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The public conversation surrounding Dr. Cheyenne Bryant has sparked a much larger discussion about mental health experts online, therapist credentials, professional titles, therapy vs. coaching, and how the public can know who to trust before seeking support.

After questions surfaced around how Dr. Cheyenne Bryant presented her educational background, expertise, and professional identity online, many people began asking deeper and necessary questions: How do I verify if someone is licensed? What is the difference between a therapist, psychologist, coach, and mental health expert? And what responsibility do platforms have when they position someone as a trusted voice in the mental health space?

In this episode, Doctor TK, a licensed clinical psychologist, breaks down the bigger conversation behind the fallout with clarity, nuance, and professional context. We’ll discuss how to check a provider’s credentials, why titles matter, what the public should know before seeking services, and how this moment impacts trust in the mental health field, especially within Black communities.

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