The 15 most influential psychologists on Twitter – Online Psychologists

A few weeks ago the website «Best Psychology Degrees» published the list with The 30 Most Influential Psychologists on Twitter.

At we wanted to make a summary of the top 10, so that you can follow them and get to know great professionals, as well as great communicators.

But we also wanted to expand the list by including some of the Spanish-speaking psychology experts who have the most visibility on this social network. We start with The five most influential psychologists on Twitter in Spanish.

With almost 50,000 followers, the 's Twitter account It remains the leader in online therapy and the only company that offers services solely through its team of online psychologists with these numbers. It offers video content, graphics, illustrations, text, quotes and all kinds of advice aimed at patients.

@elsapunset – 138,000 followers

Daughter of Eduard Punset, a leading scientist and popularizer, Elsa, despite not having a degree in psychology, has earned a place in this ranking. From her training in philosophy and through the study of personality and the psyche, she has positioned herself as one of the leading personalities in the field of psychology. intelligence excitesl, self-esteem and emotions.

He regularly collaborates with digital publications and the media. On his Twitter account you can find everything related to his work on and off the Internet.

@Patri_Psychologist – 143,000 followers

This psychologist, a former competitive gymnast, has specialized in sports psychology for more than 20 years. Together with her, her entire team advises, trains and helps national and international athletes so that they can achieve their goals and achieve everything they set out to do. She collaborates regularly with various television and radio programs and has written and published various books on sports psychology and the importance of sport in people's lives. At we spoke with her in this interview. On her Twitter account you can find her articles, as well as interesting recommendations on psychology, sport and other things.

@Walter_Riso – 283,000 followers

Walter Riso is an eminent psychologist of Italian origin, but who has traveled to various countries studying and learning everything that he now puts into his books, whose sales are impressive. After completing his primary studies in Argentina, he moved to Colombia where he completed his studies. He has a PhD in Psychology, a Master's in Bioethics and is a Specialist in Cognitive Therapy.

You can know him for his famous quotes, which are all the rage on social media. His books have dealt with diverse topics, all related to self-esteem and the ability to feel good about oneself, but he is best known for his works on love («Manual para no morir de amor» or «Los límites del amor») and on emotional dependence («Desapegarse sin sufrido»[Assessing without anesthesia]).

@AnaSimo – 612.000 followers

Ana Simó is a clinical psychologist, specializing in Sexual and Couple Therapy, as well as Family Therapy. She has a PhD in Eating Disorders and Obesity. This Dominican, director of the “Centro Vida y Familia Ana Simó”, is a phenomenon on social media, as evidenced by her more than 330,000 followers on Twitter. Through social media, Ana takes advantage of the opportunity to raise awareness about the important work of prevention in the area of ​​mental health, as well as to inform about her multiple television appearances, conferences and workshops.

@Dr_Leah – 63,200 followers

Leah Klungness's areas of interest are families, relationships and parent-child relationships. She is co-author of the book «The Complete Single Mother» and co-founder of the website singlemommyhood.com, both publications focus on the impact of being a single mother and how to overcome the difficulties that come with it.

She has appeared in many written publications, as well as on television and radio. She also has a private practice on Long Island, New York, and specializes in serving families who have gone through or are going through a divorce.

On his Twitter account you can find a lot of information about his field of interest, as well as links to newspaper articles and blogs that complement or expand the information. Of course, practically everything is in English.

@danariely – 172,000 followers

As a teenager, Dan Ariely was involved in a terrible accident from which he emerged alive but with extensive burns all over his body. It was this experience that inspired him to dedicate himself to researching better treatments for patients. He graduated in psychology from Tel Aviv University and obtained his PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of North Carolina.

He is currently a professor of psychology and has gained great public recognition after publishing several books and participating in numerous TED talks that have received more than eight million web views.

@drkkolmes – 76,400 followers

Keely Kolmes is a heavy Twitter user, which is not too surprising considering she is the leading researcher on the ethical and clinical implications surrounding the Internet and psychotherapy.

Kolmes, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, runs a clinical center in San Francisco where she treats patients for anxiety, sexual problems, relationship issues and more.

He has published a large number of articles and has appeared in various media outlets.

@ChildPsych – 95,500 followers

She holds a degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned her Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford. She is an expert in child psychology, as well as educational and parenting issues.

On Twitter, she shares numerous articles, most of them related to child psychology and always relating them to scientific studies.

She has a private psychology center in San Francisco where she serves children and adolescents, as well as family members and parents in general.

@sapinker –534,000 followers

Steven Pinker is a great psychologist, known for his work in evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of mind. He is currently a professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard, having previously worked at MIT.

He is the author of several books that have become international bestsellers, some of which have even won important awards. He has published a large number of articles in specialized magazines, and has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. In 2004 he was included in the list of the most influential thinkers of «Time magazine».

@JeffreyGuterman – 273,000 followers

Jeffrey Guterman has worked in the clinical field for over three decades. He is currently an associate professor at Miami-Dade County College. He specializes in mental health and family therapy and has written over 125 publications.

In addition to his publications, Guterman gives lectures and workshops for students, professionals and the general public.

@RichardWiseman – 137,000 followers

Richard Wiseman began his career as a magician, but later decided to take a degree in psychology at University College London, later earning his PhD at the University of Edinburgh. He is the British psychologist with the most followers on Twitter and has been described as “the most interesting and innovative experimental psychologist in the world”.

He is currently a professor of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, and has written dozens of books on the psychology of the paranormal, self-help, and psychology's relationship to luck.

@DrMendonsa916 – 152,000 followers

Andrew Mendonsa holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. He is an award-winning therapist in Sacramento and Beverly Hills, where he treats a wide range of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety and mood disorders.

He is a consultant to the California prison system and has frequently appeared on television and radio speaking about psychology.

@DrPhil – 1,480,000 followers

Phil McGraw first gained recognition after his appearances on the highly successful American television show “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 1990. Following this television boost, McGraw began his career as a media star in psychology on his own television show “Dr. Philin,” eventually becoming regarded as the world’s leading mental health professional.

She has specialized in social psychology, drug addiction treatment, bullying, child abuse, depression and domestic violence. On her Twitter account she mainly shares content from her television program, as well as curiosities and anecdotes.