Summary
Lea Lis is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with over a decade of clinical leadership as the primary practitioner at MINDFUL KID in Southampton, NY, and a history of academic roles at NYU School of Medicine. She combines evidence-based psychopharmacology, CBT, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to treat mood, anxiety, attention, and behavioral disorders across childhood through young adulthood. An active advocate and former APA board member and speaker, she has influenced policy, residency training, and ethics while presenting symposia at national meetings. Lea is also an author—her book "No Shame" reflects a commitment to reshaping how families talk about sex, confidence, and relationships. Her work is notable for blending rigorous assessment and individualized, family-centered care with public education and advocacy. Based in the New York City area, she maintains a research-informed practice certified in gold-standard autism assessment tools.
6 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Smith College
Psychiatry Residency Program, Psychiatry Residency Program at St. Vincent Hospital
Doctor of Medicine - MD, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing, Doctor of Medicine - MD, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing at New York Medical College
Bachelor's degree, Psychology, Bachelor's degree, Psychology at Dartmouth College