Dr. Vanessa Milagros, PhD, LMHC
Media and Press
Dr. Vanessa Milagros is a licensed mental health therapist, relationship expert, and the creator behind the viral “Bird Theory” explanation that has reached millions. She translates complex psychological concepts into clear and meaningful tools for everyday life. Her work focuses on relationships, emotional wellness, and anxiety, with a mission to help people feel seen, safe, and understood.
Dr. Vanessa has been featured on national television, interviewed by major media outlets, and recognized for her ability to make mental health accessible to a wide audience.
Featured In
USA Today
Featured expert in an article discussing the Bird Theory and the science behind emotional connection.
Upworthy / Scoop Magazine
Featured in an article discussing how younger generations experience mental health and emotional challenges in a different way than previous generations.
Tamron Hall Show
Dr. Vanessa appeared on the Tamron Hall Show as a featured mental health expert to discuss her viral Bird Theory video and the relationship science behind emotional connection. She broke down the psychology of bids for connection and offered simple ways couples and families can strengthen emotional bonds in everyday moments.
Her segment focused on the power of small interactions in building healthy relationships and why millions of viewers connected with the concept.
Dr. Vanessa Milagros, PhD on the Tamron Hall Show
Expert Topics
Producers and journalists can contact Dr. Vanessa for expert commentary on:
• Relationship health
• Attachment styles
• Anxiety and emotional wellness
• Emotional maturity
• Communication skills
• Viral psychology trends
• Breakup recovery
• Mental health for families and couples
• Boundary setting
• Trauma informed insights
Interview Requests
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