Who She Is
Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), therapist, and bestselling author known for her work on healthy boundaries. She earned her undergraduate degree in 2005 and her Master of Social Work in 2007, both from Wayne State University. She began her therapy career in Detroit and later moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where she founded Kaleidoscope Counseling, a counseling practice. Her book Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself (2021) became a New York Times bestseller, and she has also written The Set Boundaries Workbook (2021), Drama Free (2023), Consider This (2024), and The Balancing Act (2026). With more than 1.8 million Instagram followers, she was named to TIME's 2024 Health 100 list of the most influential people in health.
Why She Matters
Nedra Glover Tawwab has helped make the idea of healthy boundaries something people talk about every day. Through her books, social media, and clinical work, she teaches that setting boundaries is not selfish. It is an important part of building healthy relationships with yourself and others. Her practical, easy-to-understand approach makes psychological ideas feel doable for everyday life. For young people considering a career in mental health, Tawwab's story shows that therapists can make a difference far beyond the therapy room by sharing what they know through writing, speaking, and social media.
