Resources

Crisis Support

If you’re in immediate distress or thinking about harming yourself, please don’t wait for an appointment. Help is available 24/7:

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
NYC Well (New York City residents): Call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text WELL to 65173

Breathing & Grounding Tools

These techniques are simple, quick, and often surprisingly effective. You can use them when you feel overwhelmed, distracted, or just need to slow down.

 

🌀 4-7-8 Breathing

Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Do 4 cycles. Helps slow your heart rate and ease anxiety.

Video: “4-7-8 Breathing Exercise for Relaxation” (1 min) – by Dr. Andrew Weil

 

🔲 Box Breathing

Inhale, hold, exhale, and hold again — each for 4 counts. Used by athletes and first responders to reset under pressure.

Video: “Box Breathing Technique (Animated Guide)” (1 min) – by Calm app

 

🖐️ 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste. Brings your focus into the present.

Article + printable from Therapist Aid

Self-Help Tools & Downloads

These simple tools are designed to help you stay grounded, reflect on your day, and manage emotional stress. You can download and use them between sessions as needed.

✅ 1. Grounding Techniques (PDF)

A printable sheet with three effective grounding exercises to help reduce anxiety and bring focus.

✅ 2. Journaling Prompts (PDF)

Thoughtful prompts to help you explore emotions, patterns, and personal insights.

✅ 3. Daily Reflection Sheet (PDF)

A simple one-page tool to review your day, track emotional well-being, and set a focus for tomorrow.

✅ 4. Breathing Exercise Audio (MP3)

A short guided breathing track to help you reset when feeling overwhelmed.

Apps & Tech Tools

These tools aren’t a substitute for coaching, but many people find them helpful for building habits, tracking emotions, or supporting mindfulness between sessions.

 

TRIPP is a VR-based meditation experience designed to help shift mood and enhance mindfulness using visuals, sound, and breathwork.
Available on Meta Quest and PS VR.

A meditation and mental wellness app featuring guided breathing, sleep stories, and mindfulness tools to help reduce anxiety and improve focus.

Woebot is an AI-powered chatbot that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help you track mood, challenge negative thoughts, and build emotional awareness.

Fabulous is a science-based app designed to help you build healthy habits and daily routines through small, achievable steps and personalized coaching.

I sometimes share book recommendations during sessions, if I find them meaningful or relevant to a specific situation. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all reading lists.

Looking for something else?
Reach out and let me know what would help you most.