Resources

The leading OCD organization. Find therapists, treatment programs, educational resources, and community support for OCD and related disorders.

Clinician-created resource site for emetophobia (fear of vomiting) — one of the most underserved specific phobias. Free CBT/ERP exposure hierarchies, assessments, handouts, research summaries, and treatment guides for adults and children.

The primary resource for body-focused repetitive behaviors including trichotillomania (hair pulling), excoriation (skin picking), and related conditions. Treatment finder, community, and educational materials.

Advocacy, education, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Helpline, support groups, and education programs available nationally.

New York State chapter of NAMI. Local resources, support groups, and advocacy specific to New York residents.

Education, support, and the free Family Connections program for people affected by borderline personality disorder and emotion dysregulation. Largest online media library of BPD resources.

Free, complete online MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) course created by Dave Potter. Eight weeks of structured mindfulness practice based on the program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn.

The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program was developed by Dr. Kristin Neff, a leading researcher in self-compassion, and Dr. Christopher Germer, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher. Together their sites offer research, free guided meditations, exercises, and educational materials on self-compassion practice.

Free guided meditations from UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center. Available in multiple languages. Includes body scan, breath awareness, and loving kindness practices.

Free ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) videos from Dr. Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap. Practical video guidance on core ACT skills and principles.

Free DBT skills videos from Rutgers University (@DBTRU), covering all four core modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. A solid complement to individual therapy.

The official handouts and worksheets from DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, Second Edition by Marsha M. Linehan (2015). Covers all four DBT modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Intended for use in DBT skills groups or individual therapy.

The American Psychological Association's podcast covering psychological science, mental health, and research. Searchable archive of episodes on anxiety, OCD, trauma, pain, and more.

Dr. Alan Wolfelt's center for grief education and support. Books, resources, and guidance for those experiencing loss and those who support them.

Free mobile apps from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs covering PTSD, insomnia, mindfulness, anger management, and more. Available to veterans and the general public.

Faculty page of Dr. Mark Lumley at Wayne State University — researcher and developer of Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET). Includes free videos and patient materials for EAET, an evidence-based psychological treatment for chronic pain and unexplained physical symptoms.

24/7, confidential, multilingual support for anyone experiencing domestic violence, plus their family and friends. Call, text, or chat with an advocate.

24/7 confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, connecting you with a trained staff member at a local RAINN affiliate. Included here given the overlap between domestic violence and sexual violence.

24-hour domestic violence hotline serving Albany County. Emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors.

State-specific, plain-language legal information for victims and survivors of abuse, including protective orders, custody, and divorce. Free email hotline for legal questions staffed by attorneys and advocates.

Independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. Funds 129 independent nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories — find free or low-cost legal help near you.

Free, confidential, 24/7 phone/text support in multiple languages for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families.

Educational materials, virtual/online peer support groups, provider directory, and referral to specialists for perinatal depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

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If you or someone you know is in crisis, immediate help is available 24/7. This practice is not a crisis service.