Nicole Poell Psy.D.
Nicole Poell Psy.D.
Psychologist, Therapist, Psychotherapy, Therapy, Therapist in Oakland, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Grief, Loss, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Sexuality, Transitions

Resources

 
 
 

 ACT

The Happiness Trap
The Fly
Acceptance & Action Questionnaire (AAQ) - Test your psychological flexibility
Valued Living Questionnaire (VLQ)
Blog Post about Feelings

Shame

Power of Vulnerability - Brené Brown Ted Talk

self-compassion

Guided meditations and Exercises

Meditations

Leaves on a Stream
Labeling Thoughts
Opening and Calming

mindfulness

The Science behind Mindfulness

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks
ADDITUDE Magazine

Additional Readings/Videos

The Body Keeps The Score - Bessel van der Kolk
Polyvagal Theory - How the nervous system works
On Attachment - Stephanie Rigg
How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love - Logan Ury
The Gifts of Imperfection
- Brené Brown
Daring Greatly - Brené Brown
“Plot Me Genderfluid”
The Ethical Slut
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Dossie Easton
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World  - Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abram
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
ACT with Love - Russ Harris
The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD - Lidia Zylowska, MD
The ADHD Advantage - Dale Archer, MD
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life - Susan David, Ph.D.

Community Resources

East Bay Meditation Center
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Oakland LGBT Center
The Pacific Center for Human Growth
SF LGBT Center
Indevisible
SURJ
Emergency Contacts

Alameda Co. 24-hr Crisis Support Services: 1-800-309-2131
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
SF Suicide Prevention: 415-781-0500