I have a better idea.

Get this book series.

https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Magic-Vol-Language-Therapy/...

One of the best reads I've ever done, and for the saavy mathematician/programmer who has a knack for deconstructing mental constructs via linguistic analysis, it'll equip you to be able to do better at handling your own woes, or at least being able to keep tabs on someone you decide you trust enough to allow them to engage in some neuro-linguistic programming.

YMMV.

Therapists have their uses. But to get the most out of them, you have to spreckin' the lingo. Then again, if you already can, you're more than half way there.

Kinda reminds me of the exercises in this very strange book

https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Magic-Vol-Language-Therapy/...

I have found a lot of books on the subject but most rightly titled books seemed to have only tips and tricks. Some are really good but don't really hit the sweet spot for me.

This book is good but and example of what I am talking about. http://www.amazon.com/Accelerated-Learning-21st-Century-Mast...

But the ones I have had the most success with are the Neuro Linguistic Programming books by John Grinder and Richard Bandler.

http://www.amazon.com/Structure-Magic-Vol-Language-Therapy/d... http://www.amazon.com/Frogs-into-Princes-Linguistic-Programm... http://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Hypnotic-Techniques-Milton-Er... http://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Guide-Sub-Modalities/dp/09169... http://www.amazon.com/Turtles-All-Way-Down-Prerequisites/dp/...

Also this is great for learning how to digest technical and college books.

http://www.amazon.com/What-Smart-Students-Know-Learning/dp/0...

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The Man-Month is enough! =)

Btw, there is another 33 years old book which is still worth reading - http://www.amazon.com/Structure-Magic-About-Language-Therapy...