My newest publication is released today!

I’ve been working with Chronicle Books over the past two years on a special project. I’ve authored a card deck called Pocket Therapy, a take-anywhere guide to practicing self-care and prioritizing your mental health — and it’s officially released today! It’s available online wherever books are sold, such as on Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

What exactly is Pocket Therapy?

As a licensed professional counselor I’m incredibly passionate about making mental health content more accessible and less intimidating, and this card deck does exactly that. It includes 70 cards with thoughtful therapy practices that are widely applicable and easy to incorporate into everyday life. My writing was inspired by my work with people in individual and group therapy, my education and training, as well as my personal life experiences. This deck has five categories: relationships, mindset, emotions, self-love, and mindfulness. Each card covers a specific topic, like setting healthy boundaries, rediscovering things that bring you joy, and becoming more in tune with your body. Each card also ends with a clear takeaway, being either a journal prompt, exercise, or affirmation to help you apply the practice in your life.

Support your self-care practices.

This tool for personal growth isn’t a replacement for therapy, but is meant to be used alone or alongside a therapy practice and is perfect for anyone who wants to cultivate more balance, love, and peace in their life. In addition to using it alone, you can use Pocket Therapy with other people, and even in a group setting, to deepen your relationships and increase self-awareness. Also, these cards were written to be used over and over again. As you and your circumstances change, each card will take on a new meaning every time you pull it. Pocket Therapy was written to grow with you.

My hope for you:

I’ve poured my heart and soul into Pocket Therapy, distilling the most helpful therapy and self-care practices that I know. Regardless of whether therapy or other therapeutic practices are accessible to you, I hope Pocket Therapy supports you in your journey of personal growth and self-awareness. It’s essential to prioritize your health so you can be the best version of yourself — for both yourself and others. Never stop striving to be the best version of yourself.