Just Some (Actually Legit) Dating and Relationship Experts to Follow on TikTok
Hey, hi hello, allow me to put you on to my favorite side of TikTok: Therapy Tok. It’s a space full of mental health professionals, licensed therapists, and dating and relationship experts who come together to offer up advice in... less than 60 seconds. (Yes, this is what dreams are made of, folks.)
If you haven't seen these videos all over your For You page already, trust me, they’re legit. #TikTokTherapist has nearly 320 million views, #datingadvice has 1.6 billion views, and #sextherapy has 9.1 million.
Obviously this is the place you want to live if you’re 1) Going through a breakup, 2) Working through relationship trauma, 3) Navigating a situationship, or 4) All of the above.
But as we all know by now, you can’t believe everything you hear and see on the Internet—even if a so-called “expert” is telling you it via a TikTok. (Like, hi, pls show me some credentials before you talk about "the best first date tip ever" !!!!)
So to help, we’ve vetted and curated a list of the best dating and relationship therapists, coaches, and experts you can follow on the platform right now.
But as another important reminder: These videos aren’t a substitute for actual therapy. While some of these experts might offer up some insight that can help you on your journey, it may be more beneficial to reach out to an expert for individualized, one-on-one guidance—like via Talkspace, a text therapy app that starts at $49 per week.
1. Janel Vitale
With over 5.1 million Likes, Vitale is a certified sex and relationship coach who encourages you to explore shame-free relationships, sex, and desires. Check out her page and you’ll get the sex-ed class you should’ve received 10 years ago in school. (But really.) Follow here
2. Michelle Manley
As a certified relationship coach, you can follow Manley for prompts on "How do I step into my feminine energy if I’m single?” and "How to Handle a First Date." Plus, her voice is v soothing. Follow here
3. Kaity Rodriguez
Rodriquez has racked up, no joke, over 265,000 likes on her videos alone. She’s a licensed clinical social worker who focuses primarily on coping with depression, perfectionism, plus everything to know about breakups and healthy dating. Follow here
4. Shaun Galanos
Aside from just being, well, not the worst thing to look at when he pops up on your phone, Galanos is a certified love coach who focuses on actionable things you can do with your partner or situationship. (Think: Things not to text, how to ask for space in your relationship, etc.) Follow here
5. Caitlin Cooper
Sometimes you'll just want to scroll through TikTok. Other times you’ll want to go directly to Cooper’s page for some serious, no-bullshit dating advice. (Like, she does not want to hear about your, ahem, height preferences for men.) Follow here
6. Tessa Commers
Dr. Commers is a board certified pediatrician based in Seattle, and yup, she spends her free time curating videos on birth control, how to orgasm, the ~stages~ of an erection, and endometriosis. Follow here
7. Marquis Norton
Okay, as you’ll see, licensed professional counselor Dr. Norton doesn't dedicate his page solely to relationship and dating dramz. But ICYMI: A lot of his videos on positive affirmations, social anxiety, and prioritizing your mental health directly correlate with your relationship and dating life anxiety.
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