Laraine T. Zappert, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Psychology and Psychiatric Resources for Silicon Valley

As an adjunct to the services Dr. Zappert provides, she occasionally refers books, articles, online resources, and other professionals to clients.

That having been said, these recommendations should not be interpreted to mean Dr. Zappert is in complete agreement with all aspects of the content or opinions of the resources listed below, nor is Dr. Zappert responsible in any way for the content of these resources or the practices of other professionals.

The following isn’t meant to be a comprehensive list. Many additional resources could be listed and Dr. Zappert will continue adding more over the course of time.

The following resources are organized into categories. If you have any questions about any of the following resources, please feel free to contact Dr. Zappert at 650-996-7555 or by e-mail at laraine.zappert@gmail.com.

Addiction Recovery Resources

Anxiety & Panic Attack Disorders Resources

  • Anxiety Disorders Association of America — Non-profit organization that promotes the early diagnosis, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders — https://www.adaa.org

Bipolar Disorder Resources

  • Bipolar Disorders Treatment Information Center — With more than 10,000 references already on file, the center collects and disseminates information about all medications and forms of treatment for bipolar disorder — https://www.miminc.org/aboutbipolarinfoctr.asp

Children & Family Resources

Depression Resources

Divorce Resources

  • DivorceSupport.com — Provides divorce information on family law topics such as: divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and property division — https://www.divorcesupport.com

Domestic Violence Resources

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline — Offers resources and help for victims of domestic violence throughout the U.S. — https://www.ndvh.org/get-help/
  • Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence — Programs and services specifically for victims of domestic violence — https://www.nextdoor.org

Eating Disorders Resources

  • National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders (ANAD) — The oldest eating disorder organization in the nation provides information, education, advocacy, and support for those suffering from a variety of eating disorders — https://www.anad.org
  • National Eating Disorders Association — Access to information, resources, and support for those with eating disorders and their families — https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

General Mental Health Information

  • American Psychological Association Help Center — https://www.apahelpcenter.org
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness — The National Alliance on Mental Illness is dedicated to the support of those with mental illness and their families and their website contains information and support group listings — https://www.nami.org
  • National Institute of Mental Health — The National Institute of Mental Health website provides information, resources, and support for those with mental illness — https://www.nimh.nih.gov
  • SAMHSA’s National Mental Health Information Center — Information and news from the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration — https://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

Grief & Loss Resources

  • AARP Grief & Loss — A collection of resources and information for people of all ages who are grieving — https://www.aarp.org/family/
  • The Compassionate Friends — A national non-profit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings — https://www.compassionatefriends.org
  • Hospice Foundation of America — A non-profit organization that promotes hospice care and works to educate professionals and the families they serve in issues relating to caregiving, terminal illness, loss, and bereavement — https://www.hospicefoundation.org

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Resources

  • Obsessive Compulsive Information Center — A resource for information on obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders such as obsessive compulsive personality disorder, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, and hypochondriasis — https://www.miminc.org/aboutocic.asp

Parenting Resources

Professional Psychotherapy Associations

  • American Psychiatric Association — An organization composed primarily of medical specialists who are qualified, or in the process of becoming qualified, as psychiatrists — https://www.psych.org
  • American Psychological Association — https://www.apa.org
  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists — https://www.camft.org
  • San Mateo County Psychological Association — https://www.smcpa.org

Relationship Resources

  • The Couples Institute — Offers workshops, therapy, and teleseminars to support relationships — https://www.couplesinstitute.com
  • The Gottman Institute — Offers workshops for couples, professional training for therapists, and books, DVDs, and other products on parenting and relationships — https://www.gottman.com
  • Smart Marriages — The Coalition for Marriage, Family, and Couples Education — https://www.smartmarriages.com

San Mateo County — Psychotherapy Resources

San Clara County — Psychotherapy Resources

  • Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists — Provides articles, local workshop and conference information, and a therapist directory — https://www.scv-camft.org

Trauma Resources