Lori Gottlieb is an American writer and psychotherapist born in Los Angeles in 1966. She has established herself as a prominent voice in mental health and relationships through both her published work and media presence. Gottlieb is best known for her New York Times bestselling books, including Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough. Her work combines personal narrative with professional insight, drawing on her experience as a therapist to explore contemporary issues around mental health, relationships, and life decisions. Beyond books, Gottlieb maintains an active presence in popular media. She writes the weekly "Dear Therapist" advice column for The Atlantic and co-hosts the iHeart Radio podcast "Dear Therapists." Her TED Talk was among the most-watched talks of 2019, reflecting her ability to communicate psychological concepts to broad audiences.