Kristy Long, LMFT 163942 · Licensed in California · Telehealth only — California residents only
Resources
Help is always available.
Whether you are in crisis right now or looking for ongoing support, these resources are here for you. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Crisis & Safety
If you need help right now.
These resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not need to be in immediate danger to reach out — support is available for any level of distress.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7. Free, confidential support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Call or Text 988Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Available 24/7, free and confidential.
Text HOME to 741741SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders. 1-800-662-4357.
1-800-662-4357Emergency Services
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Call 911Domestic Violence & Abuse
You deserve to feel safe.
If you are experiencing abuse or violence in a relationship, confidential help is available. You are not alone, and it is not your fault.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Available 24/7 in more than 200 languages. Chat also available at thehotline.org.
thehotline.orgRAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 1-800-656-4673 or use the online chat at rainn.org. Connects survivors with local support services.
rainn.orgloveisrespect — Teen Dating Abuse
Call 1-866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat at loveisrespect.org. Focused on young people experiencing dating abuse.
loveisrespect.orgLGBTQ+ Resources
Affirming support for every identity.
Resources specifically designed for LGBTQ+ individuals, including crisis lines staffed by peers who understand your experience.
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat at thetrevorproject.org.
thetrevorproject.orgTrans Lifeline
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people. US: 877-565-8860. Staffed by trans operators.
translifeline.orgPFLAG
Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their families. Find a local chapter or access online resources.
pflag.orgLGBT National Help Center
Peer-support hotlines, online chat, and local resource listings for LGBTQ+ people of all ages.
lgbthotline.orgVeterans & First Responders
Support for those who serve.
Specialized mental health resources for veterans, active duty service members, first responders, and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. Confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families 24/7.
veteranscrisisline.netGive an Hour
Free mental health care for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Find a provider at giveanhour.org.
giveanhour.orgHeadstrong Project
Free, stigma-free mental health treatment for post-9/11 veterans. No copays, no VA required.
theheadstrongproject.orgGrief & Loss
Grief deserves space and support.
Loss takes many forms. These resources offer community, education, and compassionate guidance for anyone navigating grief.
What's Your Grief
Evidence-based grief education, articles, and community for anyone navigating loss. whatsyourgrief.com.
whatsyourgrief.comGriefShare
Support groups and resources for people grieving the death of a loved one. Find a local or online group.
griefshare.orgThe Dougy Center
Grief support for children, teens, young adults, and families. Resources and peer support groups.
dougy.orgRecommended Reading
Books that support healing.
A curated selection of books on somatic therapy, trauma, attachment, and emotional wellbeing that I find valuable for clients and anyone on a healing path.
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk, MD
A foundational text on how trauma reshapes the body and brain — and the paths toward healing through somatic and body-based approaches.
Waking the Tiger
Peter A. Levine
An introduction to Somatic Experiencing and the body's innate capacity to heal from trauma. Accessible and deeply practical.
In an Unspoken Voice
Peter A. Levine
A deeper exploration of how the body releases trauma and restores goodness through the Somatic Experiencing method.
The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy
Deb Dana
A practical guide to understanding the nervous system and using Polyvagal Theory to support healing and regulation.
Attached
Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
An accessible guide to attachment theory and how your attachment style shapes your relationships — with tools for change.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
Helps readers identify the effects of growing up with emotionally immature parents and reclaim their own emotional identity.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace
Nedra Tawwab
A practical, compassionate guide to establishing healthy boundaries in every area of life.
When the Body Says No
Gabor Mate, MD
Explores the connection between stress, emotional suppression, and physical illness — and the role of the mind-body connection in healing.
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