This is a list for things that I couldn’t live without as a therapist. From fidgets to books to furniture to office supplies, these are my holy grails for myself, my space, and my clients.
Sections
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Electronics
Fidgets & Games
Books, Workbooks, and Card Decks
Office Essentials
Legos
Electronics
All of the electronic components that make my job easier!
I will never have any other type of laptop. I’ve had mine since 2018 and it’s still going strong! Only good things to say about it.
Yoga Laptops, 2-in-1s, and All-in-One PCs
Perfect size, works great for what I need! Love being able to look at the treatment planner or DSM on an extra screen
Philips 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB
I love listening to music while I do notes and it doubles as an extra sound machine if needed!
Amazon Echo Pop Lavender Bloom - Small Alexa Speaker
Fidgets & Games
I fidget. My clients fidget. We allll fidget. These are my faves to keep in my office!
I love this. I literally play with it between sessions 😂
Double-Sided Silicone Sensory Fidget Toy
A great passive fidget
luckdoor Silicone Magnetic Balls Fidget Toys 4PCS
I love having a weighted stuffy for clients to use, especially during EMDR.
Niuniu Daddy 20" Orange Weighted Cat Plush
Scent is such a powerful grounding tool
Lifelines Scent-Infused Grounding Stones 2-Pack
These timers make great fidgets. I also use them for timed coping skills and meditation
EMDMAK Acrylic Colorful Sand Timer 6-Pack
Clients love these!
BRIFUTR 48 Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers
Loooove me a tangle. I carry one in my purse
7PCS Quiet Twisty Fidget Toys – Multicolor
Another great passive fidget
AUSTOR 20-Piece Fidget Toys Set, 10 Colors
I have to repurchase these a lot because clients get attached to them and I let them take them home 😂
JOYIN Mochi Squishy Toys Set, 25 Pack Mini
Perfect for pain stimmers
Little Ouchies Pain Fidget Keychain, Rainbow
Are these not the cutest? I just love Inside Out
Disney Doorables Inside Out 2 Peek Figures
Great game to play while still talking
PRESSMAN TOYS PRE442606 MANCALA 6+ 2-4 PLAYERS
Love that I only see adults so I can have sand in my office and it doesn’t end up all over my floor
ENSO SENSORY 12” Bamboo Zen Garden Kit
Books, Workbooks, and Card Decks
Resources from my therapist library
Great somatics resource
Somatic Therapy Workbook for Women: Heal Trauma
Super awesome, very simple resource
Somatic Therapy Workbook: 40 Exercises
This was the first IFS book that I bought and I think it’s super valuable
Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual
Easy to understand and easy to use resource for CPTSD
The Complex PTSD Workbook: Mind-Body Healing
Great attachment theory resource
The Attachment Theory Workbook: Tools for Relationships
You’ll notice I’m a big fan of card decks. The best for quick referencing without overwhelming my clients.
Vagus Nerve Deck: 75 Exercises to Reset
Zimmerman is an amazing CPTSD resource
EMDR With Complex Trauma
One of my favorite IFS resources
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma with IFS Model
Another great card deck
Polyvagal Card Deck: 58 Practices for Calm
Clients love to take pictures of cards for quick reference
Somatic Therapy Cards: Reset Nervous System & Relieve Anxiety
Somatic IFS RAHHHH 🦅🦅🦅
Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy: Awareness & Touch
Another deck clients love to take pictures of
Better Days Somatic Therapy Cards & Guidebook
Awesome intro to ACT
The ACT Deck: 55 Acceptance & Commitment Practices
Love my work with LGBTQIA+ folks
Be Gay, Do Comics
These can be fun to explore on the “I don’t know what I want to talk about” days
200 Resilience Cards for Stronger Families
More somatic IFS RAHHH 🦅🦅🦅
Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy Workbook
Office Essentials
Furniture, decor, and more than I love having in my space
My plant stand! I love it. I have 30 plants in my office and my clients adore them.
Uneedem 10-Tier Tall Indoor Outdoor Plant Stand
My desk! It’s the perfect size for my laptop and an extra monitor plus my printer!
GreenForest 67in Computer Desk w/ Printer Shelf
Nice clear display, matches my furniture beautifully. I keep it right next to the couch where my clients sit, perfect for keeping sections on track!
uscce Wooden Digital Alarm Clock - Dual Alarm, Large Numbers, Volume Control
Most perfect little basket for fidgets. I keep it on my coffee table!
ABenkle Small Woven Cotton Rope Basket XS
Do I only see adults? Yes. Do I still need a Sadness plushie in my office? Absolutely. She is me. I am her.
Inside Out 2 Talk It Out Small Plush - Sadness
Big fan of these planters! They bring some great color to my office.
SwinDuck 10 Pack 6in Plant Pots w/ Drainage
I use this for my desk because I have poor cord management 😌 I adore it and think it’s so cute
VitalCozy 28x51 Botanical Floral Cabinet Curtain
I take handwritten notes (crazy, I know) and I love the fun colors
AILZFEI Colored Legal Pads 8.5x11, 3 Pads
Office slippers are essential. I hate shoes
Smile Face Women's Plush Warm Slip-on Slippers
Holy GRAIL. This cup single handedly prevents me from spending a million dollars on iced coffee
I keep these in my office to help with emotional regulation! They’re great for intervening with panic.
WARHEADS Extreme Sour Hard Candy 2oz
I have a window in my office door so I use this to cover it. It makes pretty rainbows on the walls when the light hits it. Better than curtains, in my opinion!
Window Privacy Film Rainbow Leaf 17.5x78.7in
This is one of my catch phrases, so I was soooo excited when I saw this sign!
We Can Do Hard Things Neon Sign Decor
More cutie options for office slippers
Aucomfo Comfy Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers
Gotta have my special interest decor
Supwhd Shark Wall Decor, Wooden Frame, 12x16
Feelings wheeeeeel, one of my favorite tools
Feelings Wheel Therapy Decor, 9.7in Double Sided Emotion Wheel with Stand
Love my wax melter, automatic timer is a must!
3-in-1 Electric Wax Melt Warmer with Timer
I cannot focus if I am hot. This little guy is more powerful than it looks
Gaiatop USB Small Portable Quiet Desk Fan
This makes it so easy to keep my desk clean
YSAGi Leather Desk Protector, Large Mouse Mat
Because ADHD
To Do List Pad - 52 Sheets Daily Planner
Legos
I absolutely love Legos and my clients do too! I will build sets in session with clients sometimes and then I use them as decor in my office!
I cannot wait to hang this one in my office when it’s done
LEGO Art The Fauna Collection – Tiger 31217
Who doesn’t love UP?
LEGO Disney Pixar ‘Up’ House Building Set 43217
Always a fan of the flower sets
LEGO Cherry Blossom Building Toy for Kids 8+
Will be going on my coffee table for the holidays
LEGO Icons Poinsettia Building Set 10370
My favorite flower set!!
LEGO Icons Flower Bouquet Set 10280 - Decor
Listen, I love Twilight and I’m not sorry. Also, I see a LOT of 20 something year old women. They’re gonna EAT THIS UP
LEGO Ideas Twilight Cullen House Set 21354
Sincerely don’t even know where I’m going to fit this one when it’s done but I will figure it out because it’s gorgeous
LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris Model 21061
Theatre nerd, guilty as charged.
Audrey II Building Block Kit, 344pcs Toy
Another one that I have no idea where it’s going to go but I need it anyway
LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain Model 21062
Also a Marvel nerd. Shocking, I know.
LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet 76191 Set
#1 on my wishlist
LEGO Jurassic World T. Rex Fossils Set 76968
These colors are so fall, I love this
LEGO Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece Set 10314
BUGS!!!
LEGO Ideas Insect Collection Bug Set 21342
I just think this is so pretty. Looks so nice on the bookshelf!
