario and Canada.

CAMH

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital.

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Psychology Today

Find a therapist in your area by specialty, insurance, and more.

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Ottawa Public Health

Mental health resources and supports for Ottawa residents.

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Postpartum Support Intl.

Resources and support for perinatal mental health, for parents and providers.

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988 Crisis Lifeline

Canada's national suicide and crisis support line — call or text 988.

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Verywell Mind

Accessible, evidence-based mental health content covering anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and everyday wellbeing.

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Psych Central

A trusted source of mental health information, symptom guides, and therapist-reviewed articles on anxiety, trauma, relationships, and more.

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IFSbuddy

A guided digital resource for practising Internal Family Systems between sessions — explore your inner parts and deepen self-compassion.

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Disclaimer: The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement. They are not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

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