Resources

The following are links to various resources (podcast episodes, Instagram account, books, websites, and organizations) that I regularly refer to working with clients. On the blog is a post specifically about anti-diet culture resources and information. Many of them are eating disorder specific, but also encompass DBT, general mental health, burnout, and other areas of interest. I will try to keep updating this regularly, but this was originally posted in June 2022.

National & Regional Organizations For Eating Disorder Treatment & Advocacy

General Resources

988 Suicide and Crisis Helpline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Online Mental Health Resources

NAMI Coastal Virginia

National Alliance on Mental Illness (National)

Domestic Violence Help: 
Substance Abuse & Mental Health:
  • Live Another Day – Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available.
  • The Summit Wellness Group – The Summit Wellness Group also has an excellent guide written and curated by women of color: Over 60 BIPOC resources for addiction and mental health.

Eating Disorder Treatment – Virginia

Mental health Treatment Resources – Virginia

Pasadena Villa – Norfolk, VA Outpatient Mental Health PHP/IOP

Books

Here is my Amazon list of therapy books, which encompasses a lot of different topics.

Podcasts

For Your Support System:

Parents: Becky Henry

Apps

Random or Interesting bits of Helpful Information

Weight Bias Resources (March 2023)

Instagram

We all use different platforms – I happen to use Instagram the most right now. It is important that the positive messages outweigh (pun intended) the negative ones, so I encourage everyone to revamp their social media with positive messages, updates from loved ones, and cuteness (I like puppies!). If you are also interested in feng shui, travel, books, or design, I am happy to share my recommendations for that stuff as well.