Here’s some go-to reading for those who want to understand and heal but don’t want to go to therapy. Even if you do go to therapy, each of these books offers information and insight anyone can benefit from.
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Best Therapy Books
Gets to the point and tells you what to work on.
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
Learn behaviors/tactics of manipulative people.
The 48 Laws of Power: Greene, Robert
A must read - you will learn so much and read over and over again and still gain new perspectives.
How to Be an Adult in Relationships: Five Keys
Great book for learning all about your issues, the cause and practical ways to treat them!
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? - Dr. Julie Smith
Easy to read, hard to digest. Very insightful and eye-opening book that helps you understand emotionally immature people.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Great, great quick read on manifesting!
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind - Murphy
Love this book but we warned, it’s mostly a conversation between two people - not a ‘how to’ guide.
The Courage to Be Disliked: Japanese Phenomenon
This is a great read by rapper 50 cent. He adds to Robert Greene’s 48 Laws of Power by applying real life situations and his perspectives on them. Very insightful!
The 50th Law: Overcoming Adversity
This classic never gets old. I reread this from time to time and always learn something new.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
James Clear has always been one of my favorites! He has great practical tips for creating new habits.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Absolutely love a scientific breakdown of how our brains work and how to make them work for us! This book is gold!
The Source: Guide to Unlocking Your Mind
If you struggle with your relationship with food, this book is eye-opening! This will always be a favorite of mine because of the insight I gained from it.
Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Heal
Great read and breakdown of the different types of manipulative people and example of how they work.
In Sheep's Clothing: Dealing with Manipulators
This is a long book with tons of information on how unresolved trauma affects the body. Very interesting!
The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
Learn how to quickly spot the different types of people that might be slightly toxic and how to create boundaries for them. Love this one for my clients!
Safe People: Find Good Relationships & Avoid Harm
This is a must have for people pleasers, those with low self esteem and/or codependent personalities.
