Resources
Suicide Prevention:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org)
Crisis:
My Health My Resources Crisis Hotline call or text: 1-800-866-2465
Mental Health Services (Tarrant county)
Pecan Valley Centers for Behavioral and Developmental Healthcare (Parker county)
Crisis Text Line, Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, National Helpline, 24/7, 365 days
Sexual Assault:
RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization
Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault, Justin S. Holcomb & Lindsey A. Holcomb
Trauma:
Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode—and into a Life of Connection and Joy, Aundi Kolber, MA LPC
Christian Trauma Healing Network
Trauma Aware: A Christian's Guide to Providing Help and Care, Eliza Hue
Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores, Diane Langberg
Grief & Depression:
Books for the Grieving and Brokenhearted
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament, Mark Vroegop
Finally Hopeful, James Greenblatt, MD
UnJoy, Len Lantz, MD
Christians Get Depressed Too: Hope and Help for Depressed People, David P. Murray
On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living, Alan Noble
Disrupted Journey: Walking with Your Loved One Through Chronic Pain and Illness, Nate Brooks
Holding On to Hope: A Pathway through Suffering to the Heart of God, Nancy Guthrie
What Grieving People Wish You Knew about What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts), Nancy Guthrie
Every Moment Holy: Death, Grief, and Hope, Douglas Kaine McKelvey
Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, and Church Hurt:
After Church Hurt: Healing in the Care of the Good Shepherd, Timothy St. John
Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims, Darby A. Strickland
When the Church Harms God's People: Becoming Faith Communities That Resist Abuse, Pursue Truth, and Care for the Wounded, Diane Langberg
Understanding Spiritual Abuse: What It Is and How to Respond, Karen Roudkovski
Devotionals, Identity, & Shame:
Gentle & Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, Dane Ortlund
Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes, June Hunt
Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd Jones
Because He Loves Me, Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
The Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God's Love, Milton Vincent
The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves, Curt Thompson
A Small Book about Why We Hide: How Jesus Rescues Us from Insecurity, Regret, Failure, and Shame, Edward T. Welch
Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness and Rejection, Edward T. Welch
Shame: Being Known and Loved, Esther Liu
Craving Grace: Experience the Richness of the Gospel, Ruthie Delk
Discipleship:
Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith, Michael Reeves
Attached to God: A Practical Guide to Deeper Spiritual Experience, Krispin MayField
None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing), Jen Wilkin
Choosing My Religion, R.C. Sproul
How People Change, Paul David Tripp and Timothy S. Lane
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change, Paul David Tripp
The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy, Timothy Keller
Finding the Love of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation, Elyse Fitzpatrick
Humbled: Welcoming the Uncomfortable Work of God, David Mathis
The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-Care, Eliza Huie and Esther Smith
Spiritual Warfare:
Lord, Is It Warfare? Teach Me to Stand: A Devotional Study on Spiritual Victory, Kay Arthur
The Strategy of Satan, Warren Wiersbe
Safe and Sound: Standing Firm in Spiritual Battles (Helping the Helpers), David Powlison
Singleness, Sexuality & Relationships:
“Singled Out by God for Good”, Paige Benton
Sex and the Single Girl: Smart Ways to Care for Your Heart, Ellen Dykas
Whole in Christ: A Biblical Approach to Singleness, Owen Strachan, David Platt, & more
Singleness: Living Faithfully, Jenilyn Swett
She’s Got the Wrong Guy: Why Smart Women Settle, Deepak Reju
The Sacred Search: What If It’s Not about Who You Marry, But Why?, Gary Thomas
Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age, Ben Stuart
Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Timothy S Lane & Paul David Tripp
Harvest USA | Christian Resources on All Sexuality Topics
Communicating the Truth of God's Grace to a Generation of Women Trapped in Sexual Sin
Beggar’s Daughter, Jessica Harris
Redeemed Sexuality, Andrew A. Boa
Sexual Sanity for Women, Harvest USA, editor Ellen Dykas
The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You’ve Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended, Sheila Wray Gregoire & others
God, You, & Sex: A Profoud Mystery, David White
Leslie Vernick & Co | Biblically-based resources and virtual coaching for women in unhealthy and destructive marriages
The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex, Shelia Wray Gregoire
She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, & Speaking Up, Sheila Wray Gregoire & others
Young Adults:
Adulting for Christians: An Interactive Guide to Keeping the Faith While Learning the Ropes, Jenny Ingram
Welcome to Adulting: Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda with Kevin McConaghy
Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem, Kevin DeYoung
Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will, Kevin DeYoung
Parenting Daughters:
Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World, Sissy Goff
All You Need to Know about ...Raising Girls, Melissa Trevathan & Sissy Goff
Girl Dad: Stories, Lessons, and Advice from Girl Dads & Their Daughters, Madeline Anderson
Dads & Daughters: Timeless Wisdom and Reflections on Teaching, Guiding, and Loving Your Daughter- Her Whole Life Long, Dr. James Dobson
5 Conversations You Must Have with your Daughter, Vicki Courtney
Between Us Girls: Walks and Talks for Moms and Daughters, Trish Donohue
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens, Paul David Tripp
OCD & Scrupulosity Resources & Education:
Websites
OCD Treatment and Therapy | NOCD
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
OCD Blog: Tips, News & Personal Stories Of OCD
What can families do to help OCD?
Just Right (perfectionism OCD: Symptoms and Treatment)
Sound Mind: OCD in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Motherhood
How can I overcome OCD while walking my Christian faith?
Is Reassurance Seeking Good or Bad for OCD?
How to Think About OCD as a Christian
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
Pediatric Neurobehavioral Health
Psychiatry Redefined OCD Resources
Brochures and Fact Sheets:
Brochures, Fact Sheets, and Handouts
Books:
The OCD Healing Journey, Mark DeJesus
The Myth of the Perfect One, Mark DeJesus
By His Stripes: Navigating Life with Mental and Physical Suffering, Whitney Paige
The Christian’s Guide to Overcoming OCD, Justin K. Hughes, MA, LPC
The Hijacked Conscience: An Informed and Compassionate Response to Religious Scrupulosity, Debra Peck
Can Christianity Cure Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? A Psychiatrist Explores the Role of Faith in Treatment, Ian Osborn, MD
Your OCD Will Hate This Book: A Proven System to Overcome Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Take Back Your Life, Nathan Peterson, LCSW
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, Eli R Lebowitzerson
OCD: A Workbook for Clinicians, Children and Teens: Actions to Beat, Control & Defeat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Christina J. Taylor
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Christian Clients: A Faith-Based Workbook, Joshua J. Knabb
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers, Karen Kleiman
Videos:
Assessing and Treating OCD, the 4th Most common Mental Health Diagnosis: One of the Most Misunderstood, Silent Battles in Mental Health Offices & Churches, Rachel Kuchem Woodward, LCSW
Five Keys to Beating Scrupulosity, Ted Witzig Jr., Ph.D.
The Ultimate Guide to Scrupulosity Treatment, Jonathan Abramowitz, PhD; Jon Hershfield, MFT; Justin K. Hughes, MA, LPC; Alec Pollard, PhD
OCD and Anxiety YouTube Channel, Nathan Peterson, LCSW
Podcasts:
Christian Faith and OCD podcast
Faith, Scrupulosity, and OCD with Rachel Kuchem Woodward
What I Wish Pastors Knew About OCD with Rachel Kuchem Woodward
PANS/PANDAS Resources:
ASPIRE | Diagnosing PANS/PANDAS
PANDAS Network | Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with PANS/PANDAS
Signs & Symptoms of PANDAS/PANS
PANDAS Physicians Network | PANS/PANDAS IVIG Treatment
PANS/PANDAS/Related Inflammatory Brain Disorders Treatment and Flare Evaluation Checklist
The PANS 31-Item Symptom Rating Scale
Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP | Pediatric Neurobehavioral Health
Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: A functional medicine desktop reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis
OCD Providers in DFW & beyond:
Specialists in OCD & Anxiety Recovery (SOAR), PLLC – Molly Martinez, PhD
Nathan Peterson, LCSW | OCD and Anxiety Counseling | Texas and Utah
Dallas Therapists & Psychologists - Dallas CBT
Stephen Gravois Counseling | Telehealth only in Texas (in-person + virtual in Colorado)
Caritas Counseling, Ft. Worth, Texas
Dave Barry Counseling & Therapy
Adam Sandlin, LPC-S, BTTI, ADHD-CSSP, Certified Biblical Counselor
OCD Support Group at Restoration
OCD Anxiety Centers, Arlington, Texas
McLean Hospital | Treatment for Addiction, OCD, Eating Disorders, Trauma, BPD, etc.
Teen and Adolescent Treatment Center, Newport Academy
Carolyn Ringenburg, LCSWA | In-person & telehealth in Florida | telehealth in North Carolina
Atlanta OCD and Anxiety Treatment
Laura Osorio | Psychotherapy for OCD across Ontario (Canada) virtually
OCD Training, Advocacy, & Networking:
Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) | Training course on ERP
Therapist Guide to Using Y-BOCS
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | (ACT)
Inference-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (I-CBT)
Resources for Students and Trainees
Assessing and Treating OCD, the 4th Most common Mental Health Diagnosis: One of the Most Misunderstood, Silent Battles in Mental Health Offices & Churches, Rachel Kuchem Woodward, LCSW
Education and Training Programs with an Emphasis on OCD
Functional and Integrative Medicine for OCD
OCD Texas | Elevating Awareness, Advancing Treatment, Empowering through Research
DFW OCD Treatment Specialists (DOTS)
Trusted health & medical resources in Fort Worth, DFW & beyond:
Our Place: Adolescent and Young Adult Health
Abundant Life Wellness Center | Naturopathic & Functional Medicine Doctor in Fort Worth
IASIS Microcurrent Neuro feedback Abundant Life Wellness Center
Medical Clinic — WholeLife Authentic Care
Health & Wellness Center in Fort Worth
Harper House: Integrative Healthcare for Pediatrics and Adults
OrganiCleanse Wellness Center: Most Gentle and Effective Colon Cleanse Service
Brain Health Coaching | Connected Family Wellness
Fort Worth Homeopathy | Texas Homeopath
Genesis PT and Wellness | Step into better pelvic floor therapy
Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique: Balance Your Body
Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP, Pediatric Neurobehavioral Health
Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
PRISM Physical Therapy | Personalized Physical Therapy
Trusted counseling referrals in Fort Worth, DFW, & beyond:
Restoration | Restoration is a full-service counseling, testing and assessment practice with offices both in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Waco
Caritas Counseling | Rachel works with adult men and women, couples, families, and older youth (age 15+)
The Counseling Collective | Helping driven people build a life that feels as good as it looks
Libby Marler Counseling | Therapy for pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood
Cowtown Christian Counseling | Exists to guide, process, and strengthen individuals, families, and marriages with therapy skills while being rooted in the Bible
Emily M. Lewis Counseling | Emotion Regulation for the Neurodiverse, Anxious, and Depressed Minds | Virtual only in TX & MD
Dunn Counseling and Consulting | EMDR & ART; Adult & Teenage Focus
Metroplex Counseling | Offers a team of committed practitioners dedicated to treating the whole person—body and soul
Soul Care Associates | Clinical and Christ-centered counseling
Our Place - Adolescent and Young Adult Health
ADS Psychological Services, PLLC | Psychological, ADHD, and psycho-educational evaluations & Eating Disorder Therapy
Mood, Anxiety & Trauma Disorder Treatment Center
Kelly Opgenorth · Mental Health Counselor in Fort Worth
Reviving Hope Christian Counseling
Wholly Redefined Counseling & Therapy
Mountain Vue Therapy | Providing professional bodywork therapy and counseling
Stephen Gravois Counseling | OCD, Anxiety & Trauma Therapy | Virtual in TX | In-Person & Virtual in CO
Lauren Moore Counseling | Gospel-centered counseling
Restore Christian Counseling, Kelsey Hollis, LPC
Justin K. Hughes, MA, LPC | OCD and Anxiety
Sparrow House Counseling | Christian-based organization
Ruby House Counseling | Serving women in need of depression, OCD, trauma, perinatal and postpartum care in Dallas
Dallas Therapists & Psychologists | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety, OCD, and Depression in Dallas
The Vine Counseling and Wellness | We help clients transform personal challenges into life-enhancing opportunities
Liberating Grace Christian Counseling
Female Christian Counselor | Breedlove Counseling
Trailhead Counseling DFW | Therapy for Runners & Eating Disorders
Mending Clinic | Arlington, Texas; the surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth areas; telehealth in TX
Connected Family Wellness | Holistic, Christian counseling for stress, anxiety and overwhelm in TX
Dave Barry Counseling & Therapy | Marriage and Family Therapy
Wildernew (Outdoor therapy)
Judith Alexander Priest, M.S, LPC-S | Helping individuals, couples, and families heal, reconnect, and flourish
Amplified Connections Counseling | Your Feelings are Normal
Carol Shelton, LCSW-S, CTTS: Healing and Hope Counseling | Relationships, Parenting, Autism, Trauma, Bipolar, Foster Care, Sexual Abuse Recovery, etc. telehealth in TX
CCFAM | Center for Counseling & Family Relationships (Some therapists accept insurance)
Creative Christian Therapy | Using Expressive Arts and Attachment therapy
Base Point: Teens & Adolescenst, & Young Adults PHP & IOP | Programs serving ages 11-35, in-network options
Trusted psychiatrist & psychological assessment & functional psychiatry resources in Fort Worth, DFW & beyond:
Cityview Psychiatry – Compassionate & Holistic Care for Adults & Adolescents
Shiloh Health: Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness
ADS Psychological Services, PLLC
Evexia Psychiatry & Recovery | Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney
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Dawn LaGrone MD - Women's Psychiatrist | telehealth in TX
Willow and Stone: Integrative Mental Health
Restore + Revive Wellness Center
Amplified Connections Counseling
Center for Integrative Psychiatry | Holistic psychiatry & therapy in person in DFW, online across TX
Mindful | An Integrative Psychiatry practice in Fort Worth, TX
Nancy S. Shosid, MD | Board Certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry
Standford Medicine: Metabolic Psychiatry
Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP: Pediatric Neurobehavioral Health
Finally Hopeful, James Greenblatt, MD | Depression
Finally Focused, James Greenblatt, MD | ADHD
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