Mentors Like Bruce D. Perry
Senior Fellow at The ChildTrauma Academy, distinguished professor, author, clinician and researcher specializing in children's mental health, trauma and neurosciences. If you follow Bruce D. Perry, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

Jordan Peterson
Canadian psychologist studies religious psychology, writes widely acclaimed book, lectures globally, and produces writing therapy program.
Credibility rating: 670/1000

Bessel van der Kolk
Boston-based psychiatrist renowned for post-traumatic stress research and author of bestseller on trauma.
Credibility rating: 355/1000

Joe Dispenza
NY Times bestselling author and international lecturer with expertise in neurology, neuroscience, and cellular biology.
Credibility rating: 269/1000

Thema Bryant-Davis
Renowned psychologist, ordained minister, professor, author, and media consultant specializing in trauma and resilience.
Credibility rating: 203/1000

Daniel J. Siegel
Daniel J. Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry and an expert in interpersonal neurobiology.
Credibility rating: 124/1000

Gabor Maté
Renowned speaker and author, expert on addiction, stress, childhood development with internationally translated works.
Credibility rating: 71/1000

Linda Curran
Linda Curran is a trauma specialist and best-selling author dedicated to trauma treatment and training.
Credibility rating: 53/1000

Edward M. Hallowell
Child and adult psychiatrist, world expert on ADHD, author of 20 books, host of a podcast on neurodiversity.
Credibility rating: 52/1000

Francis G. Lu
Endowed professor and cultural psychiatry leader, active in diverse institutions, awarded for significant contributions.
Credibility rating: 45/1000

Martin E. P. Seligman
Fox Leadership Professor, Positive Psychology Network director, ex-APA president & author.
Credibility rating: 42/1000

Bret A. Moore
Prescribing psychologist, author of 14 books, a former military psychologist with two Iraq tours. Awarded by APA.
Credibility rating: 41/1000

Abraham M. Nussbaum
Chief Education Officer at Denver Health and Psychiatry Professor with a focus on mental illness care.
Credibility rating: 38/1000

John Preston
John Preston is a professor emeritus and author specializing in psychology and emotional healing.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

Andrew B. Newberg
Director of Marcus Institute with research on neuroimaging, spirituality, and alternative therapies. Co-authored bestsellers on neuroscience and spirituality.
Credibility rating: 35/1000

Peter G. Levine
Researcher and educator focused on post-stroke brain plasticity, testing emerging neurorehabilitation methods.
Credibility rating: 35/1000

Steven Buser M.D
Duke-trained physician served in Air Force for 12 years, co-founded Asheville Jung Center, and publishes books.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

Jeremy Adam Smith
Writer and editor specializing in parenting, science, and culture, with award-winning journalism and multiple books.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

Dan Tomasulo
Dan Tomasulo is a psychologist and author specializing in positive psychology and mental health.
Credibility rating: 32/1000

Dr Jason Cafer MD
Psychiatrist at SSM Health, founder of failed startup Iconic Health, invented medication regimen visualization patent.
Credibility rating: 31/1000

Allen Frances
Renowned psychiatrist, educator, authored numerous books, and led DSM-IV Task Force.
Credibility rating: 31/1000

George A. Bonanno
George A. Bonanno is a leading researcher in resilience and trauma at Columbia University.
Credibility rating: 30/1000

Peter D. Kramer
Peter D. Kramer is an American psychiatrist and bestselling author known for his work on depression.
Credibility rating: 30/1000

Peter Roger Breggin
Psychiatry reformer now tackling COVID-19 science misuse; expert in legal cases on adverse drug effects.
Credibility rating: 23/1000
