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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, MS, LPC-S, RPT-S™,
PMH-C, TF-CBT Certified and EMDR Trained

Lauren Copenhaver, LPC-S, believes therapy is most effective when it’s collaborative, inclusive, and rooted in trust. She partners with clients to co-create meaningful, individualized treatment plans that honor their lived experiences, needs and identities. In her clinical work and beyond, Lauren is passionately dedicated to advocacy within the mental health field, cultural humility, lifelong learning and expanding access to ethical, client-centered care.

Lauren received her Masters of Science in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman's University in 2014. Before transitioning to private practice in 2021, Lauren provided trauma-informed, evidenced based treatment to children, adolescents and families who were were impacted by abuse at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center.

Lauren is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™ (RPT-S™) and maintains a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. She is also certified in Trauma -Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Lauren’s clinical specialties include:

Trauma
Perinatal mental health and mood disorders
Play therapy

In additional to her clinical specialties, Lauren has pursued further education and hands-on experience in EMDR, parenting support, group therapy, neurodivergence, and the use of expressive arts to support emotional healing and self-expression.

For Lauren, ethical and effective therapy is grounded in a foundation of continued education, thoughtful peer consultation, and supportive supervision. In order to support the growth and sustainability of fellow mental health professionals, Lauren offers the following services:

Trainings: Lauren stays current with emerging research and best practices within her areas of specialty. She has presented on a wide range of clinical topics at local, state, national, and international conferences.
Peer Consultation: Lauren provides individual and group consultation for mental health professionals seeking clinical insight, support, or a reflective space for case exploration.
Clinical Supervision: As an approved supervisor, Lauren offers clinical supervision for therapists pursuing their LPC, as well as supervision for clinicians working toward their Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) credential.

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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: