Top 70 Black Mental Health Influencers in 2026

1. Nedra Glover Tawwab

Bio I help people set boundaries to have better relationships. NYT Bestselling Author, Set Boundaries, Find Peace Join 152k+ on Substack #NedraNuggets *****@nedratawwab.com Instagram Handle @nedratawwab + Follow Instagram Followers 1.8M Type Mega Gender Female Get Email Contact Request 566 Black Mental Health Instagram Influencers with email contacts in a spreadsheet or csv file. Email us at [email protected] Copy emailEmail us

2. Kier Gaines

Bio Helping people heal honestly!🎙️Host of @learnedthehardwaypod 📕 Preorder “It All Starts When You Do”↓ Link↓🫱🏿‍🫲🏾Collab: *****@kiergaines.com Instagram Handle @kiergaines + Follow Instagram Followers 1.6M Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Mega Gender Male Get Email Contact

3. Dr. Raquel Martin

Bio Licensed Psychologist, Professor, Scientist, Author, & Host @mindyamental *****@raquelmartinphd.com Instagram Handle @raquelmartinphd + Follow Instagram Followers 906.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +5% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

4. Kojo Sarfo

Bio podcast @neurodivergentstruggles Bookings: *****@kojosarfo.comTickets and Info👇 Instagram Handle @drkojosarfo + Follow Instagram Followers 826.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +21% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

5. Dr. Judith Joseph

Bio 📕National Bestselling Book📲750K on TT👩🏽‍⚕️Audible Top 10 Book🔬#1 Happiness Lab🏅Award Winning 👩🏽‍🏫Chair Women in Med CU🎓Prof NYU not med advice *****@drjudithmd.com Instagram Handle @drjudithjoseph + Follow Instagram Followers 385.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

6. Dr. Mariel Buqué

Bio Licensed PsychologistCEO of Break the Cycle (BTC™)Bestselling Author of BREAK THE CYCLE 📖🍃 *****@drmarielbuque.com Instagram Handle @dr.marielbuque + Follow Instagram Followers 286.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

7. Minaa B.

Bio Therapist specializing in sibling relationshipsAuthor & Creator of The Siblinghood Theory Every Tues: 🎙️ @thisfeelsfamiliarpod | 📩 Newsletter ↓ *****@minaab.com Instagram Handle @minaa_b + Follow Instagram Followers 246.8K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

8. Dr. Jay Barnett

Bio Family Therapist, DHAHost 🎙️Just Heal w/ Dr. Jay @justhealdrjay Founder @justhealexperience #Author📚 of "Just Heal, Bro”Book: *****@jay-barnett.com Instagram Handle @kingjaybarnett + Follow Instagram Followers 218.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +16% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

9. Alishia McCullough

Bio Helping Black women come home to their bodies🖤LCMHC | Healer | Author📖 Reclaiming the Black Body🌿 Healing + Relocation CoachingLiving free 🇲🇽 *****@blackandembodied.com Instagram Handle @blackandembodied + Follow Instagram Followers 192.6K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

10. Elliott Connie

Bio Doing all I can to inspire everyone. Founder of @thesolutionfocuseduniverse and Host of @theelliottconnieshow and the @familytherapypodcast *****@apbspeakers.com Instagram Handle @elliottspeaks + Follow Instagram Followers 190.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +11% Type Macro Gender Male Get Email Contact

11. Yasmine Cheyenne

Bio Guiding Your Comeback EraWellness Coach @todayshow 3x Author|Speaker|Workshops| Rep: CAANEW BOOK + TOUR: The Comeback Era 👇🏾 *****@yasminecheyenne.com Instagram Handle @yasminecheyenne + Follow Instagram Followers 177.1K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

12. Brittney Cobb-Farmer

Bio Brittney Cobb-Farmer 💫1908💖💚🌱 a relatable therapist offering my insights.👇🏾click below for free resources + more.Merch coming soon 🔥 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @ablackfemaletherapist + Follow Instagram Followers 157.3K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

13. Dr. Spirit

Bio Mental Health Revolutionary Licensed & PracticingTherapistGlobal Mental Health Leader TV/Radio HostNonprofit Founder @t2scares Global Consultant *****@t2senterprises.com Instagram Handle @talk2spirit + Follow Instagram Followers 142.4K Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

14. Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart

Bio My Book: LOVE THE TEEN YOU HAVE 💙 Available NOW 🧡 ⤵️ *****@anewdaysa.com Instagram Handle @dr.annlouise.lockhart + Follow Instagram Followers 99.4K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

15. Tasha Bailey

Bio where therapy meets wellness + pilates…🌿mental health, women’s wellness & movement✨author + speaker London | *****@realtalktherapist.co.uk Instagram Handle @realtalk.therapist + Follow Instagram Followers 88.3K 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.com Instagram Handle @drebonyonline + Follow Instagram Followers 70.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% 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.org Instagram Handle @paging.dr.chanda + Follow Instagram Followers 64.6K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

18. Dr.Alfiee

Bio Author of RISE ➕THRIVE from @refinedhoneymedia 🍯 💛🌻@aakomaproject #MATTIEFund 🩷✨🧬 *****@dralfiee.com Instagram Handle @dralfiee + Follow Instagram Followers 60.8K Follower Growth (2mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

19. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Bio 🛋 Licensed Psychologist🎤 Host, @therapyforblackgirls podcast📕 Author of @sisterhoodheals📧 *****@hellodrjoy.com💕💚1908 📍 ATL Instagram Handle @hellodrjoy + Follow Instagram Followers 58.5K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

20. Meghan Watson

Bio toronto psychotherapist 🛋️founder @bloom_psychology 🇨🇦 exploring the edges of growth, creativity & connection 🦋 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @thrive_withmeg + Follow Instagram Followers 55.1K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

21. Dr. Delvena Thomas

Bio 👩🏾‍⚕️Board Certified Psychiatrist @drtbrainlove @drtbrainlovefoundation @thebrainlovepodcast CBD Medicinal THCLTC - USARMY 🔺🐘 🇬🇦🎙podcaster🏌🏾‍♀️ *****@drdelvenahelp.com Instagram Handle @drdelvena + Follow Instagram Followers 37.3K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

22. 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.com Instagram Handle @theblack_therapist + Follow Instagram Followers 28.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

23. 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.com Instagram Handle @thepatricenicole + Follow Instagram Followers 23.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

24. James H

Bio Hus/Dad/VetΩΨΦ/💜💛Philanthropy Men to Heal™️Cheesy Dates Board Game©️and @the_healing_hub_rva Tedx SpeakerInternational Speaker *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @men_to_heal + Follow Instagram Followers 22.5K Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

25. Jade E. Mathis

Bio TheResilientJEM💎ActivistAttorneyMental Health Influencer 🎥:Essence,PEOPLE,MSNBC, NBC,FOX, TMZ,CNN,E!,TED❌ *****@jadeemathis.com Instagram Handle @jademathisofficial + Follow Instagram Followers 22.2K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

26. Dr. Rheeda Walker

Bio Author, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental HealthAward-winning ProfessorCreator of Psychological Fortitude To protect capacity under pressure *****@rheedawalker.com Instagram Handle @dr.rheedawalker + Follow Instagram Followers 21.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

27. Dr. Ally

Bio Author of Problem with Pretty 📖 Get it now, presale! Psychofuturist and tv mental health expert and host @own @hulu @nbc @vh1 @discoveryplus *****@allycinhicks.com Instagram Handle @allycinhicks + Follow Instagram Followers 21.7K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

28. Dr. Ayanna Abrams

Bio 💚 Making mental health a part of the conversation & helping you improve your relationship with yourself and others✊🏾 Mental & Relational Health *****@drabramsabh.com Instagram Handle @dr_ayanna_a + Follow Instagram Followers 20.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

29. Yolo Akili

Bio Executive Director, Founder & Lead Wellness Practitioner @_beamorg | Philanthropist| Lover of the People *****@yoloakili.com Instagram Handle @yoloakili + Follow Instagram Followers 20.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Get Email Contact

30. Sista Afya

Bio ✊🏾community mental wellness care centering Black women and girls 💁🏾‍♀️ in Chicago.👇🏾LEARN MORE & GET STARTED HERE *****@sistaafya.com Instagram Handle @sistaafya + Follow Instagram Followers 15K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Get Email Contact

31. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka

Bio Global expert on Black mental health and hair.I lead @psychohairapy + @maat.psychological.servicesLab: @thehairlabatwellesley Book: @laidtotheside Instagram Handle @dr_afiya + Follow Instagram Followers 14K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

32. Shanti Hollis

Bio ✨Therapist, Speaker, and Mom💅🏾Trauma therapist for millennial women🪩In person in Jax & tele-health in FL👇🏾 Schedule a free 15 minute consultation *****@elbowtreeflorida.com Instagram Handle @somethingnewwithshanti + Follow Instagram Followers 12K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

33. Ajita Robinson

Bio 📍 Licensed Grief & Trauma Therapist🎤 TEDx Speaker | Bestselling Author💰 Teaching therapists how to get paid for speaking, consulting & contracts Instagram Handle @dr.ajitarobinson + Follow Instagram Followers 11.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +40% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

34. Unique J.

Bio Private Practice Owner | Retreat Facilitator | Vintage Art Seller @the_thrifting_therapist_ | Visual Storyteller📍DMV *****@uniqueperspectivellc.com Instagram Handle @a__unique_perspective_ + Follow Instagram Followers 11K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

35. Shivonne Odom

Bio Perinatal & Infertility Mental Health Therapist | #IVFWarrior | Howard alumna 🩷💙I help women in CT, MD, & DC thrive thru infertility & mom life.🇻🇮 💖💚 *****@akcctherapy.com Instagram Handle @akoma_counseling + Follow Instagram Followers 9.7K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

36. Doug Middleton

Bio |CEO @dreamyogawellness @thedreamathlete🧘🏾||6 Years NFL|Sports Marketing @fastbreak.showcase | |NIL/NFL Agent|🏈|God+Yoga+Mental Health Advocate🙏🏾| Instagram Handle @36dm_era + Follow Instagram Followers 9.2K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

37. Brittany Phillips

Bio I help influential, high-achieving leaders who’ve mastered their public life, rediscover their purpose, peace and power beyond their public roles Instagram Handle @brittanyantoinette + Follow Instagram Followers 8K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

38. Tacha Fletcher

Bio Supporting Black millennial women in embodied, nervous-system-informed healing ✨⬇️ Free gentle nervous system resources *****@wellnesstreecounseling.com Instagram Handle @wellness_therapistnyc + Follow Instagram Followers 6.3K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

39. Roxanne Francis

Bio Corporate Consultant • Therapist Coach • Practice Owner🩵 @janerunsclinics👉🏾 @the_therapistsloungeExpert 👉🏾 @ctvnews @cbcnews 🎤 @fkbmedia *****@francispsychotherapy.com Instagram Handle @francispsychotherapy + Follow Instagram Followers 6.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

40. Erykah

Bio ‍♀️ I build high-profit brands for Mental Wellness ProvidersThrough Digital Strategy & Brand+web DesignThe Wealthy in Wellness Course *****@fornailah.com Instagram Handle @fornailahbranding + Follow Instagram Followers 6.1K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

41. Sasha Nicole

Bio 📍DMV #zphib🗣Motherhood|Mental Health|Life|💍🎤 Unveiled w/Sasha Nicole👶🏽 Founder @partumevolution👕 @thefearless_shop📝 GovCon Expert | Blog👇🏽 *****@fearlessnfluence.com Instagram Handle @therealsashanicole + Follow Instagram Followers 4.6K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

42. Amanda Long

Bio Founder of@blackwomenincolor | A wellness community for Black women@atruespace_ | A therapy group practice for and by Black women📩Let’s get started *****@atruespace.com Instagram Handle @drlonglistens + Follow Instagram Followers 4.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

43. Eboni Harris

Bio Licensed Therapist · Speaker · FounderI design experiences that create real growth.Life. Love. Business. 🖤👇🏽 Find your RESET Roadblock *****@eboniharris.com Instagram Handle @eboniharrisma + Follow Instagram Followers 4.1K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

44. Lathosha Alexander

Bio Reality TV Therapist, Keynote Speaker, Panelist, Professional Life Coach, CEO @thehealinglabshevisioned📍FL, GA, TX | Over 25 years of experience Instagram Handle @healthymindshealthyhearts + Follow Instagram Followers 4.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

45. Lisa Daughtrey

Bio God's 👶🏾|Writer| ITGeek|Lifestyler|🌍Traveler |🎤Speaker|☕ & Cigar 🔥💨❤️| Philanthropist|TV/Radio Contributor Mental Health Advocate 🌟 👇🏾⤵️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @one_phoenixrising + Follow Instagram Followers 3.7K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

46. Diallo Smith

Bio 🧠 Neuroscience X Scripture 🧑🏽‍💻 Founder @sanctuarywcenter 👨🏽‍🎨 Faith & Mental Health Content🎙@inthismoment_podcast📍 NC Instagram Handle @diall0smith + Follow Instagram Followers 3.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +35% Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

47. Lakeeda Johnson

Bio ✨Inspiring women of color to reimagine self-care and mental healthNCFormer News Reporter/Anchor🙌🏽God’s Girl🐾CAU AlumnaAlpha Pi💕🐸 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @lakeedajohnsontv + Follow Instagram Followers 3.5K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

48. Kabod

Bio 📍LMFT in NY, FL & Virginia🎯Mental Health Trauma Therapist 📚Ph.D. Candidate @chimaspsychefaith 🗝️Empower teens to thrive and build a bright future. *****@kabodcounseling.com Instagram Handle @kabodcounseling + Follow Instagram Followers 3.4K Follower Growth (2mo) -4% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

49. Nicole

Bio Dope Black Therapist, Clinical Supervisor & Mental Health Educator Helping You Redefine Self Care & Community Care.Founder: @blacktherapistcollective *****@livefreecs.com Instagram Handle @livefreecs + Follow Instagram Followers 2.7K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

50. Keisha Reaves

Bio Mom. Maternal Mental Health Expert. Writer. Black Maternal Health Advocate. Self-care connoisseur. 👇🏽Sign up for newsletter👇🏽 *****@keishareaves.com Instagram Handle @pushthrumom + Follow Instagram Followers 2.4K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

51. Victoria R. Glover

Bio I help women heal attachment wounds in the context of neuroscience and culture. 💕🙏🏾I help clinicians decolonize their clinical approach. 📚💪🏾 *****@victoriouscounselingllc.com Instagram Handle @thevictoriouscounselor + Follow Instagram Followers 1.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

52. Marcus L Jones

Bio #letshavetheconversation #thepsychosocialcafe Black Male Psychotherapist, Speaker Instagram Handle @thepsychosocial_cafe + Follow Instagram Followers 1.6K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

53. JenJen Mckinney

Bio Author|Speaker|CoachBest Selling Author 📚Mental 🧠 Health Coach As @culturetravels @travelnoire Instagram Handle @jenjenmckinney_official + Follow Instagram Followers 1.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

54. Imani Tutt

Bio Founder: @loverootedingod Disciple of Christ ✝️💡I empower women to build healthy relationships & create lasting connectionsSTART HERE ⤵️ *****@imaniintouch.com Instagram Handle @imani.intouch + Follow Instagram Followers 118.5K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Macro Gender Female Get Email Contact

55. Nicola Pierre-Smith

Bio Owner: @melanatedwomenshealthllc Featured in: @essence @bustle @huffpost @vice @forgemag @washingtonpost @phillyinquirer 💻: PA & NJ🛋️: PA EMDR 🧠 *****@melanatedwomenshealth.com Instagram Handle @melanatedwomenshealth + Follow Instagram Followers 26.4K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

56. Eliza Boquin

Bio AASECT CertifiedHelping high-achieving Black & Brown women enjoy more intimacy in their relationships.Co-founder @melaninandmentalhealth *****@flowandeasehealing.com Instagram Handle @elizagboquin + Follow Instagram Followers 13.9K Type Micro Gender Female Get Email Contact

57. Jason Phillips

Bio 🎓Helping High-Achievers Eliminate Self-Doubt!@peaceandprosperitypodcast 🎤Speaker Professor @fayettevillestateuniversity 📸WebMD,Forbes, Oprah Daily *****@pnpcoach.com Instagram Handle @jphillipsmsw + Follow Instagram Followers 8.5K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

58. Sunny Borden

Bio Credentials in tact but silence is my new expertise🌞Stepped back from sharing my work☀️Prioritized living privately & peacefully, intentionally🌻 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @thepeoplestherapist + Follow Instagram Followers 6.9K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

59. Nicole Lewis

Bio Licensed Therapist | Wellness Coach | Helping Black Women Heal, Set Boundaries, & Thrive 🌸 | Book a Consultation 👇🏾 *****@legacywellnessservices.com Instagram Handle @nicolelewislcsw + Follow Instagram Followers 4.5K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

60. Justin S. Hopkins

Bio 🧠 Owner of Hopkins Behavioral Health🛋 Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanalytic Candidate ❤️ Individual & Couples Therapy 🏛 Washington, DC *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @drjshopkins + Follow Instagram Followers 4.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

61. Dr. JaNaè

Bio Dr. JaNaé helps Black Founders improve their mentalhealth. Programs & POD 🎤🎧 Features:Money, Cosmopolitan,MTV,Shape,CBS#mindingmyblackbusiness *****@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Instagram Handle @drjanaetaylor + Follow Instagram Followers 2.9K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

62. 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.com Instagram Handle @sankofatherapynyc + Follow Instagram Followers 2K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

63. Darleshia

Bio I help people heal from trauma, depression,and anxiety by providing transformative therapy in Louisiana, Florida, and Texas. *****@hushmail.com Instagram Handle @sophrosynecounselingsvcs + Follow Instagram Followers 1.1K Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact