Dr. Reo Leslie is the Director of the Colorado School for Family Therapy, a state-approved private occupational school, this practitioner brings over three decades of behavioral health experience. Licensed in Colorado since 1996 as an LMFT, LPC, and LAC, key credentials include Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Clinical foundations feature direct training and supervision under Dr. Carl Rogers in the 1980s, alongside extensive post-doctoral study in Jungian, play, sandplay, and art therapies. Education encompasses master's degrees in divinity, management, international relations, and national security, paired with a Doctor of Ministry in Theology and Psychology and multi-denominational ordination.
Public Policy & Legislative Impact
A prominent voice in Colorado state governance, appointments include:
Vice-Chair of the Professional Counselors Examiners Board (appointed by Gov. Owens, 2005)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Representative on the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (appointed by Gov. Ritter, 2007–2012)
Appointments to DORA, the Denver DA’s Mental Health Advisory Council, and Mental Health Colorado’s Public Policy Committee
A frequent expert witness before the legislature, major policy accomplishments include authoring HB14-1271 and HB17-1011 (both enacted unanimously), drafting HB19-1019, co-drafting HB23-1031, and co-rewriting the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act (CRS 12-245) in 2018. Recognition includes a joint legislative award from the Black Democratic Legislative Caucus, Senate President, and House Speaker.
Academia, Sports, & Community Service
Since 1992, teaching roles have spanned undergraduate to doctoral levels across Colorado universities, earning Argosy University’s Faculty of the Year (2018). Professional sports experience includes serving as an NFL-approved clinician, working with the Denver Broncos (2013–2018) and the Chicago Bears (2015–2017). Continued advocacy includes leadership within CAMFT and AAMFT, as well as serving on U.S. Service Academy selection panels for Senators Bennett and Hickenlooper.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the DORA complaint process
Best practices for how to respond to a Dora Complaint
Actions to avoid if you receive a DORA complaint
When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:00 - 1:30pm MTN
Where: Google Meet link provided upon registration
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for our continuing education Train & Gain webinar series.
[60-minute presentation eligible for 1 CEU then an optional, 30-minute Q&A to follow]