Orion Taraban is a psychologist, author, relationship expert and creator of the hugely popular PsycHacks platform. Best known for presenting the PsycHacks YouTube channel, Orion has built an audience of more than one million subscribers and generated over 150 million views through his thought-provoking content on psychology, relationships and personal development. His mission is to reduce unnecessary suffering by helping people better understand themselves, their relationships and the world around them. Through his videos, writing and speaking engagements, Orion has become one of the most influential voices in modern applied psychology.
Orion's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University, completed in 2004. He later shifted his focus towards psychology, earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University, San Francisco Bay, before completing a Doctor of Psychology degree at the same institution in 2016. His educational background combines creativity, communication and clinical expertise, enabling him to present complex psychological concepts clearly and engagingly.
While completing his professional training, Orion built extensive clinical and teaching experience across a variety of settings. He served as an Adjunct Professor at Baruch College and later at Alliant International University, where he designed and taught graduate-level psychology courses. Alongside his academic work, he provided psychotherapy and mental health support through organisations including Ohloff Recovery Programs, OMI Family Centre, Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area and the Wise Mind Institute. Since 2012, he has also led StellarGRE, an educational company providing personalised instruction and curriculum development for adult learners. In 2017, he established his private psychology practice, where he continues to work directly with clients on relationships, personal growth and mental wellbeing.
Beyond clinical practice, Orion has achieved international recognition through PsycHacks, which he launched as a platform to explore human behaviour, dating, relationships and self-development. His insights have reached millions through YouTube, podcasts and digital media, while his books, The Value of Others and the novel Starry Night, further explore themes of psychology and human connection. He has also developed Orion AI, a 24/7 guidance platform designed to make psychological and relationship insights accessible through interactive conversation. As a speaker, Orion combines clinical expertise with practical wisdom, helping audiences navigate relationships, personal growth and the challenges of modern life.
