Here are some recommended resources for help with common issues related to psychotherapy.
Adolescent and family treatment
Addiction support groups (12-step*)
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous
Addiction information
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
National Institute of Mental Health
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Adolescent Treatment: Insight Treatment Program (818) 501-3512, Sherman Oaks
Treatment for codependent addiction, substance abuse
Eating disorder referrals and treatment
ANRED: Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
National Eating Disorder Association
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Treatment centers
Mental health support
SAMHSA national help line:800-662-4357
Anger management
Anger Management 818: Anita Avedian, MFT, president.
Sexual assault
RAINN’s national sexual violence hotline
Suicide prevention and help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 anywhere in U.S. or text TALK to 741741
Help for teens
Youthline: Teen-to-teen crisis support and help line. (877) 968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863
Publications and education
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Anxiety (NIMH)
Bipolar disorder (NIMH)
Depression (NIMH)
PTSD (NIMH)
Sexual addiction and behavior
COSA (compulsive sexual behavior)
S-Anon (for friends and family)
Treatment assistance and referrals
Addiction Treatment Search: (800) 559-9503
Treatment Coordination and Advocacy: (888) 301-9425