About Us

Dr. Leesha is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist; dynamic public speaker; and best-selling author. Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dr. Leesha earned both her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Upon graduation from medical school, she completed her general psychiatry residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, followed by a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry. She completed a second fellowship in Community Psychiatry/Public Health during which she obtained her Master of Public Health degree. For the last ten years, she has lived and worked in Alabama, providing psychiatric services to children and adults in the Birmingham area.  

In addition to her work as a full-time physician, Dr. Leesha is a leading authority on women’s and children’s mental health and a highly sought-after parenting expert. She has a heart for moms, especially those who struggle with mommy guilt, the nagging sense of inadequacy and constant fear of failing as a parent. Dr. Leesha, herself, is a mother to three energetic children, so she knows first-hand how tough parenting can be. Through a collective of creative initiatives, Dr. Leesha has created a safe space for moms to celebrate motherhood but also lament its challenges. She wrote a book, Ditch the Mommy Guilt: A Blueprint for the Modern Mommy, she hosted her inaugural conference Motherhood: The Remix, and is launching her newly minted coaching program and online course, all designed to support mommy mental health and wellness. Dr. Leesha is changing the narrative for all mothers, creating a new story in which self-care is no longer perceived as a frivolous pursuit; moms recognize the of magnitude of their value contained within their role as a parent; and where moms boldly puts themselves first.

Happy, healthy moms raise happy, healthy children.