Recommended Books

The resources below address themes that often arise in my work with high-achieving women, professionals, and couples — including communication, intimacy, trauma healing, boundaries, and personal growth.

For Couples & Intimate Relationships

• Passionate Marriage — David Schnarch
  A classic in couples therapy, this book explores how emotional maturity and a strong sense of self help couples maintain passion, intimacy, and desire in long-term relationships. It provides practical ideas for navigating conflict while deepening connection.

• Intimacy & Desire: Awaken the Passion in Your Relationship — David Schnarch
  Through case studies of real couples, Schnarch reframes sexual desire problems as a normal part of committed relationships and an opportunity for personal and relational growth.

• How We Love — Milan & Kay Yerkovich
  A powerful guide to understanding how early attachment patterns influence adult relationships and how couples can create healthier connections.

Trauma, Emotional Healing & Self-Understanding

• What Happened to You? — Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey
  This book explores how early experiences shape the brain and influence relationships, stress responses, and emotional well-being, helping readers move from asking “What’s wrong with me?” to “What happened to me?”

• The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk
  A widely respected book explaining how trauma affects both the brain and body, and how healing often involves reconnecting mind and body.

Boundaries, Self-Respect & Emotional Health

• Set Boundaries, Find Peace — Nedra Glover Tawwab
  Written by a licensed therapist, this practical guide teaches readers how to communicate needs, say no without guilt, and develop healthier relationships through clear boundaries.

Healing Relational Trauma (Especially for Women)

• Healing from Hidden Abuse — Shannon Thomas
  A validating and empowering book for women healing from covert emotional or psychological abuse, helping readers rebuild trust in themselves and develop healthier relationships.