Joe Nucci
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| Born | February 3, 1994 Watsonville, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Psychotherapist, author, podcaster |
Notable work | Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free |
Joseph Nucci (born February 3, 1994) is an American psychotherapist, author, and podcaster. He is known for his 2025 book Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free, which examines misconceptions in popular mental health discourse, and for his commentary on the use of psychological language in media and online culture.[1]
Early life and education
Joseph Nucci was born on February 3, 1994, in Watsonville, California, and was raised in Monterey and Santa Cruz, California. He attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, where he completed his undergraduate studies. He later earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in 2021.
Career
Nucci is a licensed psychotherapist who writes and speaks about the influence of pop psychology and social media on public understanding of mental health.[2]
In 2025, he published his debut book, Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free, through HarperOne. The book critiques the casual use of psychological terminology, self-diagnosis trends, and the oversimplification of clinical concepts in popular culture.[3]
Nucci’s perspectives on mental health myths and online psychological discourse have been cited in media outlets including Vox, where he discussed how viral psychological labels can distort public understanding of mental health concepts.[2]
He hosts the podcast Psychobabble with Joe Nucci, which explores psychological concepts and cultural narratives surrounding mental health.
Reception
Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free received a review from Publishers Weekly, which described the book as a “thought-provoking if uneven look at the challenges and complexities of the public discourse around mental health.” The review noted that the book effectively critiques therapy-related myths while occasionally focusing heavily on individual influencers rather than broader systemic issues.[3]
The book has also been discussed in media coverage examining the rise of pop psychology and therapy language in online culture, with commentators highlighting its emphasis on distinguishing clinical psychology from its popularized interpretations.[1]
Bibliography
- Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free (HarperOne, 2025)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nucci, Joe. "Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths and the Truths to Set You Free". Big Think. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Romano, Aja. "How therapy language took over the internet". Vox. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Psychobabble: Viral Mental Health Myths & the Truths to Set You Free". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
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