Dr. Meleeka Talks Mental Health, Film, and Empowerment Journey

When you sit down with Dr. Meleeka Clary, you quickly realize she’s not just another face on a screen — she’s the real deal. Raw, open, and powerful. A clinical psychologist, filmmaker, single mom, advocate, and now TV host — her story isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about figuring it out anyway, even when life keeps trying to knock you down.

“I’m just living proof that you can take all the mess, all the heartbreak, and still do something meaningful with it,” she says with a calm kind of strength. “You don’t have to be perfect to make an impact.”

A New Chapter: The Dr. Meleeka Clary Show

Today, Dr. Clary is the host of her own talk show — The Dr. Meleeka Clary Show, powered by Suite Recordings — where she interviews guests, shares healing tools, and creates space for real conversations.

“It’s not just a show,” she explains. “It’s therapy in a different form. It’s community. It’s truth. It’s that one hour you get to say, ‘Wow, I’m not alone in this.’”

Before this, she had a previous run on Bold Brave TV, where she tested the waters of broadcast. That chapter is closed, but it taught her how powerful her voice could be. “Bold Brave was a great start,” she says. “But this right here? This new show? It’s all me. It’s my vision, my soul, my stories.”

The Woman Behind the Doctor Title

Dr. Clary’s accolades are impressive — she’s currently working toward her PhD in Clinical Psychology, and she was recently recognized as the Best Clinical Psychologist of the Decade by IAOTP (International Association of Top Professionals). She’ll be honored at their prestigious gala this year.

“I cried when I got that news,” she says. “Because it wasn’t just about me. It was for every single person who ever felt broken or invisible. I’ve been there.”

And she really has. Her journey includes losing her father at 18, raising her children as a single mom, and stepping away from the entertainment world years ago after facing harassment. But she came back. Stronger. Smarter. Bolder.

Three Corners of Deception: Film That Hits Home

One of Dr. Clary’s proudest moments is her award-winning film Three Corners of Deception, which she wrote, directed, and starred in — based on her own painful legal battle.

“I didn’t make that movie for Hollywood. I made it for women like me,” she says. “For people who’ve been through courtrooms, been silenced, been doubted. That film gave me back my voice.”

The movie is now earning buzz at festivals and streaming platforms — not for glitz, but for its raw truth.

A Message to Anyone Who’s Struggling

Dr. Clary is the kind of woman who refuses to let her story go untold — and she encourages others to do the same.

“I want people to know: it’s okay to start over. It’s okay to fall apart. What matters is that you keep showing up,” she says. “Whether that’s in a classroom, on a set, or just getting out of bed — it all counts.”

As Dr. Meleeka Clary continues to expand her impressive career, her momentum shows no signs of slowing. With unwavering dedication, she is building a powerful TV platform that aims to inspire, educate, and elevate voices that often go unheard. Her passion for storytelling shines through in the films she creates, tackling important social issues and bringing meaningful narratives to the forefront. Whether she's behind the camera or in front of live audience, Dr. Clary commands attention with her insight, grace.