Media & Press
Dr. Rebecca Lesser Allen is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and writer whose work has been featured in national and international publications. She is frequently interviewed on relationships, parenting, motherhood, burnout, adolescent mental health, identity, and emotional wellbeing.
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HuffPost UK
Who Am I Beyond Dad? The Identity Shift More Fathers Are Opening Up About
July 2026
Dr. Rebecca Lesser Allen was featured in HuffPost UK discussing identity after parenthood, why many parents lose touch with themselves, and why maintaining a sense of self benefits both parents and children.
In the article, she explains:
"The goal isn't to become the person you were before children. It's to continue growing and evolving while integrating parenthood into a much larger sense of self."
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Slate
I wanted this baby. I planned for this baby. Why wasn’t I happy?
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APA Monitor
Psychologists are studying the factors at play and helping people decide whether to become parents
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Dear LAist
How Do I Make Friends in LA?
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Ritual
How to Cope With Pregnancy Loss
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Pediatrician.io
7 Ways to Build Open Communication With Your Teenager
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Mamawell
A Mom's Cheat Sheet to Overstimulation
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Mommy Rheum
8 Effective Tips to Increase Emotional Resilience from Mental Health Professionals
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Shondaland
Women Who Said “Yes” to Body Acceptance