If you’re asking this question, I imagine there’s something that doesn’t feel right or that you’d like to change in your life. You may have persistent anxiety, sadness, or a sense that life feels like a lot. Therapy can be helpful for everyone. Schedule a free consultation with me if you’d like to talk more about this.

I believe therapy can be one of the most meaningful, life-altering relationships a person can experience, not because it ‘fixes’ you but because it offers something most of us rarely get - a place where we can learn to bring our whole selves without worrying about how we are being perceived or if we are saying the ‘right’ thing. The therapeutic relationship is one in which we don’t have to perform and because of that, we get the chance to make sense of our patterns, pain, and possibilities, and then work towards life that feels authentic and whole.

These are some books that might help with some questions you have about therapy, as well as some that can take you further into the therapeutic world. (They are not a substitute for therapy but can help with understanding how it works).

• Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb: this is the ultimate ‘fly on the wall’ experience where you get to hear what goes on inside the therapy room as well as what goes on inside the mind of the therapist. An easy read and intro to therapy!

• Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller: more sciencey and a great way to figure out your attachment style and how it impacts your romantic and social relationships.

• Attachment in Psychotherapy by David J. Wallin: this book translates attachment theory and research into way to understand adult behavior in the context of childhood development. Comprehensive, with lots of case material, if that’s what you’re looking for.

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: if you’re looking for validation that what you feel in your body is a result of what you’ve experienced in your life, this is it. Helpful to understand the mind-body connection as well as the neuroscience behind it.

• Here are some other books I’ve found helpful.

Therapy can help you better understand yourself, your emotions, and the patterns that shape your relationships and daily life. It offers a space to slow down and feel less alone, as well as make sense of experiences that may feel confusing or overwhelming. Over time, therapy helps you develop self-compassion, emotional regulation, and gives you more choice in how you respond to stress, conflict, and change. Therapy helps create meaningful, lasting shifts.

Therapy looks different for everyone. Some people come for short-term support around a specific issue, while others choose longer-term therapy to explore deeper patterns or relationships. We’ll regularly check in about what feels helpful and adjust as your needs change. There’s no one “right” timeline.

Yes. What you share in therapy is confidential and protected by law, with a few limited exceptions related to safety (such as risk of harm to yourself or others). Confidentiality is essential to creating a space where you can speak freely and honestly, and your therapist should always explain these boundaries clearly.