Dr. Meleeka Clary charts a success story for herself as a Clinical Psychologist and a Filmmaker.

She is committed to contributing towards positive social change by utilizing both professions.

The world has witnessed several success stories over the years, where people have largely celebrated the success stories of many male professionals across industries worldwide. How often have they celebrated females’ success stories and growth across sectors? Well, things have changed for the better, and people have seen how women have reached the forefront of almost all industries globally.

This positive development has been possible because several women believed in their visions, fought for their dreams, overcame struggles and obstacles and became their best versions amidst massive saturation and competition. Dr. Meleeka Clary is one of the finest examples of an intelligent, beautiful and compassionate human being who chose psychology and entertainment to get nearer her visions of seeing a society where people thrive on positive mental attitudes and outlooks in life.

Today, when Dr. Meleeka Clary, a well-known clinical psychologist, filmmaker, singer, actress, director, writer and model, looks back, she feels she has come a long way in her chosen fields and still thinks she has a long way to go. Putting more lighton a few of her struggles, she says how her divorce impacted her deeply as it had also turned into a political battle.

Due to favouritism from the judicial system, she had to face the brunt of it. Therefore, today, she is also a Human Rights Activist as she feels that if she could share the trials and tribulations she faced in life, she could help with abuse of discretion awareness.

Dr. Meleeka Clary loves helping people communicate more effectively and think positively about their situations. Hence, as a clinical psychologist and filmmaker, she tries to contribute to positive social change by utilizing both professions.

She was born into a family of eight siblings and had a challenging childhood as her father faced constant struggles, including substance abuse. Born in Boston to a model mother and entrepreneur father, her childhood was marked by financial struggles and family health issues. Since growing up, her innate dance and drama skills motivated her to be a part of the field.

Hence, as an eight-year-old, she joined Vicki’s School of Dancing and Acting. By 17, she was out on her own and even dropped out of high school to work and earn. However, later, she realized the importance of education and rejoined to complete her studies. At 21, she became a real estate investor, achieving financial independence. Academically as well, she did wonders by graduating with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice, along with a paralegal degree from Northeastern University.

Though her professional and personal lives would often throw her the greatest curveballs, she would stay determined and courageous on her path, eventually attaining a degree in clinical psychology. Simultaneously, she also worked towards strengthening her acting and modelling career. She managed all this while caring for and raising her children as a single mother.

Dr. Meleeka Clary completed her PhD at Walden University in 2021, excelling as a clinical psychologist with HMWP Psychology Counseling in Carmel, Indiana, since 2020. She is also a former educator who taught at Ivy Tech Institute, Lincoln Tech Career Institute, ITT Technical Institute and Premier Education Group between 2005 and 2013.

Her presence grew beyond the US to other states and parts of the world when her work as a filmmaker and actor was lauded at notable film festivals. Her film, “Three Corners of Deception,” in 2018, where she managed hats of a writer, director and actor, gained massive recognition, which helped her win big at several film festivals.

Dr. Meleeka Clary aims to change one’s thinking and behavior towards a better way of living a quality life span.