Professional Highlights
Double Board-certified in Child and Adult Psychiatry
Over 25 years of Psychiatry experience
She has treated thousands of patients
Published numerous articles & books on Psychiatry
She is a national media voice on mental health.
She is a dedicated wife, mother, and community builder
Dr. Lea Lis
Dr. Lea Lis has over 20 years of experience and has seen every diagnosis. She is committed to never turning away a child because of a diagnosis and taking the most challenging cases.
Dr. Lis is double board-certified in Child and Adult Psychiatry and is regarded as a respected expert in her field. She has over 23 years of experience in Psychiatry, has treated thousands of patients, has made numerous scholarly contributions, and is an author and national media voice on children’s mental health. Dr. Lea Lis’s calling to psychiatry and medicine began at age 15, when she first began working at Hillside Psychiatric Hospital — a formative experience that set the course for a distinguished career centered on the mental health of children and adults.
Dr. Lis is highly respected on the wide range of mental health challenges that children might face. Through her training and private practice, she has developed a deep expertise in working with modern families of all types. She treats conditions including ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and developmental challenges in children and adolescents. Throughout her career, Dr. Lis has advocated for better care for children at both the professional and political levels.
A cornerstone of her clinical philosophy is the belief that early intervention and open family communication are essential to long-term child well-being. She holds that children thrive in loving and respectful environments, and her goal is to help all parents raise strong, secure, and resilient children who become strong, secure, and resilient adults.
Dr. Lis is committed to providing the highest quality mental healthcare. Dr. Lea Lis’s practice is rooted in evidence-based care and a family-centered approach, and it continues to set a standard for child and adult psychiatry.
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BA: Psychology from Darmouth College
MD: New York Medical College
Residency: Saint Vincent’s Hospital, New York
Fellowship: Fellowship at New York University School of Medicine -
Dr. Lis served as Assistant Clinical Professor at New York University School of Medicine, training the next generation of psychiatrists. Her peer-reviewed research has addressed critical issues in child mental health, including the impact of trauma on children and mentoring in psychiatric residency programs. These publications have appeared in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice and the Journal of Academic Psychiatry.
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Dr. Lis is a member of both the American Psychiatric Association's National Ethics Committee and the New York County District Branch Ethics Committee — bodies that review member conduct and shape APA policy on ethical issues. She has also served on the APA's Board of Trustees and has presented widely at national psychiatric conferences, including the APA's annual meetings and the Institute of Psychiatric Services.
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Dr. Lis is the author of No Shame: Real Talk With Your Kids About Sex, Self-Confidence, and Healthy Relationships, a widely praised resource for parents navigating children's emotional and psychological development. She contributes a well-received column to Psychology Today and Thrive Global, and has been featured as a child mental health expert by ABC, CBS, NBC, U.S. News,The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Times London and Good Housekeeping, as well as numerous podcasts.
