Mentors Like Thema Bryant-Davis
Renowned psychologist, ordained minister, professor, author, and media consultant specializing in trauma and resilience. If you follow Thema Bryant-Davis, 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

Bruce D. Perry
Senior Fellow at The ChildTrauma Academy, distinguished professor, author, clinician and researcher specializing in children's mental health, trauma and neurosciences.
Credibility rating: 129/1000

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

Deborah A. Dana
Deborah A. Dana is a clinician and author specializing in complex trauma and Polyvagal Theory.
Credibility rating: 52/1000

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

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

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

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

Tsgoyna Tanzman
Renowned Speech-Language Pathologist and Life Coach specializing in stroke and brain injury recovery, trained under various coaching gurus, author of international bestseller.
Credibility rating: 35/1000

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

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

Natalie Y. Gutiérrez LMFT
Founder of Mindful Journeys therapy, licensed therapist specializing in complex trauma for BIPOC.
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

Lisa J. Miller
Lisa J. Miller, Ph.D., is a leading expert in psychology and spirituality at Columbia University.
Credibility rating: 33/1000

Curt Thompson MD
Focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, spirituality, and personal transformation.
Credibility rating: 32/1000

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

Blythe Ayne Ph.D.
Blythe Ayne, Ph.D., is an author and psychotherapist focused on health and wellness.
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
