Resources
Help between sessions — or before your first one
A hand-picked collection of crisis lines, support organizations, and reading I trust. These are a complement to therapy, not a substitute for it — and none of them replace emergency care.
Immediate Help
If you or someone you love needs support right now, these lines are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime for support with suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or worry about a loved one.
Colorado Crisis Services
Colorado's statewide crisis line — talk to a trained counselor anytime, or find a walk-in crisis center near you.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer crisis counselor by text message, 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support for anyone affected by relationship abuse — for yourself or someone you care about.
Addiction & Recovery
Whether it's your relationship with alcohol, substances, or a loved one's use, these organizations offer real help — no judgment.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Peer support meetings for anyone who wants to do something about their drinking — in person and online.
SMART Recovery
A science-based alternative to 12-step programs, built on self-empowerment and practical tools.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Support for the family and friends of someone struggling with alcohol — because their drinking affects you too. Free, confidential meetings and a 24/7 helpline.
CRAFT Connect Family Services
Evidence-based CRAFT programs, groups, and coaching built for families and loved ones supporting someone through addiction — not just the person in recovery.
Recovery Dharma
A peer-led, Buddhist-inspired path to recovery through meditation, community, and personal inquiry. In-person and online meetings.
Wellbriety Movement
Culturally rooted healing and sobriety support for Native American and Indigenous communities, from White Bison's Wellbriety Movement.
Marriage & Relationships
Tools and reading you can use between sessions — or before you're ready to start couples work.
The Gottman Institute
Research-backed articles, tools, and exercises on communication, conflict, and rebuilding connection.
Love Is Respect
Education on healthy vs. unhealthy relationship patterns, with 24/7 chat, text, and phone support.
ICEEFT — Hold Me Tight
Resources on Emotionally Focused Therapy and the attachment science behind lasting bonds.
Grief & Loss
Grief doesn't follow a schedule. These resources meet you wherever you are in it.
What's Your Grief
Honest, practical articles and courses about living with loss — written by grief professionals.
GriefShare
A network of local, in-person grief support groups, including several in the Colorado Springs area.
The Dougy Center
Support and resources for children, teens, and families grieving a death.
Learn & Explore
Trustworthy places to understand what you're experiencing and find community support.
NAMI Colorado Springs
Our local National Alliance on Mental Illness chapter — free classes, support groups, and community programs.
NAMI HelpLine
Free nationwide information, resource referrals, and support for anyone with mental health questions.
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Evidence-based education about anxiety, depression, and related conditions — plus free support communities.
Reading I often recommend
Books that pair well with the work we do together. Your local library likely has every one of them.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
John Gottman & Nan Silver
The research behind what makes relationships last — practical and hopeful.
Hold Me Tight
Dr. Sue Johnson
Attachment science for couples, with conversations you can actually try at home.
Attached
Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
A friendly introduction to attachment styles and how they shape adult love.
Us: Getting Past You and Me
Terrence Real
Moving from "you versus me" to "us" — relational skills for partners who keep landing in the same fight.
Not sure where to start?
You don't have to figure out the right resource on your own. Reach out and we'll talk through what kind of support fits where you are right now.
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