Leslie Boutte MS, LPC-S, RPT-S

Leslie co-founded and practices at Illuminated Hope Counseling & Consulting, PLLC in Dallas, TX. Leslie is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas, Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor (RPT-S), EMDR Certified, and an EMDR Consultant-in-Training. Leslie currently works with children, families, and adults in her private practice. Leslie also provides training and therapy to fellow therapists, RPT Supervision, LPC Supervision, and EMDR Consultation. Prior to co-founding her practice, Leslie worked as Assistant Director of Clinical Services at the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center. Leslie received her BS in Psychology from Tulane University and her MS in Counseling from the University of North Texas, where she fell in love with play therapy. Leslie has presented locally and nationally on topics such as treating trauma across the lifespan, child abuse dynamics, child development, play therapy, and working with caregivers.