This book does what it says on the tin. It's a really good mental health starter resource, with a focus built on self-management techniques that gives an insight into some easier to manage tips and tricks for managing mental health. Unfortunately, however, there is always going to be the issue that while the book is cheaper than therapy, it is no replacement - and a lot of the information in this book is bookended by 'talk to your therapist' where required. This is, by no means, bad advice - but realistically, this book is not for chronic or complex disorders, but rather for people who can self-manage their mental health.

I do want to call out that the language in this book is really approachable. The information contained is presented in a way that makes it feel less like judgment and more like support and understanding, which is a critical balance that many self help books fail to deliver on. The author doesn't ever make the reader feel inferior, which is a real strength. I would recommend this book to anyone needing a hand up on their mental health, however, it's not for a more complex audience than that.

I love self-help, but this didn't feel particularly like one. When I do read self-help books, my expectations are quite high, and this book didn't meet them. There was not one time where I was like, Wow, OMG, this makes so much sense...
In fact, there were so many things said in this book that I already knew🥲

Can we take a minute to appreciate the cover & title?? (The reason why I requested it)🫶🏼

𝚂𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚎: 𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚒𝚜 𝙼𝚈 𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗. 𝙿𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝚍𝚘𝚗’𝚝 𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚒𝚝 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎 𝚈𝙾𝚄𝚁 𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚝 𝚘𝚛 𝚗𝚘𝚝.🫂

!!𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗘𝗦𝗜 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘇 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄!!

Holy crap!!! 5/5 Stars!!! Thank you, NetGalley, PESI Publishing, and Bridge City Books for granting me my wish on this eARC of This Book is Cheaper Than Therapy by Liz Kelly!

First off...can I PLEASE be friends with this author?! I was hooked from beginning to end and I would highly recommend this book to everyone. Loved the dark humor and how realistic she was throughout the whole book. I have my own therapist that I love and adore and 100% with Liz Kelly about finding the one that clicks with you and (in my case) calling me out on my crap because I need it. I WISH I could've read this book in my twenties after graduation and learned about healthy boundaries. THAT is a huge lesson itself and I encourage everyone that I meet to always work on that if they haven't yet. I love the reminder at this time too because being a mom to children with special needs...my family comes first and I'm not afraid to say no if I'm too exhausted or close to burning out. In addition to loving everything else about this book, I love the list of book suggestions to read on the side - especially "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb.

My favorite part of this book is the Grief section - mainly because that is the current stage of my life right now. After losing my third son at 22 weeks in 2022, everyone is different and the way to grieve is up to the person. I could not have connected more when she talked about grieving over the holiday! AMEN! And also the reminder of being human and that it's okay to feel the way that you do.

I would recommend this book to everyone, especially to those who are in the trial-and-error stage of finding their best-fit therapist.

This book is readable and easily accessible to the average person. I found it helpful and informative. I enjoyed the humorous and down to earth presentation.

Thank you to Bridge City Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This Book is Cheaper Than Therapy is a practical book for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by work, family life, or caregiving. It reminds readers that TV binging, junk food, cigarettes, alcohol, and shopping add to life's stresses but a simple walk outside will give a person time to breath. The key point is finding what brings joy and remembering to take advantage of that. Highly recommended for college students and people who are new to establishing a work/life balance. Also recommended for people of all ages who are stuck in a rut.

Thanks to Netgalley for the Arc.

This books is a good start for anyone who'd like to what a Therapy session might contain. The book covers all the concepts. From different types of griefs to love languages, we see the author talking about various concepts and discussion points. But, is it enough to replace an actual therapy session?. NO. There is even a paragraph in the book, where the author suggests us to try online therapy for quick connect. I'd have appreciated the topics discussed here as collection of articles/blogs. As a book, it feels like it's quite stretched out

Although not a replacement for therapy, this book did have some useful tips for mental health. I liked the easy to read format and liked that it also had a little humour in it.

This is a very good book that helps people to recover themselves from anxiety, depression or any such trauma related things.
It is a very motivational book that helps people who want to improve themselves.
I would like to thank the author and net galley for the arc.

As I delved into "This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy" by Liz Kelly, I was pleasantly surprised by how much it resonated with me. The author, a therapist, brings her expertise straight to the pages of this book, making complex mental health concepts easily understandable and applicable to everyday life.
Kelly's writing style is refreshing and engaging, filled with humour and wit that kept me entertained. I appreciated her no-nonsense approach, leaving out the typical therapy platitudes and offering practical advice on practising authentic self-care, managing overwhelming emotions, and setting boundaries effectively.
One of the book's highlights was the section on quieting and taming your inner critic. As someone who tends to be overly self-critical, Kelly's tips and insights gave me a new perspective on challenging negative self-talk and fostering self-compassion. Kelly's guidance was clear and actionable, making it easier to implement these changes in my life.
Overall, "This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy" is a gem resource for anyone looking to improve their mental health and well-being. It's like having a supportive friend and experienced therapist rolled into one, guiding you through self-discovery and growth.

I really enjoyed this book. It was thoughtful and informative while still being readable. As a therapist, I can 100% see how this book could be a good introduction to the idea of therapy and many of the themes that we work on in office.

As a counselor with over 20 years experience working in the mental health and substance abuse fields- I think this book is a great tool to learn the basics of mental health and relationships. It’s a great overview of common issues most of us struggle with and it provides basic info and tools to help the reader navigate through these issues. This book doesn’t replace working with a therapist directly and shouldn’t replace treatment for significant mental health issues. I received a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Love love love, very helpful in the way I see things and learning about myself, I never read a self help book before so this is my first and I’m happy to say I enjoyed it, I’ll definitely try one again in the future

To be honest, I picked up Liz Kelly's book, This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy, because of the cheeky title and colorful cover. To my delight, this book is filled with useful ideas, tips, and reminders. There are a couple of sections that did not speak to me at this time, but I think the goal of any book like this is for the reader to take what they need in that moment. There are certainly many pieces that I can put into practice right now, and I can imagine myself referring back to this book in the future.

Each chapter ends with optional Action Items for the reader to consider. There are also other books suggested for similar reads. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This book is a very good primer for someone who is unfamiliar with therapy and is reluctant to or unable to see a therapist. People who are further along in their self-help journey may have heard these things before. However, it's a good refresher. Very approachable entry into a sometimes difficult subject.

This book indeed was cheaper than therapy. Thank you to NetGalley and PESI Publishing, Bridge City Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
A great book filled with comedy and insightful ruminations about various struggles that we go through. Kelly provides a wealth of knowledge on how to understand and practically approach different mental health topics. While not a substitute for therapy, it provides a great foundation as well as resources and mental health reinforcements.

I was drawn to this book because of its catchy title, "This Book is Cheaper Than Therapy: A No-nonsense Guide to Improving Your Mental Health." Author Liz Kelly is a professional therapist who wants to help her readers take control of their mental health. Kelly starts by encouraging her readers that taking care of yourself isn't selfish. Instead, it's an act of survival. She negates several common myths about self-care, such as that it's expensive, unnecessary, and time-consuming. Kelly talks through the various types of self-care (mental, emotional, physical, etc.) and then shares practical tips and action items for the reader to complete.

While many books about mental health feel too rigorous and like more of a textbook, this book is full of practical tips and ideas for the reader. I found many of these tips very helpful and easy to complete. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC. I enjoyed reading this book. "This Book is Cheaper Than Therapy" by Liz Kelly was very insightful. I like that she lays things out and gives options on how to deal with different situations. I connected with Chapter 5 "Healthy Boundaries". Its actually helped me in a few situations this week. Although there were some chapters I didn't relate to, I do believe this would be very beneficial to someone that's never gone to a therapy session.

This book takes you through the process of managing yourself, without the office visit. I appreciate the reminders to question your thoughts origins and consider different ways to replace negative thoughts.

This Book is Cheaper Than Therapy is a thought-provoking book offering wise counsel and advice for those contemplating therapy. Although each chapter is chock full of tips, ideas and strategies for coping and getting through the many battles life offers, the author, Liz Kelly, makes it perfectly clear that if none of these offerings work or if you are depressed, anxious, stressed, and feeling defeated, therapy may still be your best option. I respect her for outlining that in the beginning of the book, which helped me keep an open mind throughout reading. Much of Ms. Kelly’s advice was helpful to me for thinking things through, and I hope it will be for you too.

I'm genuinely grateful for the opportunity to delve into "This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy," courtesy of the Publisher and Liz Kelly. Drawn in by its enticing cover and intriguing title, my initial impressions were met with a conversational style and a dash of common-sense wisdom. While the information shared was familiar and lacked the depth I found in Lori Gottlieb's "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone," I appreciated the author's humorous touch, especially in naming her inner critic "Nelson."

The exploration of buying unnecessary items as a coping mechanism resonated with me, as did the emphasis on regular physical exercise. Having drifted from a once-active lifestyle, this book served as a motivational nudge to rekindle my commitment to physical well-being. The discussion on grief and loss, though well-worn territory, provided a timely reminder of the importance of addressing these emotions.

In essence, "This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy" may serve as a beginner's guide, offering valuable insights for those starting their self-help journey. While not groundbreaking, it triggered a positive response in me, motivating a return to healthier habits. Whether it's a must-read depends on individual preferences and experiences, but it certainly has its merits. Thanks to Net Galley, Liz Kelly, and PESI Publishing Bridge City Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.