When life gives us chocolate and puppies — self-help books seem too crunchy and woo-woo. But when we're faced with a crisis or repressed childhood issues emerge as adults, we might find ourselves trolling the self-help aisle of major bookstores wearing sunglasses and donning a wig.

Depending on what your "issues" are (yeah — everyone has them — get over it!), the following books may help you get your head on straight, or at the very least, light your path towards the realization you need good therapist!