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Our Team
Leslie Boutte, LPC-S, RPT-S™, TF-CBT Certified, EMDR Certified, and EMDR Consultant in Training
Leslie has been a therapist serving the Dallas community for ten years. She received her BS in Psychology from Tulane University and her MS in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Leslie began her training in counseling and play therapy at UNT, a premier training hub nationally for play therapists.
Leslie believes that each person deserves individualized care and there is no one-size-fits-all in therapy. She utilizes various treatment modalities to fit your needs and provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space to heal (whether it be via in-person or telehealth services).
Leslie spent over eight years at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, a local non-profit providing services for families affected by the most severe cases of child abuse in Dallas County. Leslie also provided clinical supervision to staff and interns as well as training other therapists both locally and nationally on counseling and trauma-informed care.
Leslie is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S #70164) in Texas and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #0018703) in Colorado, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™ (RPT-S™), trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and certified in both Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Leslie sees children ages two and up as well as adults, families, and fellow therapists.
Consultation and training are important in this field. Leslie actively seeks continuing education as well as trains others in trauma-informed care and has presented at the national and international level. Consultations on important issues are also provided with other mental health professionals.
Leslie is also able to provide clinical supervision to therapists working towards their LPC or RPT™ and EMDR Consultation for therapists seeking EMDR Certification.
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Lauren Copenhaver, LPC-S, RPT-S™, EMDR Trained and TF-CBT Certified
Lauren Copenhaver is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (LPC-S) whose previous clinical experience consists of providing trauma-informed, evidenced based treatment to children, adolescents and families who were victims of violent crimes at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center.
Lauren received her Masters of Science in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman's University in 2014. Lauren is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™ (RPT-S™) and is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Lauren is a member of Postpartum Support International and has been trained in perinatal mood disorders; she is pursuing a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). Some of her special interests include perinatal mental health, group therapy and incorporating expressive art activities into session.
Lauren is committed to working collaboratively with clients to create empowering treatment plans and provide the highest level of care. Her services are inclusive, affirming and tailored to meet the needs of each individual that she sees.
Consultation and training are important in this field. Lauren actively seeks continuing education and provides trainings to others on a variety of clinical topics. Lauren has presented at the local, state, national and international level. Consultations on important clinical concerns are also offered to fellow mental health professionals.
Lauren provides clinical supervision to therapists working towards their LPC as well as supervision for therapists pursuing an RPT™.
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Ana Guzmán, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™,
EMDR Consultant in Training,
TF-CBT Certified, PCIT Certified
Ana is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) with a passion for serving diverse communities, particularly Latinx and Spanish-speaking families. Her career in mental health began after transitioning from a previous profession in higher education, driven by a profound desire to support others.
Ana holds a Master's in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. She gained extensive experience working with families affected by child abuse during her seven-year tenure at the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center.
Ana is certified in multiple evidence-based modalities, including:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT™)-Supervisor, Ana integrates play therapy with various modalities to support children's unique needs.
Dedicated to ongoing education and training, Ana:
Actively pursues continuing education
Trains professionals in trauma-informed care
Presents at national and international conferences
Provides consultations on critical issues with fellow mental health professionals
Ana's commitment to cultural sensitivity and inclusivity earned her the inaugural Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity award from the Texas Association for Play Therapy (TAPT) in 2021.
In addition to her clinical work, Ana provides:
Clinical supervision to therapists pursuing their LPC
Supervision for Registered Play Therapist (RPT™) certification
EMDR consultation for therapists seeking EMDR certification
Ana uses she/her/ella pronouns.
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