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Struggling with Mommy Guilt? Meet Dr. Leesha.

Equal parts psychiatrist, therapist, and friend, Dr. Leesha knows first-hand how tough parenting can be. As a mother to three energetic children and a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, she has been there, done that, and is still doing it. Through her blog, email newsletter, online course, books, and speaking engagements, she delivers parenting truths laced with humor, transparency, and grace to refresh and restore overwhelmed, stressed-out mommas.

The Blueprint

Ditch the Mommy Guilt: A Blueprint for the Modern Mommy — The Book, The Course and the 31-DayDevotional and the T-Shirt.

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Public Speaking

If you are looking for a dynamic andengaging public speaker to bring humor, heals and healing to your event, hire Dr. Leesha.

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When the World is Hurting: Talking to your Children about War & Violence

March 6, 2022 0 comments Anxiety, Children's Mental Health, Family, Grief, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Parenting Birmingham Alabama, children, drleesha, Mental Health, mental health awareness, Mental Illness Education, Psychiatrist Dr. Leesha

Our Children Have Questions A few days ago, my son peppered me with questions – “Mom, what’s happening? Are we going to have World War […]

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What I Wish I Knew …

February 20, 2022 0 comments Family, Motherhood, Parenting Birmingham Alabama, blackmom, children, kids, moms, motherhood, Parenting, parenting truth Dr. Leesha

Three babies – I had a whole three babies who are now my big babies at ages 7, 11, and 14. Before I became a […]

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What’s Your Word: the 2022 Edition

January 3, 2022 0 comments Mental Health, Self-Care Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, fresh start, Mental Health, new start, new year, Psychiatrist, self care, self love Dr. Leesha

In the aftermath of years 2020 and 2021, I am, admittedly, a bit hesitant to proclaim my word for 2022. Despite my apprehension, I choose […]

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More From the Blog

I love that she was real and talked from a parent’s perspective. She talked on our level and not like a psychiatrist with terms we didn’t know. I loved when her daughter jumped on her lap. I though she really gets it. She is realistic and a mom, too.

—Paige L.

The whole woman was ministered to: mind, body, spirit.

—Simone C.

Ditch the Mommy Guilt is a book that ushers mothers through an insightful journey to healthier, happier parenting. Motherhood is one that typically comes with little or no guidance, but Dr. Leesha's brilliant text will assist many mothers in parenting without guilt or second guesses. You must read this smart guide to healthier and happier motherhood ... without any guilt.

—Dr. Ty Moody, Worship Center Christian Church

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