Mentors Like Deborah A. Dana
Deborah A. Dana is a clinician and author specializing in complex trauma and Polyvagal Theory. If you follow Deborah A. Dana, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

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

Brené Brown
Research professor studies courage & vulnerability, authored six #1 New York Times bestsellers, hosts podcasts, has a Netflix and HBO Max show.
Credibility rating: 307/1000

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

Matthew McKay PhD
Matthew McKay, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and author known for his self-help books.
Credibility rating: 59/1000

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

Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW
Resmaa Menakem is a therapist specializing in trauma and body-centered psychotherapy.
Credibility rating: 46/1000

Darlene D. Pedersen
Darlene D. Pedersen is a psychotherapist and advanced practice psychiatric nurse focused on mental health education.
Credibility rating: 42/1000

Barbara Fredrickson
Distinguished psychology professor, key scholar in affective science and positive psychology.
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

Rheeda Walker PhD
Rheeda Walker, PhD, is a tenured psychology professor and expert in African American mental health.
Credibility rating: 39/1000

Sarah Davis
Life coach and author of ADHD self-help books based on scientific research and personal experience.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

Nic Saluppo
Nic Saluppo is a psychotherapist and author focused on emotional wellness and self-help.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

Amy Harper
Amy Harper is a self-development and relationship counselor with a strong psychology background.
Credibility rating: 35/1000

Maria Clarke
Maria Clarke is a best-selling psychologist and author specializing in mental health and emotional well-being.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

Jane E. Dutton
Jane E. Dutton is a distinguished professor focused on positive leadership and organizational behavior.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

Valorie Burton
Valorie Burton is a bestselling author and life coach focused on helping individuals achieve personal and professional growth.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

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

Susan David
Susan David is a psychologist and author known for her work in emotional agility and leadership.
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

Debra Meyerson
Stanford professor suffered a severe stroke in 2010, lost mobility and speech, now slowly recovering. Authored books on post-stroke identity recovery.
Credibility rating: 27/1000

Kelsey Blackwell
Kelsey Blackwell is a cultural somatics practitioner focused on empowering women of color.
Credibility rating: 26/1000

Dr. Anita Phillips
Dr. Anita Phillips is a trauma therapist and author known for her work in mental health and faith.
Credibility rating: 17/1000