Meet The Founder
Miana Bryant, originally from Prince George's County, Maryland, is a proud graduate of Howard University School of Social Work. She is licensed in social work in both Maryland and Washington, DC, and currently works as a licensed mental health professional, actively pursuing further qualifications in independent social work. Additionally, she serves as a school-based therapist in the Prince George's County Public School System and a talk therapist in Northwest DC. Specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, Miana is deeply committed to offering comprehensive and empathetic support to individuals facing mental health struggles.
Drawing from her journey, Miana founded The Mental Elephant, a global platform to connect with those encountering similar challenges. Through her leadership, The Mental Elephant strives to enhance access to mental health resources and assistance, focusing on empowering individuals and dismantling obstacles to care.
In her various roles as a clinician, advocate, school-based therapist, and non-profit organization leader, Miana Bryant remains resolute in her mission to advance mental well-being and resilience across communities nationwide.
Contact us.
thementalelephant@gmail.com
(202)-753-9887
Prince Georges County, MD 20772
Meet The Co-Founder
Michea Bryant is an award-winning filmmaker from PG County, Maryland, and the older sister of Miana Bryant. A graduate of The University of Southern California with her MFA in Film & TV Production, Michea has produced, edited, written, and directed many content, including a festival-winning supernatural thesis film. Her short film, Heart Eyes, a coming-of-age story starring a Black girl with Down syndrome, is airing on Magic Johnson’s Aspire TV network. Before USC, Michea earned her BA in Communication Mass Media & Journalism from La Salle University, where she was a women’s basketball team member and an intern for the Washington Football Team and Comcast Sportsnet. Michea is a USC Black Alumni Association Scholar, a Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society member, and a Special Olympics volunteer. As the Co-Founder of The Mental Elephant, she is tasked with developing and executing video content, logo designs, and graphics that reflect organizational values and increase the digital footprint across multiple platforms.