Written by David Roberts
Reviewed by Lucas Walter
Updated
The top mental health influencers in 2026 are Dr. Nicole LePera, Kaelynn Partlow, Dr Julie Smith, Rich & Rox Pink, and Nicole Hunter. This list ranks 27 mental health influencers by median views across their recent videos, not by follower count. Each one was found by searching across hundreds of thousands of top-performing posts in the mental health niche.
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All 27 are listed in rank order. Select a row to jump to the write-up.
| Rank | Creator | Followers | Median views | Engagement | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Nicole LePera @the.holistic.psychologist | 8.9M | 499K | 1.9% | Attachment patterns, explained |
| 2 | Kaelynn Partlow @kaelynnvp | 1M | 484K | 6.7% | Autism, explained from the inside |
| 3 | Dr Julie Smith @drjulie | 2.2M | 299K | 3.1% | Numbered advice from a psychologist |
| 4 | Rich & Rox Pink @adhd_love_ | 1.4M | 230K | 4.5% | ADHD and autism comedy from a marriage |
| 5 | Nicole Hunter @nichunterreal | 797K | 193K | 6.9% | Psychology ideas, tied to trauma recovery |
| 6 | Daniel G. Amen, M.D. @doc_amen | 4.7M | 185K | 1.7% | A psychiatrist answering one question |
| 7 | Jessa White @therapyjessaofficial | 742K | 151K | 2.9% | Guided calm-down exercises |
| 8 | Dr. Sara Kuburic @millennial.therapist | 1.7M | 122K | 2.5% | Existential therapy, in short lines |
| 9 | Jeffrey Meltzer @therapy_to_the_point | 854K | 114K | 4.1% | Therapist lists, signs and ways |
| 10 | Jeff Guenther @therapyjeff | 1.4M | 113K | 3.7% | A counselor reacting to dating and news |
| 11 | Meg @imautisticnowwhat | 286K | 107K | 6.8% | Life after a late autism diagnosis |
| 12 | Dr. Nawal Mustafa @thebraincoach | 1.6M | 89K | – | One technique for anxiety or low mood |
| 13 | Dr. Ramani Durvasula @doctorramani | 890K | 88K | 2.7% | Narcissistic relationships and recovery |
| 14 | Dr. K (Alok Kanojia) @healthygamer_gg | 367K | 76.1K | 2.6% | A psychiatrist in podcast clips |
| 15 | Sasha Hamdani, MD @thepsychdoctormd | 1.1M | 74.4K | 3.1% | ADHD from a psychiatrist |
| 16 | Whitney Lyn Allen @whitneylynallen | 258K | 70.6K | 1.2% | Widowhood, one small scene at a time |
| 17 | Jennifer Ann @jenniferanncounseling | 230K | 67.8K | 4.8% | Therapist sketches and PMDD |
| 18 | Steph Anya @StephAnya | 306K | 63.2K | 4.4% | A therapist on dating shows |
| 19 | Nedra Glover Tawwab @nedratawwab | 1.8M | 51.3K | 3.9% | Boundaries, one rule at a time |
| 20 | Nevern @nevernsubermoney | 446K | 47.5K | 4.2% | “Can you do this?” calming drills |
| 21 | Emma McAdam @TherapyinaNutshell | 2.6M | 46.5K | 4.7% | Therapy skills, taught step by step |
| 22 | Heidi Priebe @heidipriebe1 | 510K | 41.5K | 5.2% | Attachment theory, in long essays |
| 23 | Chris & Debby @Auticate | 271K | 40.9K | 6.2% | Autistic and AuDHD adult life |
| 24 | Dr. Caroline Leaf @drcarolineleaf | 991K | 39.9K | 2.8% | Mind and brain, one habit at a time |
| 25 | Jake Goodman, MD @jakegoodmanmd | 459K | 38.3K | 3.5% | A psychiatrist’s “Worth the $$” lists |
| 26 | Olivia Lutfallah @olivialutfallah | 610K | 36.2K | 3.9% | POV Shorts about ADHD |
| 27 | Jordan Jeppe @jordanjeppe | 144K | 32.9K | 8.3% | Anxious attachment, through the body |
The best mental health influencers aren’t simply the accounts with the most followers. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok all show videos to people based on how the video performs individually, not just based on who follows the creator. As a result, a small or midsized account can reach more people than one several times its size.
That’s why we rank mental health influencers by median views of their videos (the average number of people a typical video reaches). As of November 2026, the five most watched are Dr. Nicole LePera, Kaelynn Partlow, Dr Julie Smith, Rich & Rox Pink, and Nicole Hunter.
Grouped by what stands behind the advice: a therapy practice, a doctorate, or lived experience. The number beside each name is the creator’s overall rank.
Working therapists and counselors. The first place to look when a product needs a clinician’s voice.
Reels that walk the viewer through a breathing, grounding, or attention exercise, then ask how it felt. A licensed therapist who also promotes a novel and a regulation app.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Single-shot Reels and text carousels that turn one line about identity or a relationship over. Most of the feed is carousels, so Reels are rare and well watched.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Talking-head lists titled by number, such as “4 Signs” and “5 Ways,” on self-criticism, boundaries, attachment, and depression. A smaller run covers raising confident children.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Stitch reactions to clips and news, plus counselor lists on dating, family cutoff, and accountability. Celebrity and internet drama sits beside the advice.
1 sponsored post in the last 90 days, in sexual wellness products.
Comedy sketches from the therapist’s chair, cut with to-camera PMDD explainers. Two to five Reels a week from a Colorado practice.
2 sponsored posts in the last 90 days, in therapist practice software.
Chaptered breakdowns of relationships from a licensed marriage and family therapist, often built on dating-show clips. Projection, limerence, and why people stay.
5 sponsored videos in the last 90 days, in health apps, online classes, jewelry, tablet accessories, and clothing.
Reels and quote cards that state a boundary in one line, then unpack it. Family roles, high-functioning distress, and what to expect from relationships.
2 sponsored posts in the last 90 days, in a prescription migraine treatment and air travel.
To-camera lessons from a licensed marriage and family therapist, often with slides or diagrams, plus short clips of the same material. Anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation as skills to practice.
No sponsored videos found in the last 90 days.
Psychology explained to camera for large followings. Confirm each title before a health claim goes near it.
Talking Reels that name one emotional pattern, such as avoidant attachment or functional freeze, then explain it plainly. Text-led prompts and short body-based practices fill the gaps.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
To-camera tip lists from a clinical psychologist, often opening on a pointing emoji and ending on the most important item. Covers low mood, loneliness, and loss as well as everyday anxiety.
1 sponsored post in the last 90 days, in wearable tech.
Talking-head and voiceover explainers on anxiety, low mood, self-criticism, and emotion regulation, each with one named strategy. Technique first, not personal story.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Interview clips from a network show, mostly questioning survivors, attorneys, and other clinicians in a two-shot studio. Narcissistic and coercive relationships, gaslighting, and leaving them.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
To-camera finger, lip, and breathing drills that open on a challenge and end in calm, plus list explainers on stress and anxiety. Self-described psychologist.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Medical and research voices, often with clinics, books, or memberships to weigh against a partnership.
Short clinical explainers filmed at home or in a clinic, usually one question a Reel, with a strong ADHD and medication thread. Every few posts turn to diet, supplements, or the clinics.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Clipped podcast and reaction segments, usually with a host, comedian, or streamer across the call. ADHD, trauma, addiction, burnout, and therapy itself.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Direct-to-camera Reels from home or the car: ADHD symptom explainers and prompts that ask viewers if it happens to them. Captions carry the clinical detail.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Short talking-head Reels and podcast clips that explain mind and brain science, then offer one habit to try. Most captions point to the show.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
“Worth the $$” product rundowns for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, filmed at a desk. Family, farm, and practice-life Reels make up close to half the feed.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Creators who live with ADHD or autism. Everyday scenes and humor, and some of the most-watched accounts here.
Short how-to Reels for parents and professionals who support autistic people, one strategy each: sensory overload, transitions, demands. An autistic advocate and author, with travel and event posts between.
2 sponsored posts in the last 90 days, in tourism.
A married couple’s two-hander sketches: arguing, small talk, texting, and cleaning with ADHD and autism in the house. They built an app and sell books from the same audience.
2 sponsored posts in the last 90 days, in hearing protection.
Long video essays and Reddit-story reactions on autism, plus explainers on stimming and masking. Commentary from a late-diagnosed adult, not clinical instruction.
1 sponsored video in the last 90 days, in personal care.
List videos such as “6 Health Problems” and “7 Things Autistic People Do,” plus short clips on unmasking and sensory overload. A couple of former educators, one diagnosed late.
1 sponsored video in the last 90 days, in healthcare booking.
Near-daily POV Shorts about medication, masking, and everyday ADHD friction, with some hair and Halloween clips between them. A creator with ADHD and no clinical credential.
No sponsored videos found in the last 90 days.
Recovery told firsthand or coached, with no clinical license stated. Often the most personal posts on the list.
Near-daily narrated Reels that name one psychology idea or role, such as the floater friend, then explain it to “you.” A podcast host who speaks from surviving trauma and has no clinical credential.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Near-daily monologues of seven to ten seconds, each one scene from widowhood: the laundry basket, the funeral home, an anniversary. An author and grief coach who was widowed at 35.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
Long scripted essays to camera, often built as numbered points, on attachment styles, self-esteem, and repair. A coach with a master’s in attachment theory who draws on personal experience.
6 sponsored videos in the last 90 days, in meal kits, healthcare booking, and a meditation app.
Short list and voiceover videos on what anxious attachment feels like in the body and how to regulate it. Dating is often the setting. A somatic attachment coach with no clinical license stated.
No sponsored posts found in the last 90 days.
We analyzed the 340 posts these 27 creators published on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok in the last 30 days. Of those, 39 beat their creator’s usual views by 3× or more.
Here is how this month’s breakouts open, read from what each video says in its first seconds, or from its caption when nobody speaks.
“Can you bring all your fingers to your thumb like this?”
These openings ask viewers to try something or to check themselves against a description. Nevern’s drills start with a physical request, and two of Auticate’s list videos start with a question about what the viewer has felt or noticed.
Nevern 1.8M views · 38.4× their usualNevern opens nearly every drill like this, so that is a format and not a change. Auticate’s usual posts open on a statement or a sketch, so there the question is the change. It suits a product that begins with a self-check, because the viewer has already taken part by the second sentence.
“You can have a situationship and not catch feelings, but you have got to do what I say.”
Only two breakouts opened on a promised result, one from Jeff Guenther and one from Jeffrey Meltzer. Each says within seconds who is talking: “therapist-approved” in one, “from a licensed therapist” in the other.
Jeff Guenther 360K views · 3.2× their usualMeltzer’s usual openings name a problem, such as being too hard on yourself. The breakout that did something else offered a way to raise confident girls. With only two posts behind it, this is a lead and not a rule.
“Mentally strong people have self-discipline.”
These open by stating something as settled: what mentally strong people have, or that a term has become a buzzword. Daniel Amen’s account supplies two of the four.
Daniel G. Amen, M.D. 587K views · 3.2× their usualA flat claim is easy to share and hard to walk back, which matters when a brand’s name sits beside it.
The largest set of breakouts has nobody speaking at all. Of those eight posts, five are Whitney Lyn Allen’s: a few quiet seconds of footage with the story of a loss in the caption.
Chris & Debby: “Have you ever felt like your heartbeat was actually a bass drum in a crowded club?” reached 1.6M views, 40× their usual.
Nicole Hunter: “Things I can say for free, your therapist can’t” reached 4.3M views, 22.4× their usual.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula: “Dr. Ramani reveals why the new documentary You Can See Everything left her feeling so disoriented and the surprising quality that can keep us stuck in narcissistic relationships” reached 1.6M views, 18.4× their usual.
This table shows what the mental health accounts on this list do at each size on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Use it to judge whether a creator’s numbers are strong for their tier.
| Tier | Followers | Median views | Engagement | Posts a week | Sponsored posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | 100K to 500K | 63.2K | 4.4% | 1.9 | 4% |
| Macro | 500K to 2M | 101K | 3.9% | 2.3 | 3% |
| Mega | Over 2M | 242K | 2.5% | 1.6 | 1% |
The figures are medians across these 27 accounts, from each account’s recent videos. “Sponsored posts” is the share of posts in the 90 days to Nov 2, 2026, that carry a paid-partnership or paid-promotion label or a stated sponsor, or are part of a brand campaign.
If you market a therapy app, a publisher’s list, or a health brand, the question is whose word your reviewers and customers will accept.
Bios say therapist, psychologist, and coach, and those words do not carry the same training. Ask for the license type and the state, then look it up with the licensing board. If a creator speaks from lived experience, say that in the brief and do not imply a clinical role.
Decide what a post may say about your product, and have your reviewer read the script first. The FTC asks for competent and reliable scientific evidence behind a health claim, and an endorser’s sincere opinion does not replace it.
A grief community, an ADHD app, and a couples service need different viewers, and this niche splits sharply by condition. Watch ten recent posts, note which condition comes up most, and read whether commenters say they live with it.
Several large accounts post mostly carousels and quote cards, so their video median rests on a handful of Reels. Ask for reach on the format you are buying.
Many of these creators run courses, memberships, apps, or practices, and some keep a referral link in every description. Ask what would compete with your product. The FTC tells creators to disclose any financial, employment, personal, or family relationship with a brand.
We identified and ranked these creators by searching hundreds of thousands of top-performing mental health posts across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok with Klint.
We rank by median views across each creator’s recent videos, so one viral post can’t lift an account up the list. Creators from any country qualify if they post in English and at least half of their recent videos are about mental health, whether from clinical work or from lived experience.
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As of November 2026 the top five mental health influencers by median views are Dr. Nicole LePera, Kaelynn Partlow, Dr Julie Smith, Rich & Rox Pink, and Nicole Hunter.
This list covers Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and each creator appears once, on the platform with the highest median views. 20 are on Instagram, 6 on YouTube, and 1 on TikTok.
By median views, the mental health YouTubers on this list are Meg, Steph Anya, Emma McAdam, Heidi Priebe, Chris & Debby, and Olivia Lutfallah.
Both run YouTube channels with more than 1.5 million subscribers, but the median views of their recent videos are below the 30,000 this list requires. A subscriber count can be far larger than what a channel reaches today.
Ask your clinical team and your customers who they already trust, then check each name’s license and recent posts by hand. Klint can shorten the search: try “licensed therapists on Instagram who talk about anxiety.”
It depends on the format, how long you can reuse the content, and how much clinical or legal review the post needs. Clinicians also have license rules to consider, and many earn from their own courses or practices, so they may turn down work that competes with those.
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