Resources
Therapist-approved books to support your mental health journey
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Preparing for Your First Counseling Session
What to expect, what to bring, and how to make the most of your first appointment.
Helpful Articles
Plain-language guides on therapy formats and approaches we use at Roots.
How to Talk to Your Child About Starting Therapy
Simple, calm ways to start the conversation.
Read articleWhen Grief Lasts Longer Than You Expected
Why grief has no set timeline, and what can help.
Read articleHow Long Does Therapy Take?
Session length, frequency, and when to wrap up.
Read articleOnline Therapy vs In-Person Therapy: Which Is Right for You?
How to choose the format that fits your life.
Read articleWhat Is DBT and How Does It Work?
A plain-language look at Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Read articleWhat IFS Therapy Feels Like in Practice
What to expect from Internal Family Systems therapy.
Read articleWhat to Expect at Your First Telehealth Session
What happens on the call, and how to set up.
Read articleWhat Does EMDR Feel Like? A Patient Guide
An honest, plain-language look at an EMDR session.
Read articleSigns It Might Be Time for Couples Counseling
Common signs it may be worth reaching out.
Read articleHow to Find a Therapist in Cedar City
A simple, practical guide to finding the right fit.
Read articleInsurance and Mental Health Therapy in Utah
A plain-language guide to using your benefits.
Read articleTelehealth Therapy from Rural Utah
How online therapy works for small-town Utah.
Read articleWhat Happens in a Court-Ordered Evaluation
What to expect, what to bring, and how confidentiality works.
Read articleHelping a Partner Who Is Hesitant About Counseling
Gentle, practical ways to approach the conversation.
Read articleCommunity resource guides
Free local guides to crisis lines, public services, low-cost counseling and support groups.
Mental Health Resources in Cedar City and Iron County
Crisis lines, public services, low-cost options and support groups for Cedar City and Iron County.
Read the guideMental Health Resources in St. George, Utah
Crisis lines, public services, low-cost options and support groups for St. George and Washington County.
Read the guideMental Health Resources in Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County
Crisis lines, public services, low-cost options and support groups for Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County.
Read the guideMental Health Resources in Provo and Utah County
Crisis lines, public services, low-cost options and support groups for Provo and Utah County.
Read the guideMonthly Mental Health Column
Each month, one of our clinicians shares insights on mental health topics relevant to everyday life — straight from our community newspaper column.
Change Begins With Connection
Darian Hall, AMFT
Darian shares his belief that meaningful change begins with connection and safety in the therapy room, and how he helps clients uncover the strengths already within them.
"The real issue isn't the problem itself; it is the ways we try to cope with it." — Darian
Feeling Safer in the Present
Jordan Rhodes, CMHC
Jordan introduces his DBT and IFS-informed approach and his work with anxiety, depression, and sleep, grounded in the belief that healing means feeling safer in the present.
"Healing is not about erasing the past. It is about feeling safer in the present." — Jordan
Healing Even What Feels Unhealable
Scheri Marrow, CSW
Scheri shares her journey at Roots Counseling, her training in IFS and EMDR, and her belief that healing is possible — even from things that may feel unhealable.
"Help is available, and even more importantly, healing is possible, even from things that may feel unhealable." — Scheri
Whole-Body Wellness and Lasting Change
Chandra Hitz, ACMHC
Chandra shares her collaborative, whole-body approach to therapy — integrating CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Reality Therapy to help adults and couples build meaningful, lasting change.
"Struggling doesn't mean you're failing, it means you're human." — Chandra
Supporting Teens and Families Through Change
Rochelle McLelland, CMHC — Co-Founder & Clinical Director
Rochelle highlights her passion for supporting teenagers and families, her role in Roots' DBT youth group program, and her commitment to mentoring clinicians for stronger, more compassionate care.
"People don't need to be fixed — they need to be understood, supported, and reminded that they're capable of change." — Rochelle
The Roots of DBT and Parts Work
Milton McLelland, CMHC — Founder & Owner
Milton introduces Roots Counseling's DBT-based foundation, the integration of IFS (parts work), and the vision behind this monthly column — supporting mental health in Iron County and beyond.
"Real healing begins when you don't have to do it alone." — Milton
Recommended Books
This section features beginner-friendly, supportive, and therapist-approved reads for those looking to deepen their understanding of mental health, healing, and personal growth. All recommendations are chosen with accessibility, clarity, and relevance in mind.
Anxiety
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook
by Edmund J. Bourne
A practical workbook with step-by-step techniques for managing panic, worry, and phobias.
Unwinding Anxiety
by Judson Brewer
Explores the brain science behind anxiety and provides mindfulness-based tools to break the anxiety habit loop.
Trauma & PTSD
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
A foundational text explaining how trauma impacts the brain and body, with evidence-based healing strategies.
What Happened to You?
by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey
A compassionate conversation-style book on trauma's effects and the power of connection in healing.
Depression
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
by David D. Burns
A classic CBT-based book for managing negative thought patterns and improving mood.
Undoing Depression
by Richard O'Connor
Combines clinical insight with self-help guidance to break the cycle of depression.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Wherever You Go, There You Are
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Offers simple, accessible reflections on living mindfully in everyday life.
Radical Acceptance
by Tara Brach
Blends mindfulness and self-compassion to help release shame, fear, and self-judgment.
Self-Compassion & Identity
Self-Compassion
by Kristin Neff
Introduces the science and practice of self-kindness as a path to emotional resilience.
The Gifts of Imperfection
by Brené Brown
Encourages wholehearted living through courage, connection, and self-acceptance.
DBT / IFS
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook
by McKay, Wood, and Brantley
Easy-to-follow DBT tools for managing emotions, relationships, and distress.
DBT Made Simple
by Sheri Van Dijk
A therapist's guide that simplifies DBT skills with clear explanations and client-friendly strategies.
Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life
by Tom Holmes
An accessible introduction to Internal Family Systems with visual metaphors and real-life examples.
General Self-Improvement
Atomic Habits
by James Clear
A practical and motivating book on building good habits and breaking bad ones.
The Mountain Is You
by Brianna Wiest
A poetic, empowering exploration of self-sabotage and personal transformation.
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