Child Psychiatry

Dr. Lea Lis is committed to never turning away a child because of a diagnosis and taking the most challanging cases.

Dr. Lea Lis is an expert in the field of Child Psychology

She has over 20 years of experience and has seen every diagnosis. Dr. Lea Lis believes that when you truly help a child, it creates a ripple—like a butterfly effect—that can transform the entire course of their life.

Dr. Lea Lis specializes in providing the highest quality mental healthcare for children, as well as helping with parenting issues, helping children deal with divorce, and helping to clarify learning issues. She is also available to treat college age kids and adults dealing with mood disorders, attention issues, or anxiety disorders. Dr. Lea Lis practices in Southampton, New York, and provides services such as comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, medication evaluation and treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral modification. Our practitioner treats a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, attention issues, asperger’s, oppositionality, and bedwetting. Hampton Insights also offers amazing evidence-based group therapy such as DBT, Social Skills Groups, and Coping with ADHD-both parenting and children groups.

  • 23 years of Child Psychiatry experience

  • Double Board-certified in Adult and Child Psychiatry

  • Assistant Clinical Professor at New York University School of Medicine

  • B.A. in Psychology from Dartmouth College

  • Medical Degree from New York Medical College

  • Residency at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, New York

  • Active member of 3 national Psychiatry Associations

  • Published numerous articles & books on Child Psychiatry

  • She has treated hundreds of patients

  • She is a dedicated wife, mother, and community builder

Put your child in the care of Southampton’s best

How Treatment Starts

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation is an in-depth, personalized assessment that examines emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and medical factors to form a complete understanding of an individual’s mental health. It integrates clinical expertise with a holistic view of the person to deliver precise diagnoses and tailored, effective treatment recommendations.

Next Steps

Hampton Insights puts together a tailored plan based on your child’s needs. Below is a list of Hampton Insight services.

  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation is an in-depth, personalized assessment that examines emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and medical factors to form a complete understanding of an individual’s mental health. It integrates clinical expertise with a holistic view of the person to deliver precise diagnoses and tailored, effective treatment recommendations.

  • Hampton Institute has clinicians who use the best psychotherapy techniques known, with CBT, DBT, and Executive functioning training for both adults and children.

  • Prescribe and manage appropriate medications to optimize mental health.

  • Neuropsychological testing is a comprehensive, multi-session evaluation designed to diagnose complex neurodevelopmental conditions in both children and adults, often addressing concerns like ADHD, Autism, and executive dysfunction. This involved assessment (3–4 sessions) goes beyond standard psychoeducational evaluations to provide an in-depth understanding of cognitive and behavioral functions, helping to guide precise treatment planning and necessary accommodations.

  • 2 Sessions

    The goal is to identify learning disabilities (like Dyslexia) or to determine if a student qualifies for special education services or classroom/testing accommodations.

    3-4 Sessions

    More in-depth evaluation. The goal is to diagnose complex neurodevelopmental conditions. It’s often used when there are concerns about ADHD, Autism, and executive dysfunction.

  • Administration of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)

    ADOS-2 is the gold standard for diagnosing Autism. It is recommended to be combined with Neuropsychological Testing. We offer this assessment in both English and Spanish.

  • Offered periodically and designed to equip individuals with practical skills for navigating intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with distress.

Everything you need for your first appointment

The link below contains forms, policies, procedures, insurance information, and helpful tips for you and your child to be ready for their appointment

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