For your personal toolbox

NAMI – (National Alliance on Mental Illness)- National organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

American Psychological Association – Answers to questions about panic disorder.

National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder Association

American Psychological Association – How Psychotherapy can help people recover from depression.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse

The Compassionate Friends – Largest self help organization in the world, for bereaved siblings, parents, and grandparents.

Rainbows for All Children– Support for children dealing with death, divorce, or other painful family transitions

Cancer Support

American Cancer Society

LiveStrong

National Breast Cancer Foundation

For Teens, College Students, Young Adults

Set To Go – Your guide to the transition from high school to college and adulthood.

ULifeline – Your online resource for college mental health.

Managing a Mental Health Condition in College – Practical steps to take in getting the resources you need.

Mental Health Information

Each Mind Matters

Self-Injury and Alternatives/Distractions

Understanding Self-Injury

Self-Injury Outreach & Support

Cornell University Self-Injury Resources

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Is Preventable

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Partner Violence / Abuse

Love Is Respect

The Safe Alliance – Abuse Advocacy and Intervention: 512-267-7233 (SAFE)

Hope Alliance – Domestic and Family Violence: 1-800-460-7233

Books

RELATIONSHIPS

Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. Heller

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman

Hold Me Tight by Susan Johnson

The Dance Of Intimacy by Susan Johnson

Wired For Love by Stan Tatkin

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How it Can Help You Find and Keep Love by Amir Levine, MD and Rachel S. Heller M.A.

Becoming Attached by Robert Karen

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD

The Science of Trust by John Gottman, PhD

TRAUMA

The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk

The Body Remembers by Babette Rothschild

FRIENDSHIPS

Queen Bees & Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman

Odd Girl Out by Rachel Simmons

Friends: Making Them And Keeping Them by Patti Kelley Criswell

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Being Sober by Harry Haroutunian, MD

PARENTING

Brainstorm by Daniel Siegel

The Whole-Brain Child Workbook: Practical Exercises, Worksheets and Activities to Nurture Developing Minds by Daniel J Siegel

No-Drama Discipline by Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Parenting From The Inside Out by Daniel Siegel & Mary Hartzell

How To Talk So Your Kids Will Listen & Listen So Your Kids Will Talk by Faber & Mazlish

Siblings Without Rivalry by Faber and Mazlish

The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine Aron

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman

Breaking The Hush Factor: Ten Rules for Talking with Teens About Sex by Dr. Karen Rayne

Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers by Michael Riera

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel, MD

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

Feeling Good by David Burns, MD

An End To Panic by Elke Zuercher-White, PhD

You Can Feel Good Again by Richard Carlson PhD

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

ADD Friendly Ways To Organize Your Life by Judith Kolberg and Kathleen Nadeau, PhD

Taking Charge of Adult ADHD 1st Edition by Russell A. Barkley

Driven To Distraction by Edward Hallowell, MD

GIFTED AND TALENTED

A Parent’s Guide To Gifted Children by Webb, Gore, Amend & DeVries

Living With Intensity by Susan Daniels

SELF-COMPASSION & MINDFULNESS

Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff

The Mindful Path To Self-Compassion by Christopher Germer

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown

Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Healing the Soul of a Woman: How to Overcome Your Emotional Wounds by Joyce Meyer

The Mindful Brain by Daniel Siegel

DIVORCE AND CO-PARENTING

The Co-Parenting Survival Guide: Letting Go Of Conflict After A Difficult Divorce by Elizabeth Thayer, PhD and Jeffrey Zimmerman, PhD

Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce The Sandcastles Way by Gary Neuman

Mom’s House, Dad’s House: Making two homes for your child by Isolina Ricci Ph.D.

The Co-Parenting Toolkit: The Essential Supplement for Mom’s House, Dad’s House by Isolina Ricci PhD

Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids: Feeling at Home in One Home or Two by Isolina Ricci Ph.D.

Compliance

While most concerns between a client and counselor can be resolved directly, there may be situations that require additional support. In compliance with the State of Texas, the information below is provided should you wish to file a report.

Please always feel free to reach out to provide feedback or constructive criticism by contacting the practice owner, Kelly Ellis, MFT, LMFT at kelly@planpurposecounseling.com

Business Violation Concerns

If you believe you have been a victim of fraudulent business practices in the State of Texas please contact the Attorney General’s Office to file a consumer complaint.

Click here to learn more about your consumer rights.

https://consumerprotection.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumercomplaintportal/s/

License Violation Concerns

If you believe a clinician has violated their code of ethics and/or scope of their licensing regulations, please contact the licensing board.

Click here to access the Texas Code.

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7.300
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 305-7700
Investigations/Complaints 24-hour, toll-free system- (800) 821-3205

https://bhec.texas.gov/contact-us/

Request records

We are required to retain your records for 7 years, or 5 years after a former child client has turned 18. If needed, records can be requested via the portal.

Administrative charges may apply.

You may request a copy of your records by contacting the practice owner, Kelly Ellis MFT, LMFT at kelly@planpurposecounseling.com

Mental Health and Support Apps

If you are looking for more information or wish to download a specific app, click on the app image. The apps listed are great mental health tools but are not substitutes for treatment. Please talk to a trusted adult and seek professional treatment if you are experiencing signs of a mental health condition.