Free Clinical Resources
Trusted, free resources for clients, families and therapists, organized by topic. Each resource is labeled for clients, for clinicians, or as a tool to use in therapy.
Last verified: November 14, 2026
Crisis and safety
Crisis lines10 resources
Free, confidential help. In an emergency, call 911.
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- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat online, for free and confidential support in a mental health or suicidal crisis, 24 hours a day.
- Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741, or HOLA for help in Spanish, to reach a volunteer crisis counselor, 24 hours a day. WhatsApp is also available.
- Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online for confidential support for veterans and the people who care about them, 24 hours a day.
- The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone at 1-866-488-7386, by text (START to 678-678) or by chat, 24 hours a day.
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- 988 en español
Call 988 and press 2, or text AYUDA to 988, to reach a Spanish-speaking crisis counselor. Chat is also available in Spanish.
- 988 for Deaf and hard of hearing people
Ways to reach 988 by videophone, TTY or relay service, text and chat.
- Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people at (877) 565-8860, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm Pacific; press 2 for Spanish. The line calls emergency services only at the caller's request, and it may report credible threats of violence to others or suspected child abuse.
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free, confidential support related to pregnancy and new parenthood, 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish.
- Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text 1-800-985-5990 for support after a disaster, 24 hours a day. Press 2 for Spanish; interpreters cover more than 100 languages.
- Find A Helpline
Free, confidential helplines and crisis lines in more than 130 countries, including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Support lines5 resources
Information, referrals and someone to talk to when it is not an emergency.
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- NAMI HelpLine
Free emotional support, information and resources at 1-800-950-6264, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 10 pm Eastern, with a Spanish-language line. You can also text NAMI to 62640.
- SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential referrals and information about mental health and substance use treatment at 1-800-662-4357, 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish.
- California Peer-Run Warm Line
Call 855-600-9276 or chat online with a peer counselor. Open to anyone in California; current hours are posted on the site.
- 211
Call 211 to find local help with bills, food, housing, health care and mental health services.
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- Los Angeles County mental health Help Line
Call (800) 854-7771, 24 hours a day, for mental health information and services in Los Angeles County. The county offers services in clients' primary languages, including Mandarin and Cantonese.
Suicide prevention and safety planning6 resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.
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- Stanley-Brown Safety Plan
The official safety plan form, with authorized translations. Adapting the form or building it into an electronic record requires written permission.
- How to cope with thoughts of suicide
Support and practical steps for someone having thoughts of suicide.
- Now Matters Now
Free skills, drawn from DBT, for coping with suicidal thoughts.
- Columbia Protocol (C-SSRS)
Suicide risk screening scale with free training, available in more than 150 language versions, including Mandarin and Cantonese.
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- Risk factors, protective factors and warning signs
What raises and lowers suicide risk, and the warning signs to watch for in someone you care about.
- Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ)
Four-question screening tool for ages 8 and up that takes about 20 seconds, with materials in 23 languages, including Chinese.
Self-harm4 resources
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- Understanding self-injury
An introduction to self-injury and where to find support.
- Cornell Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery
Research-based information and training on self-injury, with resources for teens, parents and schools.
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- Non-suicidal self-injury (video)
A training video on non-suicidal self-injury with Angela Caldwell.
- Self-injury Outreach and Support
Coping guides for people who self-injure, plus guides for families, friends, school staff and health professionals.
Abuse and violence8 resources
Hotlines and safety planning for domestic violence, dating abuse, sexual assault and child abuse.
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- National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat online, 24 hours a day. The site has a Spanish-language version, and Deaf and hard of hearing people can reach The Deaf Hotline by videophone at 855-812-1001.
- Plan for safety
Guidance on making a personal safety plan for people experiencing abuse.
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 800-656-4673, text HOPE to 64673, or chat online, 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish.
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Call (800) 422-4453, text GO to the same number, or chat online about concerns of child abuse. Help is available in Spanish.
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- love is respect
Support for young people about dating abuse and healthy relationships at 866-331-9474, by text (LOVEIS to 22522) or by chat.
- Danger Assessment
Tool for assessing the risk of serious harm in an abusive relationship, available in many languages. Free to use; scoring requires training.
- Futures Without Violence
Resource library and safety cards for professionals who respond to domestic and sexual violence.
- Programs for Asian and Pacific Islander survivors
About 150 U.S. agencies with culturally specific programs for survivors of domestic and sexual violence from Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and North African communities.
Finding a therapist and low-cost care5 resources
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- Sentio Counseling Center
Nonprofit online therapy for California residents ages 18 and up, with sliding-scale fees starting at $15 a session, in English, Spanish and Mandarin.
- Open Path Collective
Reduced-fee therapy, about $40 to $70 a session, after a one-time $65 membership fee.
- FindTreatment.gov
Search for mental health and substance use treatment near you.
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- Inclusive Therapists
Directory of therapists who offer culturally responsive, identity-affirming care.
- Sentio alumni directory
Therapists who trained at Sentio Counseling Center with video-based supervision, outcome monitoring and deliberate practice.
Conditions and concerns
Anxiety and panic10 resources
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- Anxiety disorders
Signs, causes and treatment of anxiety disorders.
- When Panic Attacks
Self-help workbook for panic attacks, in seven modules.
- What? Me Worry!?!
Self-help workbook for worry and rumination, in ten modules.
- Anxiety worksheets and tools
Worksheets and guides for anxiety treatment. Many are free; some features need a paid account.
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- Social anxiety workbook
Self-help workbook and information sheets for social anxiety.
- Helping Health Anxiety
Self-help workbook for worry about health and illness, in nine modules.
- Panic disorder: when fear overwhelms
Free booklet on the signs and treatment of panic disorder.
- Anxiety and Depression Reduction Workbook
Printable self-help workbook from the University of Arkansas counseling center.
- Understanding the stress response
How the body's fight-or-flight response works and ways to calm it.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Information on anxiety and depression, with a directory of therapists.
Depression7 resources
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- Depression
Signs, types and treatment of depression.
- Back from the Bluez
Self-help workbook for depression, in nine modules, with information sheets.
- Depression treatments for adults
The treatments recommended in APA's clinical practice guideline for depression.
- Depression worksheets and tools
Worksheets and guides for depression treatment. Many are free; some features need a paid account.
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- Depression (major depressive disorder)
Symptoms, causes and risk factors for depression.
- Feeling Good
Classic self-help book on cognitive therapy for depression.
- HeadsUpGuys
Information on depression in men, with self-checks, more than 100 recovery stories, free self-guided courses and a therapist directory.
Bipolar disorder5 resources
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- Bipolar disorder
Signs, causes and treatment of bipolar disorder.
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Free peer support groups, in person and online, for people living with depression or bipolar disorder.
- Bipolar disorder information sheets
Information sheets on bipolar disorder, including preventing mania and coping with stressful events.
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- Bipolar disorder
Symptoms, causes and complications of bipolar disorder.
- Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT)
Information and a free online course on IPSRT for bipolar disorder. The course requires registration.
Trauma and PTSD11 resources
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- Understanding PTSD
What PTSD is, common reactions to trauma, and how treatment helps.
- PTSD treatment decision aid
Compare effective PTSD treatments and choose the one that fits you.
- PTSD clinical practice guideline
APA's guideline for PTSD treatment, updated in 2025, with a section for patients and families.
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Resources on child trauma for professionals and families, including free Psychological First Aid training.
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- Post-traumatic stress disorder
Signs, risk factors and treatment of PTSD.
- PTSD Coach and other VA apps
Free self-help apps from the VA, including PTSD Coach, Mindfulness Coach and Insomnia Coach.
- Complex PTSD
How complex PTSD differs from PTSD and how it is treated.
- National Center for PTSD for providers
Free continuing education, including PTSD 101 courses, and a consultation program for providers.
- TF-CBT and CBT+ therapist resources
Handouts and tools for trauma-focused CBT with children and families.
- TF-CBT Web 2.0
Online course in trauma-focused CBT.
- Cognitive processing therapy
The CPT developers' site, with training information and the Getting Unstuck self-help book.
ADHD6 resources
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- ADHD
Signs, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children and adults.
- About ADHD
Overview of ADHD from CHADD, which runs the National Resource Center on ADHD.
- Parents' guide to ADHD
Guide for parents on ADHD symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
- ADHD therapy worksheets
Free ADHD worksheets for therapy or coaching, with no sign-up.
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- ADHD in adults
Signs of adult ADHD and strategies for managing it.
- Mastering Your Adult ADHD: Client Workbook
Workbook for a cognitive-behavioral treatment program for adult ADHD.
Autism11 resources
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- Autism spectrum disorder
Signs, diagnosis and support for autism across the lifespan.
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Resources written by and for autistic people.
- How to talk to your child about being on the autism spectrum
Handout for parents on explaining an autism diagnosis to their child.
- Counseling teens and young adults with an autism diagnosis
Evidence-informed approaches to therapy with autistic teens and young adults.
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- Autism Society
Information, local affiliates and a helpline at 1-800-328-8476.
- How to tell your child about their autism diagnosis
Advice for parents on when and how to talk with a child about an autism diagnosis.
- Ten tips for discussing autism with your child
Short handout of tips for parents.
- Introducing your child to their diagnosis of autism
Guidance for parents on introducing a child to their autism diagnosis.
- Social interactions and relationships for autistic children and teens
How parents can support social skills and friendships.
- Autism in adults
Signs of autism in adults and how adults are diagnosed.
- A teen's guide to autism (video)
Video about autism for teens (2013).
Eating disorders and body image9 resources
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- National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Therapist-staffed helpline at 866-662-1235 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm Eastern), free support groups and treatment referrals.
- ANAD Helpline
Peer helpline at (888) 375-7767 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 9 pm Central), plus free support groups and recovery mentoring.
- F.E.A.S.T.
Support and guides for parents and caregivers of people with eating disorders.
- Appearance concerns
Self-help workbook for people whose concerns about their appearance affect their mood and daily life.
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- Eating disorders
Signs, health effects and treatment of eating disorders.
- Break Free from ED
CBT-based self-help modules for disordered eating.
- Building Body Acceptance
Self-help workbook for body dysmorphic disorder, in seven modules.
- Eating disorders
Symptoms and complications of eating disorders.
- Overcoming Binge Eating
Self-help program for binge eating based on CBT.
Substance use and gambling10 resources
Includes tobacco and vaping.
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- Rethinking Drinking
Tools for looking at your drinking and ways to cut back.
- SMART Recovery
Free recovery groups, and groups for family and friends, led by trained facilitators.
- Al-Anon Family Groups
Support groups for the families and friends of people who drink.
- Treatment and recovery
How substance use disorders are treated and what recovery involves.
- California Problem Gambling Helpline
Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), text support to 53342 or chat online, 24 hours a day, to talk with a master's-level counselor. Help is free in English, Spanish and Chinese, with interpreters for more than 200 other languages.
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- Drug addiction (substance use disorder)
Symptoms, risk factors and complications of substance use disorder.
- Problem gambling help
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET, or chat online, for help with gambling problems.
- Substance use worksheets and tools
Worksheets and guides for substance use treatment. Many are free; some features need a paid account.
- Kick It California
Free coaching to quit smoking, vaping or smokeless tobacco for anyone in California age 13 and older, in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Vietnamese. Call 1-800-300-8086 or use the free app.
- Never Use Alone
If you use drugs alone, call 800-484-3731 and stay on the line. If you stop responding, the operator sends emergency medical services to the address you gave. Calls are confidential, 24 hours a day.
Grief and loss7 resources
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- Coping with grief and loss
Common grief reactions and ways to cope.
- Dougy Center
Free tip sheets for grieving children, teens, young adults and families.
- I've lost someone to suicide
Support for people who have lost someone to suicide.
- Center for Prolonged Grief
Information and training on prolonged grief disorder and its treatment.
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- Grief
Short guide to grief and ways to cope, from the CDC's How Right Now campaign.
- The Compassionate Friends
Support for families after the death of a child.
- Grief worksheets and tools
Worksheets and guides for grief work. Many are free; some features need a paid account.
Sleep4 resources
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- What is insomnia?
Causes, symptoms and treatment of insomnia.
- Sleep information sheets and sleep diary
Information sheets on sleep and a sleep diary.
- Insomnia Coach
Free self-guided app for improving sleep.
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- CBT-i Coach
Free app for use with a provider during cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Anger4 resources
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- Control anger before it controls you
Strategies for understanding and managing anger.
- Anger management treatment manual
Free CBT manual for running anger management groups.
- Anger management participant workbook
Free workbook that goes with the anger management manual.
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- Anger worksheets and tools
Worksheets and guides for anger management. Many are free; some features need a paid account.
Self-esteem, self-compassion and perfectionism8 resources
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- Improving Self-Esteem
Self-help workbook for low self-esteem, in nine modules.
- Self-compassion practices
Guided practices and exercises for building self-compassion.
- The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
Step-by-step workbook based on the Mindful Self-Compassion program.
- Perfectionism
Self-help workbook for unhelpful perfectionism.
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- Self-compassion
Self-help modules for building self-compassion.
- Procrastination
Self-help modules for understanding and reducing procrastination.
- Self-esteem: take steps to feel better about yourself
Practical steps for challenging negative self-talk.
- What is self-esteem?
Signs of healthy and low self-esteem and ways to build it.
Emotions and coping skills7 resources
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- Feelings Wheel
Interactive wheel for naming emotions, based on Geoffrey Roberts' design.
- Grounding techniques
Thirty grounding exercises for distressing thoughts and feelings.
- Tolerating distress
Self-help modules for coping with strong emotions without making things worse.
- Urge surfing guided audio
Free guided practices from Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, developed at the University of Washington, including an urge surfing exercise for riding out an urge without acting on it.
- Doing What Matters in Times of Stress
Illustrated guide to managing stress, with audio exercises, available in 49 languages including Spanish and Chinese.
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- Assertiveness
Self-help modules for expressing your point of view clearly while respecting others.
- Greater Good in Action
Research-based practices for gratitude, kindness, connection and well-being.
Borderline personality disorder3 resources
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- Borderline personality disorder
Signs, causes and treatment of borderline personality disorder.
- BPD Alliance
Education for families, including the free Family Connections program.
- Family Connections
Free program, mostly on Zoom, that teaches skills and offers support to family members of someone with borderline personality disorder traits or severe emotion dysregulation.
Psychosis3 resources
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- Understanding psychosis
Early signs of psychosis and how to get help.
- Hearing Voices Network USA
Peer support groups, including online groups, for people who hear voices.
- Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator
Find early intervention programs for a first episode of psychosis or another recent-onset serious mental illness, by state.
Pregnancy and postpartum5 resources
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- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free, confidential support related to pregnancy and new parenthood, 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish.
- Postpartum Support International
Call or text the HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773, 8 am to 11 pm Eastern, in English or Spanish. PSI also offers free online support groups and a provider directory for pregnancy and postpartum mental health. The HelpLine does not handle emergencies; in a crisis, call 988 or 911.
- Perinatal depression
Signs and treatment of depression during and after pregnancy.
- MotherToBaby
Free, confidential answers about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Call 866-626-6847, text 855-999-3525, chat or email, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm Eastern.
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- MCPAP for Moms
Resources for providers who care for pregnant and postpartum patients, from a Massachusetts consultation program.
Chronic illness and pain5 resources
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- Chronic illness and depression
How chronic illness and depression affect each other, signs of depression and how to get treatment.
- CancerCare
Free counseling and support groups led by oncology social workers for people with cancer, caregivers and the bereaved, plus education and limited financial help. Call 800-813-4673.
- LivePlanBe+
Free self-paced program with 22 modules of tools for living well with chronic pain.
- Retrain Pain
Free resources for people living with chronic pain, based on current pain research, in 23 languages including Spanish and Chinese.
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- CBT for chronic pain therapist manual
VA's 12-session protocol for cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain, with forms and worksheets for therapists and patients.
Psychiatric medications4 resources
Talk with your prescriber before you start, change or stop a medication.
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- Mental health medications
Overview of antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, stimulants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers, with common side effects and warnings.
- Drugs, herbs and supplements
Look up a medication's uses, side effects, precautions and dosing.
- Stopping antidepressants
Why antidepressants should not usually be stopped suddenly, common withdrawal symptoms, and how to plan a gradual taper with your prescriber.
- Medications for substance use disorders
Overview of medications for alcohol and opioid use disorders, including buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, acamprosate and disulfiram.
Relationships and families
Couples7 resources
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- The Four Horsemen
Criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling, and what to do instead.
- What is EFT?
Introduction to emotionally focused therapy for couples, with a directory of EFT therapists.
- Hold Me Tight
Sue Johnson's guide for couples, based on emotionally focused therapy.
- Discernment counseling
Short-term counseling for couples in which one partner is unsure about staying in the relationship.
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- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Research-based guide for couples from John Gottman.
- Forms for couples
Handouts and forms for couples in EFT.
- Relationship worksheets and tools
Worksheets and guides for couples and relationship work. Many are free; some features need a paid account.
Sex and sexuality7 resources
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- AASECT referral directory
Find a certified sex therapist, counselor or educator.
- Come As You Are
The science of women's sexuality and desire (revised edition).
- So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex
A sex therapist's guide to talking openly about sex as a couple.
- Mating in Captivity
Esther Perel on keeping desire alive in long-term relationships.
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- Guide to Getting It On
Detailed, frank sex guide for adults (10th edition).
- Arousal: The Secret Logic of Sexual Fantasies
A psychoanalyst's account of what sexual fantasies reveal.
- Scarleteen
Inclusive sex and relationship education for teens and young adults.
Divorce and co-parenting4 resources
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- Child custody and parenting time
How custody, parenting plans and visitation work in California, and how to get or change a court order.
- Up To Parents
Free online co-parenting course for separated and divorced parents, with a certificate, in English and Spanish.
- Helping your child adjust to divorce
How children react to separation and divorce at different ages, and what parents can do to help.
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- Dealing with divorce
Video and printable activities that help adults talk with young children about divorce and the changes it brings.
Parenting and children6 resources
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- Positive parenting tips
Parenting tips for each age, from infancy through the teen years.
- Effective Child Therapy
Plain-language guide to research-supported therapies for children and teens.
- PCIT International
Information on parent-child interaction therapy for children's behavior problems.
- Child therapy skills for therapists
Free deliberate practice training in child therapy skills.
- Milestone checklists
Checklists of developmental milestones from birth to age 5, in English and 12 other languages, including Spanish and Chinese.
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- Family Media Plan
Build a family plan for screens and media that fits your family's values.
Teens4 resources
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- Teen Line
Teens talk with trained teen listeners. Call (800) 852-8336 from 6 to 10 pm Pacific, or text TEEN to 839863 from 6 to 9 pm Pacific.
- Engaging avoidant teens
Strategies for building rapport with teens who avoid therapy.
- Five out-of-the-box techniques for engaging teens in counseling
Creative techniques for encouraging teenagers to engage in counseling.
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- StopBullying.gov
What bullying and cyberbullying are, warning signs, and what kids, parents and schools can do.
Older adults and caregiving5 resources
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- Eldercare Locator
Call or text 1-800-677-1116 to find local services for older adults and caregivers.
- Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
Call 800-272-3900 at any hour for help with dementia, including support for caregivers, in more than 200 languages.
- Family Caregiver Alliance
Information and support for family caregivers, in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
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- Caregiving
Guides for people caring for older family members.
- Mental health resources for older adults
Flyer of mental health resources for older Californians, in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Tagalog.
Identity and culture
Resources in Chinese 中文10 resources
Support lines, health information and services in Chinese. To see every resource on this page that offers Chinese, choose Chinese 中文 above. 中文心理健康热线、资讯和服务。点击上方的“Chinese 中文”按钮，即可查看本页所有提供中文的资源。
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- MHACC Mental Health Warmline
Call 1-800-881-8502 for emotional support in Mandarin, Cantonese or English, every day from 9 am to 9 pm Pacific. MHACC also offers free support groups and classes for families and peers.
- 988 in other languages
Call 988 and say the language you need, such as Mandarin or Cantonese, to be connected with an interpreter, 24 hours a day. Interpretation covers more than 240 languages and is available for phone calls only.
- Asian therapist directory
Search more than 3,000 Asian therapists in the U.S. and Canada, with filters for Mandarin, Cantonese and other languages, telehealth and sliding-scale fees.
- Emotional Well-Being Guide
Free guide of more than 140 pages on emotional well-being for the Chinese community, in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.
- Mental health information in Chinese
25 leaflets in Simplified Chinese on depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, dementia, CBT, antidepressants and more, including five for children and young people.
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- Mental health fact sheets in Chinese
Fact sheets in Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Spanish and other languages on anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder and getting professional help. Choose a language to see the list.
- Health information in Chinese
Handouts in Simplified Chinese on more than 100 health topics, including depression, dementia, bullying and medicines, most of them bilingual. A Traditional Chinese collection is also available.
- Postpartum depression and anxiety in Chinese
Information in Simplified Chinese about depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth, with a list of common feelings to check. A Traditional Chinese page is also available. The society's phone support serves the Vancouver area.
- Alzheimer's and dementia information in Chinese
Information in Traditional Chinese about dementia, the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's, diagnosis, treatment and caregiving. The 24/7 Helpline is 800-272-3900.
- Asian Smokers' Quitline in Chinese
Free help to quit smoking in Mandarin or Cantonese at 1-800-838-8917, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 9 pm Pacific, with free nicotine patches for eligible callers.
LGBTQ+11 resources
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- The Trevor Project
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people by phone at 1-866-488-7386, by text (START to 678-678) or by chat, 24 hours a day.
- PFLAG
Support and local chapters for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
- A guide to gender identity terms
Plain definitions of gender identity terms, written with GLAAD (2021).
- Guidelines for practice with transgender and gender nonconforming people
APA's practice guidelines for working with transgender and gender nonconforming clients (2015).
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- Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people at (877) 565-8860, Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm Pacific; press 2 for Spanish. The line calls emergency services only at the caller's request, and it may report credible threats of violence to others or suspected child abuse.
- The Genderbread Person
Teaching graphic that separates gender identity, gender expression, sex and attraction.
- Guidelines for practice with sexual minority persons
APA's practice guidelines for working with lesbian, gay and bisexual clients (2021).
- Standards of Care, Version 8
WPATH's standards of care for the health of transgender and gender diverse people.
- ALGBTIC competencies for counseling LGBQIQA individuals
Counseling competencies for work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, intersex and ally individuals.
- ALGBTIC competencies for counseling transgender clients
Counseling competencies for work with transgender clients.
- National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
Directory of queer and trans therapists of color, with other resources for QTBIPOC communities.
Culture, race and social justice12 resources
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- Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies
The MSJCC framework for counseling across cultures and differences in power and privilege (2015).
- Multicultural guidelines
APA's guidelines on context, identity and intersectionality in practice (2017).
- Free multicultural therapy competency training
Free training in multicultural therapy skills.
- Counselling resources for addressing systemic racism
Collected readings and resources on addressing systemic racism in counseling.
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- Deliberate practice in multicultural therapy
Free deliberate practice exercises for multicultural therapy.
- Evidence-based practices with oppressed populations
Article on adapting evidence-based practice for clients from oppressed groups (2018).
- Anti-oppression psychotherapy
Journal article on bringing intersectionality into psychotherapy (2020).
- Developing social justice counseling and advocacy skills
Free sample chapter on social justice counseling and advocacy.
- Asian Mental Health Collective
Community resources and a directory of more than 3,000 Asian therapists.
- Therapy for Black Girls
Directory of culturally responsive therapists for Black women and girls.
- Latinx Therapy
Directory of more than 1,300 Latinx therapists.
- The Steve Fund
Mental health support for young people of color. Text STEVE to 741741 to reach a trained counselor, 24 hours a day.
Immigrants and refugees7 resources
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- Mental health guide for immigrants
Ways to cope with stress about immigration, support family and friends, and find hotlines, therapists and community support.
- Mental health resources for undocumented people
Crisis lines, therapist directories, support groups, toolkits and free or low-cost California clinics for undocumented people.
- UndocuHealth mental health directory
Therapists across the U.S. who offer pro bono or low-cost care to immigrant and undocumented people, searchable by state and language.
- Know your rights cards
Free wallet-size cards that explain the constitutional rights of everyone in the U.S., regardless of immigration status, in 59 languages including Spanish, Chinese and Cantonese.
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- Refugee trauma
How war, persecution and resettlement affect refugee children, with guidance on screening, assessment and treatment.
- Switchboard mental health resources
Free guides, tools and trainings for refugee service providers on trauma-informed care, crisis prevention, substance use and staff wellbeing.
- HealTorture.org
Resources, webinars and a national directory of healing centers for clinicians who work with survivors of torture.
Veterans and military families5 resources
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- Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online for confidential support for veterans and the people who care about them, 24 hours a day.
- VA mental health
How veterans can get mental health care through the VA.
- Make the Connection
Videos of veterans talking about their mental health and recovery.
- Military OneSource
Support for service members and their families at 800-342-9647, 24 hours a day.
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- Cohen Veterans Network
Therapy in person or by video for post-9/11 veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military families, with clinics in Torrance, Oceanside and San Diego.
Therapy approaches
CBT8 resources
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- Introduction to CBT
What cognitive behavioral therapy is and what to expect in treatment.
- Unhelpful thinking styles
Overview of common unhelpful thinking styles, such as catastrophising and black-and-white thinking.
- Mind Over Mood
Widely used CBT workbook for depression, anxiety and other problems (2nd edition).
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond
Standard clinician text on CBT (3rd edition).
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- What is CBT and how does it work?
Plain-language overview of CBT techniques and uses.
- Unhelpful thinking styles handouts
A handout on each unhelpful thinking style, plus a sheet on challenging them.
- Deliberate practice in TEAM CBT
Free deliberate practice training in TEAM CBT, the approach developed by David Burns.
- Deliberate practice in REBT
Free deliberate practice training in rational emotive behavior therapy.
DBT9 resources
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- What is DBT?
Overview of DBT from the training organization founded by Marsha Linehan.
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
How DBT works, what it treats and what sessions involve.
- DBT Self Help
Free DBT skills lessons and diary cards.
- Free DBT toolkit
Original DBT templates, including a diary card, chain analysis, session note, treatment plan and consultation team form, each with a completed example.
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- Deliberate practice in DBT
Free deliberate practice exercises for DBT.
- The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook
Workbook for DBT skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness (2nd edition).
- DEAR MAN skill
Steps for the DEAR MAN skill for asking for what you need.
- ACCEPTS skill
Steps for the ACCEPTS skill for getting through a crisis.
- Radical acceptance
What radical acceptance means and how to practice it.
ACT and mindfulness4 resources
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- Acceptance and commitment therapy
Overview of ACT from the professional association for the approach.
- Free ACT resources
Free worksheets, handouts and other materials from Russ Harris.
- The Happiness Trap
Self-help introduction to ACT (2nd edition).
- Free guided meditations
Free guided meditations in English and Spanish.
EFT and EFCT7 resources
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- Intro to emotionally focused couples therapy
Free introduction to EFCT for therapists.
- Free EFT couples therapy toolkit
Negative cycle map, session note, case conceptualization and treatment plan templates, each with a completed example.
- A guide to early EFT sessions
Practical guide to the first sessions of EFT with couples (2017).
- International Society for Emotion Focused Therapy
Professional society for emotion-focused therapy.
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- Deliberate practice in EFCT
Free deliberate practice exercises for EFCT.
- Emotionally focused therapy with Diane Gehart (video)
Lecture on emotionally focused therapy.
- Emotion-focused therapy deliberate practice
Free deliberate practice training in emotion-focused therapy.
Motivational interviewing5 resources
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- Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
The international network of MI trainers, with information and resources on MI.
- TIP 35: Enhancing motivation for change
Free treatment guide on motivational approaches, including MI and the stages of change.
- Motivational Interviewing (4th edition)
The developers' standard text on MI, fully rewritten in 2023.
- Motivational interviewing deliberate practice
Free deliberate practice training in MI skills.
- Free motivational interviewing toolkit
MI templates with completed examples, including a progress note, treatment plan, worksheets and rulers.
EMDR2 resources
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- About EMDR therapy
What EMDR therapy is and how it works.
- Getting Past Your Past
Self-help techniques from EMDR therapy, by its developer.
IFS and schema therapy8 resources
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- IFS Institute
Introduction to Internal Family Systems from the institute founded by Richard Schwartz.
- Free schema therapy toolkit
Case conceptualization, mode map, flashcard and other templates, each with a completed example.
- Reinventing Your Life
Self-help book on the life patterns described in schema therapy.
- No Bad Parts
Richard Schwartz's introduction to IFS for general readers.
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- Deliberate practice in schema therapy
Free deliberate practice training in schema therapy.
- International Society of Schema Therapy
Professional society for schema therapy.
- Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns
Schema therapy self-help guide (2015).
- Your Coping Skills Aren't Working
Self-help book based on schema therapy (2023).
Psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy5 resources
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- Free psychodynamic therapy toolkit
Case formulation, CMP worksheet, progress note, process note and treatment plan templates, each with a completed example.
- Deliberate practice in psychodynamic psychotherapy
Free deliberate practice training in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
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- Deliberate practice in DEFT
Free deliberate practice training in dynamic emotion focused therapy.
- IPT Institute
Training in interpersonal psychotherapy.
- Deliberate practice in IPT
Free deliberate practice training in interpersonal psychotherapy.
Family systems, narrative and solution-focused therapy5 resources
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- Free family therapy toolkit
Genogram, ecomap, structural map and other family therapy templates, each with a completed example.
- Systemic therapy skills for family therapists
Free training in systemic therapy skills.
- Bowen family systems theory
Introduction to Bowen theory and its eight concepts, including triangles, differentiation of self and emotional cutoff.
- What is narrative therapy?
Introduction to narrative therapy, with a free extract from Alice Morgan's book and links to free articles.
- Solution-focused therapy treatment manual
The association's treatment manual for solution-focused brief therapy, third edition (2025), with the second edition also in Spanish and French.
Therapeutic relationship and deliberate practice11 resources
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- Evidence-based therapy relationships
Research summary on which parts of the therapy relationship predict outcomes.
- What is deliberate practice?
How deliberate practice builds therapy skills, and the research behind it.
- Feedback-informed treatment
How routine outcome monitoring improves therapy.
- Outcome and Session Rating Scales
Brief client feedback measures (ORS and SRS), free for individual clinicians.
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- Free therapist training
Sentio's free deliberate practice trainings across many therapy models.
- Deliberate practice video library
Free videos for practicing empathy, validation and other core skills.
- Facilitative interpersonal skills videos
Free video clips of simulated clients in difficult moments, for practicing your responses.
- Promoting client experiencing
Free lecture and group deliberate practice webinar on promoting client experiencing.
- Person of the therapist training
Free deliberate practice videos and exercises for person-of-the-therapist work.
- Research on deliberate practice
Peer-reviewed studies on deliberate practice in psychotherapy training.
- Learn Psychotherapy podcast
Free podcast for practicing foundational therapy skills.
Clinician toolkit
Screening and assessment13 resources
Free and widely used measures, gathered in one place.
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- PHQ and GAD-7 screeners
Free depression and anxiety screeners, including the PHQ-9 and GAD-7.
- DSM-5-TR online assessment measures
Cross-cutting symptom measures and other assessment tools that go with the DSM-5-TR.
- PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
Public-domain, 20-item PTSD self-report measure that takes 5 to 10 minutes.
- AUDIT
WHO manual for the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (2001).
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- Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS)
Six-question adult ADHD screener, free to use, with translations that include Spanish.
- NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales
Parent and teacher rating scales for ADHD in children ages 6 to 12. The first edition is free.
- Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS)
Clinician-rated OCD severity scale, with instructions.
- Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
Screening questionnaire for bipolar disorder.
- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Ten-item perinatal depression screener in English and 21 other language versions, including Spanish and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
- SCARED (child version)
Child self-report screen for anxiety disorders.
- SCARED (parent version)
Parent-report version of the SCARED anxiety screen.
- Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
Public-domain depression screen for older adults.
- CRAFFT
Substance use screening for ages 12 to 21.
Treatment guidelines and evidence5 resources
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- Psychological treatments
Psychological treatments rated by the strength of their research support, from very strong to insufficient.
- NICE mental health guidelines
UK national guidelines on anxiety, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, self-harm, ADHD, autism, addiction and more.
- VA/DoD clinical practice guidelines
Guidelines for PTSD, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, suicide risk, and first-episode psychosis and schizophrenia.
- California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
Searchable database of programs for children and families, rated for research evidence, with free guides and tools.
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- Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
Treatment Improvement Protocols, toolkits, resource guides and clinical practice guidelines on mental health and substance use.
Worksheets and treatment planning6 resources
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- CCI resources for clinicians
Free CBT information sheets, worksheets and therapist manuals on many topics.
- Therapist Aid
Large library of therapy worksheets, guides and interactive tools. Many are free; some features need a paid account.
- The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner
Goals, objectives and interventions for common presenting problems (6th edition).
- Case formulation and treatment planning
Free webinar with Alexandre Vaz, PhD, on a practical framework for case formulation and treatment planning.
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- CCI therapist manuals
CCI's collection of therapist manuals.
- Mental health resources
ACA's collection of resources for counselors on mental health topics.
Ethics, law and reporting7 resources
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- CAMFT Code of Ethics
Ethical standards for California marriage and family therapists, effective December 6, 2025.
- AAMFT Code of Ethics
The AAMFT code for marriage and family therapists, effective January 1, 2026.
- BBS statutes and regulations
The laws and regulations for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs in California.
- Duty to protect (Civil Code 43.92)
California's law on a therapist's duty when a client communicates a serious threat of physical violence against a reasonably identifiable victim.
- California Mandated Reporter Training
Online training for California mandated reporters, including a four-hour course for mental health professionals and social workers.
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- BBS law and regulation changes
Recent and upcoming changes to the laws that govern BBS licensees.
- Suspected Child Abuse Report form (BCIA 8572)
The required written report form for suspected child abuse, available in eight languages.
Telehealth and online sessions8 resources
Guidelines for online therapy, plus free games for sessions with children and teens.
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- Guidelines for the practice of telepsychology
APA's telehealth practice guidelines (2024).
- Telehealth for behavioral health care
Federal best-practice guide for providing behavioral health care by telehealth.
- Battleship
Two-player game you can share by link, with no accounts needed.
- Multiplayer jigsaw puzzles
Free online jigsaw puzzles to solve together using an invite link.
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- Connect Four
Online Connect Four for two players. A guest account is created automatically.
- Lichess
Free online chess with no ads.
- Four Colors (UNO-style card game)
UNO-style card game for online play. The site shows ads.
- California telehealth rules for therapists
How California's telehealth rules apply to therapists, including the consent and session requirements in 16 CCR 1815.5 and clients who are out of state.
Supervision, training and wellbeing7 resources
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- Professional Quality of Life Measure (ProQOL)
Free self-check for compassion satisfaction, burnout and secondary traumatic stress.
- Free clinical supervision toolkit
Supervision session note, log, goal and evaluation templates.
- California clinical supervision guides
Guides for California supervisors on becoming a supervisor and on BBS forms and rules.
- Professional Development Center
Sentio's training, continuing education and free resources for therapists.
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- Free clinical supervisor training
Free supervisor training for California clinicians who agree to supervise two Sentio Counseling Center trainees.
- Free AI course for mental health professionals
Free four-part course on the safe, ethical use of AI in clinical practice.
- Books by Sentio
Books on deliberate practice by Sentio faculty.
Licensure and career8 resources
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- LMFT applicants
The Board's page for future LMFTs, with AMFT registration, supervised experience, exams, forms and the Handbook for Future LMFTs.
- Road to LMFT licensure in California
Every step, form and deadline from MFT trainee to California LMFT, including practicum, the 90-day rule, AMFT registration, supervision and both exams.
- California therapist rules and deadlines
Rules and deadlines for license renewal, continuing education, mandated reporting and practice compliance, for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and associates.
- Therapist career guides
Free guides, calculators and directories for becoming a therapist in California, covering career fit, credentials, MFT programs, licensure and pay.
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- MFT National Examination
Information about the national MFT exam used for licensure, with an exam roadmap, a candidate handbook and a practice exam.
- CAMFT
California's professional association for MFTs, with resources for pre-licensed therapists, legal and ethics consultation for members, and a job board.
- Marriage and family therapists
National information on what marriage and family therapists do, education and licensing, pay and job outlook.
- Licensure checklist for undocumented therapists
Checklist for undocumented graduates pursuing LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or LEP licensure in California, from supervised hours to exams and the license application.
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