About Kimberly Christopher, LCSW

As a psychotherapist, I have long been fascinated by the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, relationships, health, and human flourishing. Over the years, I have found that meaningful growth often happens not only in therapy sessions, but also through the books we read, the ideas we explore, and the perspectives that help us understand ourselves in new ways.

The resources on this page represent a collection of trusted books, researchers, organizations, and educational materials that I frequently recommend to clients and have found valuable throughout my own professional journey. I hope that they provide insight, encouragement, and practical guidance wherever you may find yourself today.

Mental Health Links

Low Fee Therapy Resources in New York City

New York City is home to several exceptional psychotherapy and psychoanalytic training institutes that provide high-quality treatment at significantly reduced fees. Many of these programs are staffed by advanced clinicians in postgraduate training who receive extensive supervision from highly experienced faculty and senior clinicians.

Some excellent resources include:

• National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) Treatment Center — Offers reduced-fee psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and EMDR treatment based on financial circumstances.

• William Alanson White Institute Clinical Services — One of New York's most respected psychoanalytic institutes, providing affordable psychotherapy and psychoanalysis through its long-standing treatment center.

• Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) — Offers psychotherapy on a sliding scale and is widely respected for its psychodynamic, trauma, couples, and LGBTQ+ affirmative treatment programs.

• Open Path Collective — A national directory connecting individuals with therapists who offer reduced-fee services.

• Low Cost Therapy NYC Directory — A curated collection of low-fee clinics, psychoanalytic institutes, and community mental health resources throughout New York City.

Recommended Mental Health Resources

Trauma, EMDR & Nervous System Healing

• The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

• Waking the Tiger — Peter Levine, Ph.D.

• What Happened to You? — Bruce Perry, M.D. & Oprah Winfrey

• No Bad Parts — Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.

• The EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
  https://www.emdria.org

Relationships, Attachment & Connection

• Hold Me Tight — Sue Johnson, Ed.D.

• The State of Affairs — Esther Perel

• Wired for Love — Stan Tatkin, Psy.D.

• Attached — Amir Levine, M.D. & Rachel Heller, M.A.

• The Power of Attachment — Diane Poole Heller, Ph.D.

Anxiety, Panic & OCD

• International OCD Foundation
  https://iocdf.org

• Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
  https://adaa.org

• National Center for PTSD
  https://www.ptsd.va.gov

ADHD & Neurodiversity

• Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
  https://add.org

• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
  https://chadd.org

Substance Use & Recovery

• Alcoholics Anonymous
  https://www.aa.org

• SMART Recovery
  https://smartrecovery.org

• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  https://www.samhsa.gov

• SAMHSA Treatment Locator
  https://findtreatment.gov

Crisis Support

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Call or text 988
  https://988lifeline.org

• Crisis Text Line
  Text HOME to 741741
  https://www.crisistextline.org

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  https://www.thehotline.org

Women's Mental Health & Perimenopause

• Balance Menopause & Hormones (Dr. Louise Newson) — Evidence-based information on perimenopause, menopause, HRT, symptoms, and women's hormone health.

• Lisa Mosconi, PhD — Neuroscientist and director of the Women's Brain Initiative at Weill Cornell Medicine, whose work explores the impact of perimenopause and menopause on brain health, cognition, mood, and Alzheimer's prevention.

• Amy B Killen MD —  longevity physician, regenerative medicine pioneer, and fierce believer that educated women thrive through every phase of life.

• Kelly Casperson — Urologist, sexual wellness, desire, intimacy, hormones, and relationships.

• Menopause Matters — A respected UK resource founded by Heather Currie, offering balanced, evidence-based information about menopause symptoms, treatment options, and hormone therapy.

• International Menopause Society — Global organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and evidence-based care for women during midlife and beyond.

• European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) — European authority on menopause, healthy aging, cardiovascular health, bone health, and hormone therapy research.

• Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women's Mental Health
  https://womensmentalhealth.org

• Postpartum Support International
  https://www.postpartum.net

Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic Resources

• National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP)
  https://nipinst.org

• William Alanson White Institute
  https://wawhite.org

• Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy
  https://icpnyc.org

• American Psychoanalytic Association
  https://apsa.org

Mental Health Information & Education

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  https://www.nimh.nih.gov

• Mental Health America
  https://www.mhanational.org

• American Psychological Association
  https://www.apa.org

• Psychology Today
  https://www.psychologytoday.com

Wellness Resources