The self-help books listed below are written by ADAA member professionals.
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours: A Personal and Clinical Perspective
by Scott M. Granet, LCSW , Toplight Books, 2021
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents
by Eli Lebowitz, PhD, Oxford University Press, 2021
Daring to Challenge OCD: Overcome Your Fear of Treatment and Take Control of Your Life Using Exposure and Response Prevention
by Joan Davidson, PhD and Jeff Bell, New Harbinger Press, 2014
Is Fred in the Refrigerator? Taming OCD and Reclaiming My Life
by Shala Nicely, LPC, 2018
Living Beyond OCD Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Workbook for Adults
by Patricia E. Zurita Ona, PsyD, Amazon, 2020
Needing to Know for Sure: A CBT-Based Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking
by Sally Winston, PsyD and Martin Seif, PhD, New Harbinger Press, 2019
OCD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Related Depression: The Definitive Survival and Recovery Approach (Pulling the Trigger)
by Adam Shaw and Lauren Callaghan, Trigger Press Ltd, 2016
Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding: Why You Save and How You Can Stop
by Fugen Neziroglu, José Yaryura-Tobias, and Jerome Bubnick, New Harbinger, 2010
Overcoming Depersonalization Disorder: A Mindfulness and Acceptance Guide to Conquering Feelings of Numbness and Unreality
by Fugen Neziroglu and Katharine Donnelly, New Harbinger, 2010
Overcoming Harm OCD: Mindfulness and CBT Tools for Coping with Unwanted Violent Thoughts
by Jon Hershfield, MFT, New Harbinger, 2018
Overcoming Mental Compulsions: A CBT Workbook
by Gerald Tarlow, PhD, Independently Published, 2021
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts
by Sally M. Winston, PsyD and Martin N. Seif, Phd, New Harbinger Publications, 2017Selected in March 2019 as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation - an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties.
- Available in Spanish version, "Guía para superar los pensamientos atemorizantes, obsesivos o inquietantes."
Parenting Kids With OCD: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child With OCD
by Bonnie Zucker, Prufrock Press, 2017
Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions (Revised Edition)
by Edna Foa and Reid Wilson, Bantam Books, 2001
Take Control of OCD: The Ultimate Guide for Kids With OCD
by Bonnie Zucker, Prufrock Press, 2010
The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD: Unhook Yourself and Live Life to the Full
by Patrcia Zurita Ono, PsyD, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019![](http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=1641520175&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL110_&tag=adaa06-20" )
The Complete OCD Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Free Yourself from Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors
by Scott M. Granet, LCSW , Althea Press, 2018![](http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=1684035635&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL110_&tag=adaa06-20" )
The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
by Jon Hershfield, MFT and John Corboy, MFT, New Harbinger Publications - 2nd Edition, 2020
The OCD Answer Book: Professional Answers to More Than 250 Top Questions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
by Patrick McGrath, Sourcebooks, 2008
The OCD Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and CBT Skills to Help You Overcome Unwanted Thoughts and Compulsions
by Jon Hershfield, MFT, Instant Help, 2021
The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD: Lean Into Your Fear, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Focus on Recovery
by Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT and Jon Hershfield MFT, New Harbinger Publications, 2021Trichotillomania: Habit Reversal Training, Hypnosis-Guided Imagery Session
by Donald Dufford, Anxiety Treatment Services, 2011
