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Practical Advice for Finding the Right Therapist
Winner of the 2019 Best Book Awards!
Do I Need a Therapist? is an award winner in the category of Health: Psychology/Mental Health for the Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.
Finding the right mental health professional can be overwhelming. There are different credentials, approaches, costs, and treatment options. Once you're in the counseling room, you may still wonder, Is this what it's supposed to be like?
Do I Need a Therapist? is a straightforward guide to help you understand the mental health system and make informed decisions about care for yourself or your family.
Written in everyday language by a professional counselor, this book pulls back the curtain on therapy and explains what you need to know before getting started.
Whether you're dealing with grief, stress, depression, relationship concerns, questions about your child's behavior, or simply wondering if counseling is right for you, you'll learn:
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How to find the right professional for your needs
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What different credentials and treatment approaches mean
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What to expect in a counseling session
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How diagnosis, medication, and talk therapy differ
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How insurance and cost can affect your options
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What questions to ask before getting started
You don't need to become an expert in mental health. You just need to know what questions to ask.
Praise for Do I Need a Therapist?
“Finally! A critical missing link in the healing journey has been restored!”
Jonathan Ellerby Ph.D., Bestselling author of Inspiration Deficit Disorder
"Jenny brings great wisdom and caring to her new book. It's like talking with a trusted friend."
Chip McAuley, Ph.D., Consciousness Theorist
“Therapy is not for everyone, but if you are seeking help, this book should be your first stop as it provides an excellent view into the counseling field.”
Dr. Scott A. Myers, Higher Education Professional
Start reading Do I Need a Therapist? today.
Stress Management Tools for Kids with Big Emotions
Winner of the 2025 Best Book Awards!
Returning to Orbit: Leo Finds His Way Through Childhood Stress is an award winner in the category of Children's Education for the Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.
When big feelings take over, kids need more than a request to “calm down.” They need a way back.
When a child is overwhelmed by anger, worry, sadness, loneliness, or stress and doesn’t have the words to explain what’s happening, their behavior intensifies.
Returning to Orbit gives children and the adults who care for them a simple way to understand big emotions and begin finding their way back to calm.
Meet Leo, a nine-year-old who is carrying more than he knows how to handle. Family tension, loneliness, and overwhelming feelings have him drifting far from his usual self. With his loyal dog, Jupiter, by his side and the support of a child therapist, Leo begins to understand his stress, recognize when he’s getting overwhelmed, and discovers that asking for help is a strength.
Through an engaging story that uses outer-space imagery, children can begin to see stress differently, and adults gain language for conversations that can otherwise feel difficult to start.
Inside this book, families, teachers, and therapists will find:
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A story that helps children feel less alone in their big emotions
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A simple, relatable way to talk about stress and coping
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A reassuring message: You are not broken, and asking for help is okay.
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A parent resource with additional ideas for talking about stress and finding a child therapist
For children ages 5 and up, with a reading level suited to ages 9–12.
If a child in your life is having a hard time with big feelings, Returning to Orbit offers an easy place to begin the conversation.
Praise for Returning to Orbit:
"As a mom of three, I sometimes forget to see things from my kids' perspectives. This book helped me do just that - remember how "adulting" can impact my kids and how they can internalize emotions. Grateful to have this book to help me pause." Suzana Diaz Rosencrans, MBA
"As a dad who wants to fix things, this book helped me to have more empathy and understand the pain of the child. No dads are professional dads; we are all doing the best we can." Drew Whitis, Amateur Dad
Add Returning to Orbit to your bookshelf, thank you for being a supportive helper!