Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab has been using Instagram and TikTok to connect with a wider audience beyond her in-person therapy sessions. She saw social media as an opportunity to reach more people, especially those who may not have access to therapy or believe it’s not for them. As a Black therapist, she relates to individuals from marginalized communities and draws from their culture in her work. Her posts cover topics such as maintaining hope, nurturing healthy relationships, reflecting on the past year, and destigmatizing difficult emotions like grief. She emphasizes that social media is just the starting point in the journey towards better mental health, and encourages individuals to seek professional help and develop therapeutic relationships with trained professionals.
