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Favorite Books & Products

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This resources list is a compilation of my most frequently recommended books and resources. I truly believe that these books work to reduce anxiety, help discover inner peace and connect couples based on what I have seen I in my work with hundreds of clients. My favorite products for kids listed here are geared towards early childhood development using imaginative play, numerous cognitive skills and conversation-starters. I own all of these products and use them in both the therapy office and in my home. 

Disclaimer: Some of links below are affiliate links. While these links do not cost you extra to use, purchasing through the below links earns us a small commission. 

ANXIETY BOOKS & RESOURCES

Anxiety Workbook

I recommend this to almost every client that complains of anxiety. It offers a hands-on and easy to use approach to helping reduce anxiety.

10 Best-Ever Anxiety

The 10 Best Ever Anxiety Management Techniques. This one is my all time favorite.  All my top anxiety-reducing tools in one place.

Little Book of Mindfulness

I've gifted this book more times than I can count. It's tiny yet beautiful. It has guided mindfulness exercises you can do in as little as 3 minutes to alleviate anxiety.
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
​Skills Deck


COUPLES BOOKS & RESOURCES

Hold Me Tight 
Sue Johnson presents Emotionally Focused Therapy - The modality we use in our work with couples. Learn how our attachment effects our relationships and how we can repair it.
Fighting for your Marriage
If I could gift this to every couple, I would! It's a users manual for marriages if there ever was one.
The State of Affairs
Esther Perel is the leading expert on infidelity and affairs. This book has helped me and so many others rethink infidelity and better understand intimacy in relationships

KIDS PRODUCTS

MindWare Pattern Play

Help kids will develop problem solving skills, pattern matching, strategy, eye-hand coordination, spacial skills. Offers lots of combination for endless play.

TableTopics: Family 

These fun cards are the perfect way to start a conversation. This family edition is perfect for kids and adults. We use it in the therapy office and at home!

Behavior Chart

A drama free way to help kiddos engage in more of the behaviors you want them to. Many target behaviors to choose from along with magnetic stars.
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  • Home
  • Playa Vista Therapists
    • Rachel Thomasian, LMFT
    • Ranjita Rao, LMFT
    • Minerva Paz, AMFT
    • Mandi Duncan, APCC
    • Emma Eskildsen, AMFT
  • Therapy Services
    • Services and Fees
    • Adult Psychotherapy
    • Couples Counseling
    • Therapy in Spanish
    • Therapy for Anxiety
    • Teen Therapy
    • Play Therapy
    • Eating Disorders
  • Blog
  • Contact