The Therapeutic Bookstore

Welcome to Dr. DeAvila’s Therapeutic Bookstore! Here you will find book recommendations that may aid individuals struggling with the topics of relationships, depression, anxiety, self-worth, etc.

* Please feel free to utilize the affiliate links. With every purchase, I will receive a small commission for my recommendations, allowing me to continue growing this page! I appreciate your support! 

** THIS IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR WORKING WITH A TRAINED THERAPIST**



ANXIETY

Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Steven Hayes

https://amzn.to/3MoDgZx


BOUNDARIES

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

https://amzn.to/3zCjNgc

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab

https://amzn.to/3ZO1QpH


BUSINESS/LEADERSHIP

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown

https://amzn.to/43lE3jP


FAMILY

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

https://amzn.to/3ZKTU8K

Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab

https://amzn.to/43f0SWa


FRIENDSHIP

How to Break Up with Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships by Erin Falconer

https://amzn.to/3GnZtmz


GRIEF

Healing the Adult Child’s Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas After Your Parent Dies by Alan Wolfelt

https://amzn.to/3mmrqnT


INSPIRATIONAL/FINDING YOURSELF

Bamboozled By Jesus: How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams by Yvonne Orji

https://amzn.to/3UgJvQO

Crazy Faith: It’s Only Crazy Until It Happens by Michael Todd

https://amzn.to/3UkNQTk

More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth by Ava Duvernay

https://amzn.to/3KGhdMD

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

https://amzn.to/4159YDc

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz

https://amzn.to/3MIfgRb

Will by Will Smith

https://amzn.to/3mfu52M

Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

https://amzn.to/3Kn1LDK


JOURNALING/SELF-CARE WORKBOOKS

Burn After Writing (Pink) by Sharon Jones

https://amzn.to/3Gkfaes

Exhale: A Self Care Coloring Book by Latoya Nicole

https://amzn.to/3WvZlZd


ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find – And Keep – Love by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

https://amzn.to/3UuqM4F

Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself the Power to Change the Way You Love by Pia Mellody

https://amzn.to/3GoEPT8

It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken: The Smart Girl’s Break-Up Buddy by Greg Behrendt & Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt

https://amzn.to/3MkiGJG

Relationship Goals by Michael Todd

https://amzn.to/3Gphot6


SELF-ESTEEM/BODY/VULNERABILITY

embody: Learning to Love Your Unique Body (and quiet that critical voice!) by Connie Sobczak

https://amzn.to/3UiHyDA

The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of Self-Criticism, Build Self-Esteem, and Find Balance by Sharon Martin

https://amzn.to/3KENzao

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown

https://amzn.to/43ccj0S

You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience by Tarana Burke & Brené Brown

https://amzn.to/413QShn