I dream of a world where all people have equitable access to excellent therapies, communities and supports. If you, or someone you love, is struggling to come to terms with intersections of identity, please reach out. Thanks to some incredible networks of therapists, I am connected to an extensive network of Queer, BIPOC, and ally care providers offering a whole range of holistic care. Please feel free to reach out if you are a queer person looking for a queer competent practitioner!
Here is a short list of some resources, service providers, books, websites, and accounts to follow that I recommend to clients and friends.
Mental Health
Trauma, Somatics, and Being in Bodies
Trauma Theory
- ‘Trauma is Really Strange‘ by Steve Haines
- ‘The Body Keeps the Score‘ by Bessel van der Kolk
- ‘The Politics of Trauma‘ by Staci Haines
- Hand Model of the Brain by Dr. Dan Siegel
- ‘Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma‘ by Janina Fisher
Religious Trauma
- ‘Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women‘ by Linda Kay Klein
- ‘Leaving the Fold‘ by Marlene Winell
- ‘Terror, Love and Brainwashing‘ by Alexandra Stein
Somatics
- ‘My Grandmother’s Hands‘ by Resmaa Menakem
- ‘Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Stories and Strategies‘ by Renee Linklater
- ‘Pleasure Activism‘ by adrienne maree brown
- ‘The Politics of Trauma‘ by Staci Haines
- ‘Science of Sexual Happiness‘ by Caffyn Jesse
Nervous System Practices
- Centering Exercise (Generative Somatics)
- Vagus Nerve Practices
- Nervous System Regulating Activities
Gender and Sexuality
Gender Exploration
- ‘The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook‘ by Anneliese A Singh
- Gender Quest Workbook
- Families in Transition
- Gender Rebels Podcast
- Gender Reveal Podcast
Sexuality
- ‘Ace‘ by Angela Chen
- ‘Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture‘ by Sherronda Brown
- ‘Science of Sexual Happiness‘ by Caffyn Jesse
Trans Embodiment
- Sexological Body Work with Noah Klöze
- Vocal Training with Renee Oxon
- ‘decolonizing trans/gender 101‘ by b. binohan
Relationships
Parenting
- ‘The Conscious Parent‘ by Shefali Tsabary
- Emotion Focused Family Therapy Strategies
- Sex Positive Families
- LGBTQ2S+ Books for kids
Adult Relationships
- ‘Mating in Captivity‘ by Esther Perel
- ‘Opening Up‘ by Tristan Taormino
- ‘Polysecure‘ By Jessica Fern
- Relationship Anarchy
Narcissism
- ‘It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People‘ by Ramani Durvasula
- ‘Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up’s Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents‘ by Nina Brown
- ‘The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists‘ by Eleanor Payson
* Contact me to recommend an addition, update or adjustment to any of the resources listed on this page