President and Charity Launcher: Stacy Ungricht
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PRESIDENT
Exciting News: Stacy Ungricht Appointed President of The Helping Books®
Stacy Ungricht
President | Strategist | Visionary Leader
📧 SU@TheHelpingBooks.com
We are proud to announce that Stacy Ungricht has officially joined The Helping Books® as President, bringing with her a powerful blend of operational expertise, heartfelt leadership, and an inspiring vision for growth and healing. Her appointment marks a pivotal new chapter for our organization—and for the future of bibliotherapy.
Stacy is a dynamic leader whose background spans charitable development, compliance, quality assurance, employee growth, marketing, and large-scale operations. She has spent years building effective systems that empower teams, increase transparency, and drive lasting impact. With a deep commitment to people-first values and practical innovation, Stacy is known for cultivating clarity, collaboration, and purpose everywhere she leads.
Her leadership is rooted in both strategy and soul, making her a perfect fit for the mission of The Helping Books®. She brings to this role not just experience, but an unshakable belief in the power of storytelling, therapeutic tools, and accessible healing.
As President, Stacy is already making bold strides to expand our reach and deepen our impact.
With Stacy at the helm, The Helping Books® is entering a new era of purpose, progress, and possibility. We are honored to have her leadership as we grow, evolve, and heal—together.
The future is bright with Stacy Ungricht leading the way.
Therapist Lead, LICSW
Exciting News: Diana Robbins Joins The Helping Books® as Head Therapist
Diana Robbins, LCSW
Clinical Therapist | Trauma Specialist | EMDR Practitioner
📧 DR@TheHelpingBooks.com
We are honored to welcome Diana Robbins, LCSW, to The Helping Books® as our Head Therapist and Supervisory Leader—a transformative addition that brings depth, expertise, and heart to our mission of healing through bibliotherapy.
Diana is widely recognized as one of the most compassionate and effective therapists in the field. With a career spanning both public service and private practice, she brings extensive clinical experience working with children, families, veterans, and justice-involved individuals. Her work with the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), alongside her years in trauma-focused therapy, has equipped her with the skills to guide clients through some of life’s most complex and painful challenges.
Rooted in a trauma-informed and holistic framework, Diana’s approach integrates mind, body, and spirit. She is known for creating a safe, empowering space for healing—drawing on evidence-based modalities, including EMDR, while remaining intuitive and deeply client-centered. Her presence is steady, wise, and genuinely transformative.
As the therapeutic lead for The Helping Books®, Diana will oversee clinical development and contribute her insight to our expanding library of bibliotherapeutic workbooks. Her commitment to making mental health support more accessible and meaningful ensures that our publications are not only beautifully crafted—but also clinically sound.
Diana’s leadership will shape the heart of our healing tools for years to come. We are privileged to walk this journey with her.
The Helping Books® is stronger, wiser, and more impactful with Diana Robbins on board.
Art Director
Exciting News: LC Galbraith Joins The Helping Books® Team
LC Galbraith
Artist | Writer | Therapist | Advocate
📧 LC@TheHelpingBooks.com
We are delighted to welcome LC Galbraith to The Helping Books®, where she brings her remarkable blend of artistic talent, therapeutic insight, and heartfelt storytelling to our growing library of bibliotherapeutic workbooks.
A deeply versatile creator, LC has spent over three decades cultivating her craft as a professional artist. Her preferred medium is watercolor, though she also works fluently in oil painting and AI-assisted design, creating work that is both visually compelling and emotionally resonant. Her illustrations go beyond aesthetics—they are crafted with intention to support healing, growth, and connection.
In addition to her artistic accomplishments, LC is a therapist, writer, and lifelong advocate for children and families. Her personal and professional experiences—as a mother to a large family, a foster parent, and a clinical practitioner—inform every page she creates. LC has a unique ability to translate complex emotional experiences into accessible, compassionate tools that help readers of all ages navigate grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Through her work with The Helping Books®, LC serves as a lead contributor to both visual and literary development. Her art and writing are powerful tools of transformation—deeply human, intuitively guided, and clinically grounded.
We are honored to have LC on our team. Her presence not only elevates the heart of what we do but helps fulfill our mission of bringing healing resources to those who need them most.
The Helping Books® is stronger, more soulful, and more impactful with LC Galbraith on board.
Marketing Director
Exciting News: Chelsea Read Joins The Helping Books® Team
Chelsea Read
Marketing Lead | Brand Builder | Resilient Storyteller
📧 CR@TheHelpingBooks.com
We are delighted to welcome Chelsea Read to The Helping Books® as our Marketing Lead, where she brings not only a wealth of professional experience—but also a powerful personal story of resilience, empathy, and unwavering strength.
Chelsea is a woman who has walked through fire and emerged with wisdom, grit, and a deep calling to help others find their voice. Her journey has shaped her into a grounded, courageous, and compassionate leader—qualities that now drive her work in amplifying our mission through strategic marketing, storytelling, and outreach.
Professionally, Chelsea is a skilled marketer with a background in brand development, content strategy, and community engagement. She has a sharp eye for design, a gift for authentic messaging, and a heart that beats for connection and impact. Her work is guided by purpose: every campaign she creates is infused with meaning, clarity, and soul.
But what sets Chelsea apart is more than just her expertise—it’s her lived experience. She knows firsthand the power of healing, the importance of safe spaces, and the courage it takes to grow through what you go through. That strength radiates in everything she touches.
As Marketing Lead at The Helping Books®, Chelsea will guide all facets of brand strategy and communications. She is instrumental in shaping how our message reaches families, therapists, and organizations across the country—making sure our books don’t just exist, but truly matter.
Chelsea’s ability to blend professionalism with deep empathy makes her a vital force on our team. She reminds us that healing isn’t just possible—it’s powerful, and it’s meant to be shared.
With Chelsea Read on board, The Helping Books® is more grounded, more vibrant, and insured to be sucessfull.
We are currently looking for:
MSW Interns
Grant Writers
Grant Writers
Now Accepting MSW Interns!
Help Build Transformative Bibliotherapeutic Tools for Healing & Empowerment
Are you a Master of Social Work (MSW) student passionate about storytelling, mental health, and making a real impact? We’re currently seeking MSW interns to join our growing team at The Helping Books®—a collection of beautifully illustra
Now Accepting MSW Interns!
Help Build Transformative Bibliotherapeutic Tools for Healing & Empowerment
Are you a Master of Social Work (MSW) student passionate about storytelling, mental health, and making a real impact? We’re currently seeking MSW interns to join our growing team at The Helping Books®—a collection of beautifully illustrated, therapeutic books designed to support individuals and families through life’s most challenging moments.
As an intern, you’ll collaborate with a team of therapists, writers, and creatives to:
✨ Contribute to the development of healing, age-appropriate bibliotherapeutic content
✨ Offer trauma-informed insight into topics such as grief, anxiety, foster care, identity, and more
✨ Help shape resources that bring comfort, clarity, and emotional support to readers of all ages
✨ Gain experience in writing, program development, and community-focused mental health tools
This is a unique opportunity to merge clinical practice with creative therapeutic work—while contributing to a mission-driven organization devoted to empathy, empowerment, and healing.
📍 Remote & flexible
🕒 Internship credit available
🎯 Ideal for MSW students with interests in mental health, expressive therapy, trauma, or youth services
🔒 Important Eligibility Requirements:
- Interns must be enrolled in an accredited MSW program
- All internship placements must be approved and overseen by your university field education department or supervisor
- Only students from CSWE-accredited programs will be considered
Ready to help us build the books that help people heal?
📩 Apply or learn more: StacyU@TheHelpingBooks.com
Grant Writers
Grant Writers
Grant Writers
Help Us Expand the Reach of Therapeutic Storytelling
Do you have a passion for storytelling, healing, and securing resources for meaningful work? The Helping Books® is currently seeking experienced Grant Writers to join our mission of bringing comfort, clarity, and emotional support to children, families, and communities through bibliother
Help Us Expand the Reach of Therapeutic Storytelling
Do you have a passion for storytelling, healing, and securing resources for meaningful work? The Helping Books® is currently seeking experienced Grant Writers to join our mission of bringing comfort, clarity, and emotional support to children, families, and communities through bibliotherapy.
As a grant writer, you’ll play a key role in helping us grow our impact and expand access to our beautifully illustrated therapeutic books—designed to guide readers through grief, anxiety, trauma, identity, foster care, and more.
We’re looking for individuals who are:
✨ Skilled at writing compelling, values-driven grant proposals
✨ Passionate about mental health, literacy, and trauma-informed care
✨ Comfortable collaborating with a small, visionary team
✨ Motivated to help build something deeply meaningful from the ground up
🎯 Responsibilities Include:
- Researching, identifying, and prioritizing funding opportunities
- Writing and submitting well-crafted proposals, LOIs, and reports
- Collaborating with leadership to shape funding narratives
- Assisting in the development of budgets and outcome measurements
📍 Remote | 💼 Contract or part-time | 💡 Mission-driven team | 📚 Flexible hours
🌟 This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on a growing organization that believes in the power of stories to heal, connect, and empower.
📩 Ready to help us fund the books that help people heal?
Marketeers
Grant Writers
Marketeers
Bring Healing Stories to the World Through Strategic Storytelling
The Helping Books® is looking for a visionary, hands-on Marketing Manager to help lead and grow our brand as we expand our collection of therapeutic books designed to support children, families, and communities through life’s most difficult moments.
This is more than just a
Bring Healing Stories to the World Through Strategic Storytelling
The Helping Books® is looking for a visionary, hands-on Marketing Manager to help lead and grow our brand as we expand our collection of therapeutic books designed to support children, families, and communities through life’s most difficult moments.
This is more than just a marketing job—it’s a chance to help share stories that heal, educate, and empower. You'll be instrumental in helping us reach new audiences, secure funding, and build a recognizable brand grounded in compassion, equity, and emotional well-being.
🎯 In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement brand and content strategy across social, web, email, and print
- Manage campaigns for book launches, fundraising, and awareness initiatives
- Create meaningful storytelling that reflects our mission and amplifies our impact
- Collaborate with designers, writers, therapists, and leadership to bring our vision to life
- Analyze engagement and growth metrics to improve outreach and reach key goals
- Oversee community engagement, partnerships, and digital presence
✨ We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about mental health, education, and trauma-informed care
- Skilled in strategic communication, storytelling, and creative branding
- Experienced in nonprofit or mission-based marketing (preferred)
- Organized, collaborative, and driven to make a difference
- Familiar with digital tools (social platforms, email marketing, Canva, analytics, etc.)
📍 Remote | 💼 Part-time or Contract | 🌱 Room for Growth | 💡 Purpose-driven work
This is a rare opportunity to shape the voice of a brand with heart, purpose, and real-world impact.
📩 Ready to help us share the stories that help people heal?