Helpful Products
This page includes some of my most commonly recommended tools, books, and resources to support your mental health and overall well-being. Whether you're looking for a reliable blood pressure monitor for telehealth visits, a book that helps you better understand your symptoms, or an app to help you stay grounded, these are options I trust and suggest often in my practice. Please explore and use what feels helpful to you—and as always, reach out if you have questions.
At Home Medical Tools
Items I recommend for monitoring health during remote care.
Omron Platinum Blood Pressure Monitor
Reliable, accurate, and syncs with mobile apps. A great option for telehealth check-ins.
Greater Goods Blood Pressure Monitor
Affordable, simple, accurate.
Vitafit Digital Body Weight Scale
Reliable and budget-friendly scale to track weight changes if we're monitoring them in treatment.
Boncare Oral Digital Thermometer
Quick, easy-to-use thermometer that's great for home use when checking for illness or med side effects.
💡 Tip:
If you do not have a blood pressure monitor, many pharmacies will take yours if you ask!
Books I Recommend
For understanding mental health, navigating parenting, or building self-awareness.
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts - Karen Kleiman
A supportive, honest guide for new parents struggling with anxiety or intrusive thoughts. Quick, validating, and easy to read.
This Isn't What I Expected - Karen Kleiman & Valerie Raskin
A classic, straightforward resource for postpartum depression and anxiety.
Good Inside - Dr. Becky Kennedy
For parents struggling with guilt or emotional regulation- offers a grounded, compassionate approach to parenting while healing yourself.
More to come...
❤️ Tip:
If something in one of these books hits home, bring it up -- we can talk through it together.
Apps & Digital Tools
Helpful tech for emotional regulation, focus, and mindfulness
Insight Timer
Free, versatile, and packed with thousands of guided meditations, music tracks, and talks for sleep, stress, focus, and more. Great for all ages -- from short bedtime stories for kids to anxiety relief for adults.
Finch: Self Care Pet
A playful, low-pressure app that helps you build self-care habits by caring for a cute little pet. Great for motivation, mood check-ins, and small wins -- especially if you're feeling overwhelmed.
Daylio
A simple, customizable mood and activity tracker that lets you log how you're feeling with just a few taps -- no typing needed. Great for spotting patterns over time, tracking habits, and reflecting on your mental health.
Freedom
Freedom lets you block social media, websites, or even the entire internet across your devices -- perfect for staying focused or taking intentional breaks.
🧠 Tip:
These tools are here to support your brain, not overwhelm it. Pick one that feels like a gentle nudge, not another task.
Disclaimer:
The tools, apps, and books listed on this page are shared for educational and informational purposes only. These recommendations are not medical advice and may not be appropriate for everyone. Please use what feels helpful and speak with your provider if you have questions about what’s right for you. I do not receive compensation for these suggestions—they’re simply resources I often find helpful in practice.