Resources for Healing and Growth
At Radical Roots Psychotherapy, we believe in empowering individuals, families, and our community with knowledge and tools to support their healing journey. This resource page offers a curated collection of materials, organizations, and support information that aligns with our values of personal growth and collective transformation, social and economic justice, and holistic well-being.
Crisis Support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call:
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ support)
Call:
Radical Roots Resources
Attachment-Based Starter Kit
Our comprehensive guide to understanding and improving attachment patterns in relationships, particularly related to parenting and family systems. This kit includes:
An overview of attachment theory
Self-assessment tools
Practical exercises for building secure attachments
Recommended readings and additional resources
Radical Roots Blog (Coming Soon)
Stay tuned for our upcoming blog, where we'll share insights on mental health, social and economic justice, and personal growth.
Mental Health Songs
playlist by Ruby Wara-Goss
Bay Area Therapist Network
We're proud to be part of a network of like-minded therapists in the Bay Area. Check out these colleagues who share our commitment to radical, inclusive therapy:
Nia Meadors: https://moodandmindtherapy-nia.clientsecure.me/
Jacob Donnelly: https://jacoblcsw.com/
Maria Romero: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/maria-romero-jackson-oakland-ca/300447
Jen Whelan: https://www.jenwhelantherapy.com/about-1
Dina Greenwald: https://growbeyondwords.com/california/
Anna Sasser-Christian: https://www.littledovecounseling.com/anna-sasser-christian-play-therapist
Marc Antonio: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marc-antonio-fresno-ca/988956
Reeta Kumar: https://reetakumarpsyd.com/
Radical Therapy Collective: https://www.radicaltherapy.org/practitioners
Social and Economic Justice and Mental Health
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: https://nqttcn.com/en/
Radical Mental Health Resources: https://linktr.ee/thevirtualcouchtherapy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAab5CkkjXHl4J2VuZibZxSCC365KEhITakQMfGEYEMFaAfWtQ7yByBg30mI_aem_Hy88mUUX8jh5swY3BQJ0IQ
Radical Social Work Group: https://www.tumblr.com/radicalsocialworkgroup
The Audre Lorde Project: https://alp.org/
BIPOC Mental Health Resources
Therapy for Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
Asian Mental Health Collective: https://www.asianmhc.org/
Latinx Therapy: https://latinxtherapy.com/
LGBTQ+ Resources
The LGBTQ Therapist Resource: http://www.lgbtqtherapistresource.com/
GLAAD: https://glaad.org/
The National Center for Transgender Equality: https://transequality.org/
Disability and Chronic Illness Resources
National Center on Disability and Journalism: https://ncdj.org/
Chronic Illness Inclusion Project: https://chronicillnessinclusion.org.uk/
Recommended Reading
Books on Mental Health and Personal Growth
"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
"Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach
"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb
Books on Social Justice and Mental Health
"My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem
"Pleasure Activism" by adrienne maree brown
"Trauma Stewardship" by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
Self-Care and Mindfulness
Headspace - Meditation app
Calm - Sleep, meditation, and relaxation app
Insight Timer - Free meditation app
Podcasts
"Therapy for Black Girls" hosted by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/
"Where Should We Begin?" with Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/podcast
"Unlocking Us" with Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/podcast-show/unlocking-us/
Online Support Communities
7 Cups - Free emotional support and online therapy: https://www.7cups.com/
The Mighty - Community for people facing health challenges and disabilities: https://themighty.com/
Educational Resources
Psychology Today - Articles on mental health and relationships: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Mental health education and advocacy: https://www.nami.org/
Local Community Resources
Bay Area Community Resources: https://www.bacr.org/
San Francisco Zen Center - Meditation and mindfulness programs: https://www.sfzc.org/
Parenting Resources
Child Mind Institute https://childmind.org/
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids! https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/
Financial Assistance for Therapy
Open Path Collective - Affordable therapy options https://openpathcollective.org/
National Association of Social Workers - California Chapter - Information on low-cost therapy options https://www.naswca.org/
Cal State East Bay - Free and Low-Cost Psychiatry Referrals - https://www.csueastbay.edu/shcs/counseling/wellness-resources1/free-and-low-cost-psychiatry-referrals.html
Sentio Counseling Center: https://www.sentiocc.org/
CIIS Counseling Clinics: https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics?fbclid=IwY2xjawGj3dBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU2uT3iaOzblAzxdLydI2BTwgeWZVr4xeff97zvQOGFvbrKCgzC3HU0cbQ_aem_7NeKx0ZegdP_bvJEESDcJA
Remember, these resources are not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out for support. Your well-being matters, and help is available.
Disclaimer: The resources listed on this page are for informational purposes only. Radical Roots Psychotherapy does not endorse or take responsibility for the content or services provided by external websites or organizations.