Resources
Trusted places to turn, whenever you need them.
These resources are shared for information and support. Listing them isn’t an endorsement, and they don’t replace personalized care.
If you need support right now
Call or text 988 · 24/7
Free, confidential support from trained crisis counselors, anytime, for anyone in emotional distress.
Why it’s trusted
The official U.S. crisis line, funded by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Visit 988lifeline.org →Text HOME to 741741 · 24/7
Free, confidential support by text, for moments when talking out loud feels like too much.
Why it’s trusted
A long-standing nonprofit staffed by trained volunteer crisis counselors.
Visit crisistextline.org →Call 1-800-950-6264 · Text “helpline” to 62640
Information, resources, and peer support for people living with mental health conditions and those who love them. Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
Why it’s trusted
Run by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the largest grassroots mental health organization in the U.S.
Visit nami.org →If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Finding a therapist
Look for a licensed therapist with training in trauma, and check their license with your state’s licensing board before you begin.
Search licensed therapists who specialize in trauma, filtered by location, insurance, and approach.
Why it’s trusted
The most widely used therapist directory in the U.S., which checks the license information of listed professionals.
Find a trauma therapist →Find licensed and certified somatic therapists who work with the mind-body connection to support trauma recovery and nervous system balance.
Why it’s trusted
Listed professionals meet the association’s educational requirements and agree to its code of ethics.
Find a somatic therapist →Find therapists trained in EMDR, an established, research-supported approach to processing trauma.
Why it’s trusted
Run by the professional association for EMDR therapy. Its directory lists members but doesn’t verify licensing, so check a therapist’s license before you begin.
Find an EMDR therapist →Find practitioners of Somatic Experiencing, a body-based approach to resolving trauma and chronic stress.
Why it’s trusted
The official worldwide directory from the organization behind the method. Not all practitioners hold a professional license, and the organization doesn’t oversee them, so ask about training and licensure.
Find an SE practitioner →A network of licensed therapists offering reduced-rate sessions, for when cost is a barrier to care.
Why it’s trusted
A nonprofit organization dedicated to making therapy more affordable.
Visit Open Path →Understanding sensitivity
An introduction to high sensitivity, including a self-test and resources for living well as a sensitive soul.
Why it’s trusted
The official site of Dr. Elaine Aron, the psychologist whose research introduced the concept of the highly sensitive person.
Visit hsperson.com →About coaching
Learn what professional coaching is, the standards coaches are held to, and how to find a credentialed coach.
Why it’s trusted
The largest global organization setting coaching standards, credentials, and a code of ethics.
Visit the ICF →Learn about health and wellness coaching and find board-certified coaches.
Why it’s trusted
The national board that certifies health and wellness coaches through a standardized exam.
Visit nbhwc.org →From my garden