Sahaj Kaur Kohli MA.Ed, LGPC, NCC is a practicing individual and couples therapist, an advice columnist for the Washington Post, author of “But What Will People Say: Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love and Family Between Cultures,” and a community builder and mental health educator for immigrants, children of immigrants and anyone straddling more than one culture.
In 2019, Sahaj founded Brown Girl Therapy, the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization for children of immigrants. In this capacity, Sahaj aims to democratize mental health and infuse culture into our overall wellness conversations. In 2024, Sahaj was named a Verywell Mind 25 Honoree.
With a 6+ year career in journalism under her belt, Sahaj’s passion lies at the intersection of narrative storytelling and mental health advocacy. Sahaj’s words and work have been featured in Today, Good Morning America, CNN, The New York Times, HuffPost, and others. Sahaj also serves as a consultant, mental health educator and international speaker.