Top 60 Black Mental Health Influencers in 2025
Black Mental Health Influencers
Here are Top 60 Black Mental Health Influencers to Follow on Instagram in 2025
1. Nedra Glover Tawwab
Bio NYT Bestselling Author | SpeakerTherapist helping you thrive 🌱Boundaries • Relationships #NedraNuggets👇🏾ORDER MY BOOKS 👇🏾 ****@nedratawwab.comInstagram Handle @nedratawwab Instagram Followers 1.9M Type Mega Gender Female Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit
2. Kier Gaines
Bio Husband, #GirlDad, Licensed Therapist, SpeakerPerspective & Personal Growth 📧 ****@kiergaines.comInstagram Handle @kiergaines Instagram Followers 1.4M Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact
3. Dr. Raquel Martin
Bio Licensed Psychologist, Professor, Scientist, Author, & Host @mindyamental Have a mental health question Leave me a voicemail at (215) 650-3962 ****@raquelmartinphd.comInstagram Handle @raquelmartinphd Instagram Followers 671.7K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact
4. Kojo Sarfo
Bio @neurodivergentstruggles Bookings: ****@kojosarfo.comTickets and Info👇Instagram Handle @drkojosarfo Instagram Followers 463.4K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact
5. Minaa B.
Bio ✨Your guide to siblinghood and community care.Therapist | Author of Owning Our Struggles | Host of Mindful With Minaa | Building @imsomaturemedia ****@minaab.comInstagram Handle @minaa_b Instagram Followers 252.5K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact
6. Dr. Mariel Buqué
Bio Licensed PsychologistCEO of the Break the Cycle (BTC™)Bestselling Author of BREAK THE CYCLE 📖🍃 ****@drmarielbuque.comInstagram Handle @dr.marielbuque Instagram Followers 272.3K Type Macro Gender Female buzzsprout.com/1934355 + Follow Get Email Contact
7. Dr. Judith Joseph
Bio 📕High Functioning Book 👩🏽⚕️National Bestselling Author 🔬#1 Happiness Lab🏅Award Winning Expert 👩🏽🏫Chair Women in Med CU🎓Prof NYU not med advice ****@drjudithmd.comInstagram Handle @drjudithjoseph Instagram Followers 346.3K Type Macro Gender Female feeds.buzzsprout.com/2228223 + Follow Get Email Contact
8. Alishia McCullough
Bio Author of RECLAIMING THE BLACK BODY, AVAILABLE NOW 👇🏾LCMHC | Holistic Healer 🧠🧘🏾♀️✨Living Abroad 🇲🇽Co-Founder of #amplifymelanatedvoices ****@blackandembodied.comInstagram Handle @blackandembodied Instagram Followers 197K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact
9. Yasmine Cheyenne
Bio Wellness Coach on @starttoday_ @todayshow Self-Healing + Wellness Expert 2x Author, Speaker, Workshop Leader📧: ****@yasminecheyenne.comInstagram Handle @yasminecheyenne Instagram Followers 179.8K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact
10. Imani Tutt
Bio Founder: @loverootedingod Disciple of Christ ✝️💡I empower women to build healthy relationships & create lasting connectionsSTART HERE ⤵️ ****@imaniintouch.comInstagram Handle @imani.intouch Instagram Followers 124K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact
11. Brittney Cobb-Farmer
Bio Brittney Cobb-Farmer 💫1908💖💚🌱 a relatable therapist offering my insights.👇🏾click below for free resources + more. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @ablackfemaletherapist Instagram Followers 159.2K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact
12. Dr. Jay Barnett
Bio Family Therapist, DHAHost 🎙️Just Heal w/ Dr. Jay @blackeffect YouTube 📺: @justhealdrjay #Author📚 of "Just Heal, Bro"Bookings: ****@bmrpr.comInstagram Handle @kingjaybarnett Instagram Followers 160.4K Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact
13. Dr. Spirit
Bio Mental Health Revolutionary Licensed & PracticingTherapistGlobal Mental Health Leader TV/Radio HostNonprofit Founder @t2scares Global Consultant ****@t2senterprises.comInstagram Handle @talk2spirit Instagram Followers 139K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact
14. Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart
Bio Pre-Order LOVE THE TEEN YOU HAVE 💙 Launching October 28, 2025 🧡 ⤵️ ****@anewdaysa.comInstagram Handle @dr.annlouise.lockhart Instagram Followers 95.9K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
15. Tasha Bailey
Bio Author, speaker + therapist | Big sister therapy vibes🌿 wellness, mental health + self-love🏡 @makehometherapy📍London | ****@realtalktherapist.co.ukInstagram Handle @realtalk.therapist Instagram Followers 82.7K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
16. Ebony Butler
Bio Psychologist (Texas + Atlanta/Georgia)Creator of My Therapy Cards®️Food Relationship StrategistSpeaker | ConsultantTrauma Expert 🔺🐘🔺 ****@drebony.comInstagram Handle @drebonyonline Instagram Followers 66.7K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
17. Dr. Chanda
Bio 🏆Webby Nominated👑Ms.Black D.C.,USA 24✊🏿The Culture’s Psychologist🎓HBCU Grad📧 Email for Booking& Brand Collabs📺Watch me @foxsoul @hulu @Revolt Pod ****@drchanda.orgInstagram Handle @paging.dr.chanda Instagram Followers 65K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
18. Meghan Watson
Bio toronto psychotherapist 🛋️founder @bloom_psychology 🇨🇦 usually somewhere at the intersection of growth, creativity + connection 🦋 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thrive_withmeg Instagram Followers 53.8K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
19. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Bio 🛋 Licensed Psychologist🎤 Host & Founder, @therapyforblackgirls📕 Author of @sisterhoodheals📧 ****@hellodrjoy.com💕💚1908 📍 ATLInstagram Handle @hellodrjoy Instagram Followers 57.8K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
20. Elliott Connie
Bio A psychotherapist’s response to important social topics to ⬆️ mental health. Founder of @thesolutionfocuseduniverse and Host of @familytherapypodcast ****@apbspeakers.comInstagram Handle @elliottspeaks Instagram Followers 66.9K Type Micro Gender Male youtube.com/channel/UCjA1.. + Follow Get Email Contact
21. Dr. Delvena Thomas
Bio 👩🏾⚕️Board Certified Psychiatrist @drtbrainlove @drtbrainlovefoundation @thebrainlovepodcast CBD Medicinal THCLTC - USARMY 🔺🐘 🇬🇦🎙podcaster🏌🏾♀️ ****@drdelvenahelp.comInstagram Handle @drdelvena Instagram Followers 37.5K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
22. Dr.Alfiee
Bio Founder: @aakomaproject & MATTIE Fund 🌱 | MFG 🌏 leader| Mindfulness🧘🏽♀️ | On-air 🎙️ | Tap in for #lovelightscience Ur 🧠-y mental health auntie 😘 ****@dralfiee.comInstagram Handle @dralfiee Instagram Followers 50.6K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
23. Nicola Pierre-Smith
Bio Owner: @melanatedwomenshealthllc As seen in @essence @bustle @huffpost @vice @forgemag @yahoolifestyle @washingtonpost Open To New Clients⬇️ ****@melanatedwomenshealth.comInstagram Handle @melanatedwomenshealth Instagram Followers 26.5K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
24. Arron
Bio Social Worker l CEO| Professor | Speaker | Therapist seen on HBO, 94.7 FM, VH1, Cosmo, Black Enterprise,FoxSOUL,Huff Post, NY1, News12 🇯🇲 🇦🇼 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @theblack_therapist Instagram Followers 27.4K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact
25. James H
Bio Hus/Dad/VetΩΨΦ/💜💛Philanthropy Men to Heal™️Cheesy Dates Board Game©️and @the_healing_hub_rva Tedx SpeakerInternational Speaker ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @men_to_heal Instagram Followers 22.2K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact
26. Dr. Patrice N Douglas
Bio 💚Clinical Psychologist & LMFT 💚Men's Issues & Black Mental Health Expert💚CEO @bbweightroom💚 Creator of DSM-5 For The Culture ****@patricendouglas.comInstagram Handle @thepatricenicole Instagram Followers 22.3K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
27. Dr. Ally
Bio Psychofuturist and tv mental health expert and host @own @hulu @nbc @vh1 @discoveryplus ****@allycinhicks.comInstagram Handle @allycinhicks Instagram Followers 21.7K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
28. Jade E. Mathis
Bio TheResilientJEM💎Believer🙏🏾,Speaker🎤, Attorney, Mental Health Influencer 💚🎥:Essence,PEOPLE,MSNBC, NBC,FOX, TMZ,CNN,E!,TED❌ ****@jadeemathis.comInstagram Handle @jademathisofficial Instagram Followers 21.9K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
29. Yolo Akili
Bio Founder & Executive Director of @_beamorg | Philanthropist | Community Counselor, Coach & Healing Worker. |Yoga RYT 200 | Student of Plant Medicine 🪷 ****@yoloakili.comInstagram Handle @yoloakili Instagram Followers 20.1K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact
30. Dr. Rheeda Walker
Bio The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental HealthAuthorAward winning ProfessorClinical Psychologist ****@rheedawalker.comInstagram Handle @dr.rheedawalker Instagram Followers 21.3K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
31. Dr. Ayanna Abrams
Bio 💚 Making mental health a part of the conversation & helping you improve your relationship with yourself and others✊🏾 Co-Founder, @notsostrong ****@drabramsabh.comInstagram Handle @dr_ayanna_a Instagram Followers 20.2K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
32. Sista Afya
Bio ✊🏾community mental wellness care centering Black women and girls 💁🏾♀️ in Chicago.👇🏾LEARN MORE & GET STARTED HERE ****@sistaafya.comInstagram Handle @sistaafya Instagram Followers 14.7K Type Micro softenthepodcast.buzzsprout.com + Follow Get Email Contact
33. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka
Bio Global expert on Black mental health and hair.I lead @psychohairapy + @maat.psychological.servicesNewest book @laidtothesideInstagram Handle @dr_afiya Instagram Followers 13.4K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
34. Shanti Hollis
Bio ✨I help millennial women with childhood trauma get their life back 🪩In person in Jax & tele-health in FL👇🏾 Schedule a free 15 minute consultation ****@elbowtreeflorida.comInstagram Handle @somethingnewwithshanti Instagram Followers 9.9K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
35. Doug Middleton
Bio |Christ Believer 🙏🏾| |CEO @dreamyogawellness @thedreamathlete| @dreamtheimpossible36| |6 Year NFL Veteran🏈||Yoga + Mental Health|Instagram Handle @36dm_era Instagram Followers 9.1K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact
36. Shivonne Odom
Bio #PerinatalMentalHealth Therapist/PMH-C helping women live their joy. #eggfreezing #ivfwarrior feat: @parents @bet @womenshealthmag 💚💖🇻🇮 ****@akcctherapy.comInstagram Handle @akoma_counseling Instagram Followers 9.5K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
37. Jason Phillips
Bio 🎓Helping High-Achievers Eliminate Self-Doubt!@peaceandprosperitypodcast 🎤Speaker Professor @fayettevillestateuniversity 📸WebMD,Forbes, Oprah Daily ****@pnpcoach.comInstagram Handle @jphillipsmsw Instagram Followers 8.5K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact
38. Brittany Phillips
Bio Trauma Therapist • Consultant • Life Coach • Speaker @phillipspsychotherapyInstagram Handle @brittanyantoinette Instagram Followers 7.8K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
39. Sunny Borden
Bio PsychotherapistEducatorIntegrative WellnessEmotional IntelligenceTrauma RecoveryEMDR/ Gottman/ Hypnosis/ NLP/ReikiNYU Alum💜⏸️on hiatus, brb⏸️ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thepeoplestherapist Instagram Followers 6.9K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
40. Ajita Robinson
Bio 📍 Licensed Grief & Trauma Therapist🎤 TEDx Speaker | Bestselling Author💰 Teaching therapists how to get paid for speaking, consulting & contractsInstagram Handle @dr.ajitarobinson Instagram Followers 7.6K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
41. Tacha Fletcher
Bio Helping Black Millennial women reconnect with their body, overcome unworthiness & find inner confidenceStart your journey to wellness here 👇🏾 ****@wellnesstreecounseling.comInstagram Handle @wellness_therapistnyc Instagram Followers 6.3K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
42. Roxanne Francis
Bio Corporate Consultant • Therapist Coach • Therapy Virtual/InPerson🩵 @janerunsclinics👉🏾 @the_therapistsloungeExpert 👉🏾 @ctvnews @cbcnews 🎤 @fkbmedia ****@francispsychotherapy.comInstagram Handle @francispsychotherapy Instagram Followers 5.9K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
43. Sasha Nicole
Bio 📍DMV #zphib🗣Motherhood|Mental Health|Life|💍🎤 Unveiled w/Sasha Nicole👶🏽 Founder @partumevolution👕 @thefearless_shop📝 GovCon Expert | Blog👇🏽 ****@fearlessnfluence.comInstagram Handle @therealsashanicole Instagram Followers 4.7K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
44. Nicole Lewis
Bio Licensed Therapist | Wellness Coach | Helping Black Women Heal, Set Boundaries, & Thrive 🌸 | Book a Consultation 👇🏾 ****@legacywellnessservices.comInstagram Handle @nicolelewislcsw Instagram Followers 4.5K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
45. Eboni Harris
Bio CEO: @hireoperationale🎙Speaker: Relationships, Wellness, and Business💛🖤Changing the Face of Therapy @melaninandmentalhealth!👇🏽Check me out! ****@eboniharris.comInstagram Handle @eboniharrisma Instagram Followers 4.2K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
46. Lisa Daughtrey
Bio God's 👶🏾|Writer| ITGeek|Lifestyler|🌍Traveler |🎤Speaker|☕ & Cigar 🔥💨❤️| Philanthropist|TV/Radio Contributor Mental Health Advocate 🌟 👇🏾⤵️ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @one_phoenixrising Instagram Followers 3.8K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
47. Lathosha Alexander
Bio Reality TV Therapist, Keynote Speaker, Panelist, Professional Life Coach, CEO of @thehealinglabshevisioned📍FL, GA, TX | Over 25 years of experienceInstagram Handle @healthymindshealthyhearts Instagram Followers 4K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
48. Kabod
Bio 📍LMFT in NY & FL. 🎯Mental Health Trauma Therapist 📚Ph.D. Student🗝️Empower teens to thrive and build a bright future. ****@kabodcounseling.comInstagram Handle @kabodcounseling Instagram Followers 3.6K Type Nano Gender Female podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s.. + Follow Get Email Contact
49. Keisha Reaves
Bio Mom. Maternal Mental Health Expert. Writer. Black Maternal Health Advocate. Self-care connoisseur. 👇🏽Sign up for newsletter👇🏽 ****@keishareaves.comInstagram Handle @pushthrumom Instagram Followers 2.4K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
50. Amanda Long
Bio Founder of @blackwomenincolor & @atruespace_ ✨A safe community for Black women to thrive🖤A Private Practice for and by Black women👉🏾 DM to thrive!✨ ****@atruespace.comInstagram Handle @drlonglistens Instagram Followers 3.8K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
51. Diallo Smith
Bio 🛋️ Marriage and Family Therapist👨🏽🎨 Faith & Mental Health Content🧠Behavioral Health Clinician @amazononemedical 🎙@inthismoment_podcast📍 NCInstagram Handle @diall0smith Instagram Followers 2.3K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact
52. Unique J.
Bio Private Practice Owner | Retreat Facilitator | Vintage Art Seller @the_thrifting_therapist_ | Visual Storyteller📍DMV ****@uniqueperspectivellc.comInstagram Handle @a__unique_perspective_ Instagram Followers 11.3K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact
53. JenJen Mckinney
Bio Author|Speaker|CoachBest Selling Author 📚Mental 🧠 Health Coach & Artist 🎨 @keepcalmbringyourcarryon2 As @culturetravels @travelnoireInstagram Handle @jenjenmckinney_official Instagram Followers 1.1K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
54. Lakeeda Johnson
Bio ✨Inspiring women of color to reimagine self-care and mental healthNCFormer News Reporter/Anchor🙌🏽God’s Girl🐾CAU AlumnaAlpha Pi💕🐸 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @lakeedajohnsontv Instagram Followers 3.5K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
55. Justin S. Hopkins
Bio 🧠 Owner of Hopkins Behavioral Health🛋 Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanalytic Candidate ❤️ Individual & Couples Therapy 🏛 Washington, DC ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @drjshopkins Instagram Followers 4.1K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact
56. Dr. JaNaè
Bio Dr. JaNaé helps Black Founders improve their mentalhealth. Programs & POD 🎤🎧 Features:Money, Cosmopolitan,MTV,Shape,CBS#mindingmyblackbusiness ****@mindingmyblackbusiness.comInstagram Handle @drjanaetaylor Instagram Followers 2.9K Type Nano Gender Female mindingmyblackbusiness.com/p.. + Follow Get Email Contact
57. Dr. Michelle
Bio ✧ We accelerate BlackGirlJoy and healing✧ Through therapy, community and courses✧ Click here to join Black Women ONLY group ****@wasabiwell.comInstagram Handle @wasabiwellness Instagram Followers 2.6K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
58. Victoria R. Glover
Bio I help you move from anxious to secure attachment and walk in confidence in your God-given identity. ❤️🎙Home of the Walking in Victory Podcast ****@victoriouscounselingllc.comInstagram Handle @thevictoriouscounselor Instagram Followers 1.9K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
59. Dr. Racine R. Henry
Bio ✨Couples therapist & Black mental health pioneer 🇯🇲✨Creator of Integrative Culinary Therapy: “Where therapy comes off the couch & into the kitchen” ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @sankofatherapynyc Instagram Followers 2K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
60. Darleshia
Bio I help people heal from trauma, depression,and anxiety by providing transformative therapy in Louisiana, Florida, and Texas. ****@hushmail.comInstagram Handle @sophrosynecounselingsvcs Instagram Followers 1.1K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact
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