Resources
Trusted resources for learning, reflection, and support
Whether you're beginning therapy, continuing your work between sessions, or simply looking to better understand yourself, I hope these resources provide reliable information and encouragement.
These materials are intended for educational purposes and are not a substitute for therapy or emergency care. If you are a current client, please note that I do not provide emergency or after-hours crisis services. If you need immediate assistance, please use one of the resources below.
Start Here
If you're new to learning about trauma and mental health, these are excellent places to begin.
Understanding Trauma
Coping With Traumatic Events (National Institute of Mental Health): A practical overview of how trauma affects the mind and body and common responses to traumatic experiences.
Mental Health Basics
Mental Health Resources (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Information on caring for your mental health and accessing crisis resources.
Mental Health Education
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Educational information about mental health, recovery, treatment, and finding support.
Books I Recommend
Understanding Trauma
What My Bones Know — Stephanie Foo
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving — Pete Walker
My Grandmother’s Hands — Resmaa Menakem
Self-Compassion & Shame
Self-Compassion — Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
The Gifts of Imperfection — Brené Brown
Boundaries & Relationships
Set Boundaries, Find Peace — Nedra Glover Tawwab
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Lindsay C. Gibson, Psy.D.
Neurodiversity
Unmasking Autism — Devon Price, Ph.D.
Is This Autism? — Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland, & Jamell White
Crisis Resources
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, this website is not monitored for crisis services. Please use one of the following resources:
Call or text 988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis.
Call 911
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Walk-In Crisis Centers
WellPower Walk-In Crisis Center (Denver)
4353 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80220
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Immediate in-person mental health crisis support
No appointment necessary
Available regardless of insurance status or ability to pay
Aurora Walk-In Crisis Services (Aurora)
2206 Victor Street, Aurora, CO 80045
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Walk-in mental health crisis services
Crisis assessment, stabilization, and referrals
Jefferson Center Walk-In Crisis Center (Wheat Ridge)
4643 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Immediate behavioral health crisis care
Crisis intervention and referrals
AllHealth Network Walk-In Crisis Center (Littleton)
6509 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Mental health and substance use crisis services
Crisis evaluations and stabilization
Community Reach Center Walk-In Crisis & Resource Center (Thornton)
8989 Huron Street, Thornton, CO 80260
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Walk-in behavioral health crisis support
Crisis intervention and connection to community resources