Deran Young is a licensed therapist, CDWF, CDTL, co-author of the New York Times bestseller You Are Your Best Thing, retired military officer, and founder of Black Therapists Rock—a nonprofit mobilizing over 30,000 mental health professionals committed to reducing the psychological impact of systemic oppression and intergenerational trauma. She earned her social work degree from the University of Texas and has visited over 37 countries, with clinical experience across four continents. A sought-after diversity and inclusion consultant for Facebook, LinkedIn, and YWCA, Deran has 200,000+ followers and resides in Washington, DC.