Mentors Like John Preston
John Preston is a professor emeritus and author specializing in psychology and emotional healing. If you follow John Preston, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

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

Johann Hari
Johann Hari is a British writer known for his best-selling books on mental health and societal issues.
Credibility rating: 208/1000

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

Peter Hollins
Peter Hollins is a bestselling author and researcher in human psychology based in Seattle.
Credibility rating: 56/1000

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

Brad Stulberg
Brad Stulberg is an author and coach specializing in mental health and well-being.
Credibility rating: 44/1000

Barbara Fredrickson
Distinguished psychology professor, key scholar in affective science and positive psychology.
Credibility rating: 42/1000

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

Robert Biswas-Diener
Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a psychologist specializing in positive psychology and coaching.
Credibility rating: 40/1000

Nick Trenton
Nick Trenton is an author and expert in emotional well-being and self-help.
Credibility rating: 39/1000

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

Ashley L. Peterson
Ashley L. Peterson is a mental health advocate and author with a background in nursing and pharmacy.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

Irving Kirsch
Psychology Professor and author, known for studies on placebo effects and antidepressants; his work influenced UK depression treatment.
Credibility rating: 37/1000

Ed Welch
Ed Welch focuses on mental health, relationships, and spiritual growth.
Credibility rating: 36/1000

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andrew Humington
Neuroscience enthusiast turned author, shares insights on cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence, and happiness.
Credibility rating: 27/1000

Robert J. Charles
Robert J. Charles is a life coach, mentor, pastor, and best-selling author focused on personal development.
Credibility rating: 25/1000

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