Leyla Çelebi, M.D.

Dr. Leyla Çelebi is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. She graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and completed her specialty training at Bakırköy Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital, one of Türkiye's leading psychiatric institutions. Since 2023, she has been practicing at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital. Education MD, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2008–2014) Specialization in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Bakırköy Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Hospital (2019) Professional Experience Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital (2023–Present) Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital (2020–2023) Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital (2019–2020) Volunteer Psychiatrist, ÇEMATEM (Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Center) during residency Areas of Expertise Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorders Anxiety Disorders Depression Behavioral Disorders Mood Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) School and Learning Problems Family Counseling Adolescent Substance Use Disorders Research Her specialization thesis, "The Effects of Parental Attitudes and Psychiatric Comorbidities on Completion of Inpatient Treatment in Male and Female Adolescents with Substance Use Disorder," was accepted into the Yeşilay Doctoral Students Scholarship Program, highlighting her academic interest in adolescent addiction and family-related factors influencing treatment outcomes. Clinical Focus Dr. Leyla Çelebi provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, developmental, and substance use disorders. She has particular experience in adolescent addiction treatment, gained through her work at ÇEMATEM, where she participated in the multidisciplinary care of young people with substance use disorders. Her approach emphasizes early intervention, family involvement, and individualized treatment plans to support healthy psychological development. Professional Profile Dr. Leyla Çelebi combines strong academic training with clinical experience at leading psychiatric hospitals in Türkiye. Her expertise in child and adolescent mental health, together with her research in adolescent substance use disorders, enables her to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to the unique needs of young patients and their families.