Below you will find book recommendations about anxiety and related disorders. Thank you to Dr. Martin Antony for compiling this list and allowing its reproduction here.

Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

  • Antony, M.M., & McCabe, R.E. (2004). 10 simple solutions to panic: How to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms, and reclaim your life. New Harbinger Publications
  • Barlow, D.H., & Craske, M.G. (2007). Mastery of your anxiety and panic (4th ed.; workbook). Oxford University Press
  • Craske, M.G., & Barlow, D.H. (2000). Mastery of your anxiety and panic, third edition (MAP 3) (client workbook and client workbook for agoraphobia). Oxford University Press
  • Pollard, C.A., & Zuercher-White, E. (2003). The agoraphobia workbook: A comprehensive program to end your fear of symptom attacks. New Harbinger
  • Wilson, R. (2009). Don’t panic: Taking control of anxiety attacks (3rd ed.). HarperCollins
  • Zuercher-White, E. (1997). An end to panic: Breakthrough techniques for overcoming panic disorder (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
  • Zuercher-White, E. (1999). Overcoming panic disorder and agoraphobia (client manual). New Harbinger Publications

Specific Phobias

  • Antony, M.M., Craske, M.G., & Barlow, D.H. (2006). Mastering your fears and phobias (client workbook) (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press
  • Antony, M.M., & McCabe, R.E. (2005). Overcoming animal and insect phobias: How to conquer fear of dogs, snakes, rodents, bees, spiders, and more. New Harbinger Publications
  • Antony, M.M., & Watling, M. (2006). Overcoming medical phobias: How to conquer fear of blood, needles, doctors, and dentists. New Harbinger Publications
  • Brown, D. (1996). Flying without fear. New Harbinger Publications
  • Carbonell, D. (2017). Fear of flying workbook: Overcome your anticipatory anxiety and develop skills for flying with confidence. Ulysses Press
  • Triffitt, J. (2003). Back in the driver’s seat: Understanding, challenging, and managing fear of driving. Tasmania, Australia: Dr. Jacqui Triffitt (www.backinthedriversseat.com.au)

Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Antony, M.M. (2004). 10 simple solutions to shyness: How to overcome shyness, social anxiety, and fear of public speaking. New Harbinger Publications
  • Antony, M.M., & Swinson, R.P. (2017). The shyness and social anxiety workbook: Proven, step-by-step techniques for overcoming your fear (3rd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
  • Butler, G. (2016). Overcoming social anxiety and shyness: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques (2nd ed.). Little, Brown Book Group
  • Fleming, J.E., & Kocovski, N.L. (2013). The mindfulness and acceptance workbook for social anxiety and shyness: Using acceptance and commitment therapy to free yourself from fear and reclaim your life. New Harbinger Publications
  • Hope, D.A., Heimberg, R.G., Juster, H.R., & Turk, C.L. (2000). Managing social anxiety. Oxford University Press
  • Monarth, H., & Kase, L. (2007). The confident speaker: Beat your nerves and communicate at your best in any situation. McGraw-Hill
  • Soifer, S., Zgourides, G.D., Himle, J., & Pickering, N.L. (2001). Shy bladder syndrome: Your step-by-step guide to overcoming paruresis. New Harbinger Publications
  • Stein, M.B., & Walker, J.R. (2001). Triumph over shyness: Conquering shyness and social anxiety. McGraw Hill

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Abramowitz, J.S. (2021). The family guide to getting over OCD: Reclaim your life and help your loved one. Guilford Press
  • Abramowitz, J.S. (2018). Getting over OCD: A 10-step workbook for taking back your life (2nd ed.). Guilford Press
  • Baer, L. (2012). Getting control: Overcoming your obsessions and compulsions, (3rd ed.). Plume
  • Carmin, C. (2009). Obsessive-compulsive disorder demystified: An essential guide for understanding and living with OCD. Lifelong Books
  • Challacombe, F., Oldfield, V.B., & Salkovskis, P. (2011). Break free from OCD: Overcoming obsessive compulsive disorder with CBT. Vermilion
  • Foa, E.B., & Kozak, M.J. (1997). Mastery of your obsessive compulsive disorder, client workbook. Oxford University Press.
  • Foa, E.B., & Wilson, R. (2001). Stop obsessing! How to overcome your obsessions and compulsions, (Rev. ed.). Bantam Books
  • Grayson, J. (2004). Freedom from obsessive-compulsive disorder: A personalized recovery program for living with uncertainty. Berkley Publishing Group
  • Hershfield, J. (2018). Overcoming harm OCD: Mindfulness and CBT tools for coping with unwanted violent thoughts. New Harbinger Publications
  • Hershfield, J., & Corboy, T. (2020). The mindfulness workbook for OCD: A guide to overcoming obsessions and compulsions using mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
  • Hyman, B.M., & Pedrick, C. (2005). The OCD workbook: Your guide to breaking free from obsessive-compulsive disorder (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
  • Munford, P.R. (2004). Overcoming compulsive checking: Free your mind from OCD. New Harbinger Publications
  • Munford, P.R. (2005). Overcoming compulsive washing: Free your mind from OCD. New Harbinger Publications
  • Penzel, F. (2000). Obsessive-compulsive disorders: A complete guide to getting well and staying well. Oxford
  • Purdon, C., & Clark, D.A. (2005). Overcoming obsessive thoughts: How to gain control of your OCD. New Harbinger Publications
  • Seif, M.N., & Winston, S.M. (2019). Needing to know for sure: A CBT-based guide to overcoming compulsive checking and reassurance seeking. New Harbinger Publications
  • Winston, S.M., & Seif, M.N. (2017). Overcoming unwanted intrusive thoughts: A CBT based guide to getting over frightening obsessive, or disturbing thoughts. New Harbinger Publications
  • Yadin, E., Foa, E.B., & Lichner, T.K. (2012). Treating your OCD with exposure and response (ritual) prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder, workbook (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  • Back, S.E., Foa, E.B., et al. (2014). Concurrent treatment for PTSD and substance use disorders with prolonged exposure (COPE) (patient workbook). Oxford University Press
  • Follette, V.M., & Pistorello, J. (2007). Finding life beyond trauma: Using acceptance and commitment therapy to heal from post-traumatic stress and trauma-related problems. New Harbinger Publications
  • Hickling, E.J., & Blanchard, E.B. (2006). Overcoming the trauma of your motor vehicle accident: A cognitive-behavioral treatment program (workbook). Oxford University Press
  • Matsakis, A. (1996). I can’t get over it: A handbook for trauma survivors, Second Edition. New Harbinger Publications
  • Rothbaum, B.O., Foa, E.B., Hembree, E.A., & Rauch, S.A.M. (2019). Reclaiming your life from a traumatic experience (workbook; 2nd ed.). Oxford University Press
  • Tull, M.T., Gratz, K.L., & Chapman, A.L. (2016). Cognitive-behavioral coping skills workbook for PTSD: Overcome fear and anxiety and reclaim your life. New Harbinger Publications
  • Williams, M.B., & Poijula, S. (2016). The PTSD workbook: Simple, effective techniques for overcoming traumatic stress symptoms (3rd ed). New Harbinger Publications

Anxiety Disorders in Children

  • Alter, R., & Clarke, C. (2016). The anxiety workbook for kids: Take charge of fears & worries using the gift of imagination. New Harbinger Publications
  • Brozovich, R., & Chase, L. (2008). Say goodbye to being shy: A workbook to help kids overcome shyness. Instant Help Books
  • Crist, J.J. (2004). What to do when you’re scared & worried: A guide for kids. Free Spirit
  • Ehrenreich-May, J., Kennedy, S.M., Sherman, J.A., Bennett, S.M., & Barlow, D.H. (2018). Unified protocols for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents (workbook). Oxford University Press
  • Ehrenreich-May, J., Kennedy, S.M., Sherman, J.A., Bilek, E.L., & Barlow, D.H. (2018). Unified protocols for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in children (workbook). Oxford University Press
  • Fitzgibbons, L., & Pedrick, C. (2003). Helping your child with OCD. New Harbinger Publications
  • Hazlett-Stevens, H. (2005). Women who worry too much: How to stop worry & anxiety from running relationships, work, & fun. New Harbinger Publications
  • Khanna, M.S., & Ledley, D.R. (2018). The worry workbook for kids: Helping children to overcome anxiety and the fear of uncertainty. New Harbinger Publications
  • Manassis, K. (1996). Keys to parenting your anxious child. Barons Educational Series
  • McHolm, A.E., Cunningham, C.E., & Vanier, M.K. (2005). Helping your child with selective mutism: Practical steps to overcome a fear of speaking. New Harbinger
  • Piacentini, J., Langley, A., & Roblek, T. (2007). It’s only a false alarm (workbook). Oxford University Press
  • Rapee, R.M., Spence, S.H., Cobham, V., & Wignall, A. (2000). Helping your anxious child: A step-by-step guide for parents. New Harbinger Publications
  • Tompkins, M.A., & Martinez, K. (2010). My anxious mind: A teen’s guide to managing anxiety and panic. Magination Press
  • Wagner, A.P. (2000). Up and down the worry hill. Lighthouse Press
  • Wagner, A.P. (2002). What to do when your child had obsessive-compulsive disorder: Strategies and solutions. Lighthouse Press
  • Wagner, A.P. (2002). Worried no more: Help and hope for anxious children. Lighthouse Press
  • Waltz, M. (2000). Obsessive compulsive disorder: Help for children and adolescents. O’Reilly and Associates

General Anxiety, Stress, Depression, and Related Topics

  • Abramowitz, J.S. (2012). The stress less workbook: Simple strategies to relieve pressure, manage commitments, and minimize conflicts. Guilford Press
  • Antony, M.M., & Swinson, R.P. (1998). When perfect isn’t good enough: Strategies for coping with perfectionism. New Harbinger Publications
  • Asmundson, G.J.G., & Taylor, S. (2005). It’s not all in your head: How worrying about your health could be making you sick – and what you can do about it. Guilford Publications
  • Bieling, P.J., & Antony, M.M. (2003). Ending the depression cycle: A step-by-step guide for preventing relapse. New Harbinger Publications
  • Bourne, E.J. (2020). The anxiety and phobia workbook (7th ed.). New Harbinger Publications
  • Bourne, E.J. (2003). Coping with anxiety: 10 simple ways to relieve anxiety, fear & worry. New Harbinger Publications
  • Burns, D.D. (1999). The feeling good handbook (Rev. ed.). Plume
  • Claiborn, J., & Pedrick, C. (2001). The habit change workbook: How to break bad habits and form good ones. New Harbinger
  • Claiborn, J., & Pedrick, C. (2002). The BDD workbook: Overcome body dysmorphic disorder and end body image obsessions. New Harbinger
  • Clark, D.A., & Beck, A.T. (2012). The anxiety and worry workbook: The cognitive behavioral solution. Guilford Press
  • Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., & McKay, M. (2000). The relaxation and stress reduction workbook, fifth edition. New Harbinger Publications
  • Forsyth, J.P., & Eifert, G.H. (2016). The mindfulness and acceptance workbook for anxiety: A guide to breaking free from anxiety, phobias, and worry using acceptance and commitment therapy (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
  • Goudey, P. (2000). The unofficial guide to beating stress. IDG Books
  • Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C.A. (1995). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think. Guilford Publications
  • Hazlett-Stevens, H. (2005). Women who worry too much: How to stop worry and anxiety from ruining relationships, work, & fun. New Harbinger
  • Hofmann, S.G. (2020). The anxiety skills workbook: Simple CBT and mindfulness strategies for overcoming anxiety, fear, and worry. New Harbinger Publications
  • Johnson, S. (1997). Taking the anxiety out of tests: A step-by-step guide. New Harbinger Publications
  • Keuthen, N.J., Stein, D.J., & Christenson, G.A. (2001). Help for hair pullers: Understanding and coping with trichotillomania. New Harbinger
  • Leahy, R. L. (2005). The worry cure: Seven steps to stop worry from stopping you. Harmony
  • McKay, M., Davis, M, & Fanning, P. (1995). Messages: The communications skills book, second edition. New Harbinger Publications
  • McKay, M., Davis, M., & Fanning, P. (1997). Thoughts and feelings: Taking control of your moods and your life (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications
  • Norton, P.J., & Antony, M.M. (2021). The anti-anxiety program: A workbook of proven strategies to overcome worry, panic, and phobias. Guilford Press
  • Orsillo, S.M., & Roemer, L. (2011). A mindful way through anxiety: Break free from chronic worry and reclaim your life. Guilford Press
  • Orsillo, S.M., & Roemer, L. (2016). Worry less, live more: The mindful way through anxiety workbook. Guilford Press
  • Otto, M.W., & Smits, J.A.J. (2009). Exercise for mood and anxiety disorders (workbook). Oxford University Press
  • Otto, M.W., & Smits, J.A.J. (2011). Exercise for mood and anxiety disorders: Proven strategies for overcoming depression and enhancing well-being. Oxford University Press
  • Penzel, F. (2003). The hair pulling problem: A complete guide to trichotillomania. Oxford University Press
  • Phillips, K.A. (1996). The broken mirror: Understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder. Oxford University Press