Leslie Sanders, LMSW-IPR
CEO, Therapist
Leslie Sanders, LMSW-IPR brings over 25 years’ experience in social services. Leslie has experience in program development, supervision, and oversight of federal grant projects, hospital social work, hospice, behavioral health insurance, partial hospitalization program growth and development, mobile assessment team development and oversight, psychiatric hospital clinical directorship and home health. Leslie believes that all people deserve the opportunity for growth and wellness. Leslie has one child whom she adores and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Leslie serves as Clinical Director and Chief Executive Officer with Sojourn Center.
Robyn Webster, MS, LPC-Intern
Director, Therapist
Robyn Webster, MS, LPC-Intern (supervised by Lori Vann, M.A., LPC-S) is a graduate of the University of Arkansas. Robyn has worked in a variety of settings and with a diverse client base. Robyn works from a Person-Centered approach and believes that connection is the key to therapeutic growth. Robyn has special interest areas in working with individuals that identify as LGBT+. Outside of clinical practice, Robyn enjoys playing tennis, softball, and spending time with her spouse and their fur kids.
Robyn Serves as Facility Director and Therapist with Sojourn Center.
Lisa Ruth, LVN
Nurse Manager
Lisa Ruth, LVN joins Sojourn Center with a great deal of experience in the mental health field. Lisa has worked in outpatient clinic, inpatient, and outpatient settings during her 10 years of being a nurse. Lisa takes pride in being able to help clients and to aid in their journey while receiving mental health services. Lisa brings to Sojourn Center over 9 years of experience working in utilization review and works diligently to help the patient’s insurance get an accurate portrait of the patient’s experience. Lisa has worked at all levels of management and has special interest areas in hospital management and crisis prevention. Lisa is a certified Crisis Prevention and Intervention Instructor and has facilitated the training for over 4 years to over 300 people. Outside of work Lisa enjoys sporting events with her children, shopping, and traveling with her husband.
Kimberly Parker, MS, LPC, LCDC
Program Therapist
Kimberly Parker, MS, LPC, LCDC joins the team with experience in the mental health field and higher education with specializations in addictions, dual diagnosis, academic counseling, and play therapy. Additionally, she has experience in working with clients who suffer from chronic mental illness (i.e.: schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, etc.) with and without psychotic features. Throughout her time in the mental health field, she has had the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, groups, and families in residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient settings. Kimberly utilizes a client centered approach, as she believes in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship and when beneficial for the client, she implements cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy techniques. Kimberly believes in collaborating with her clients in an effort to ensure that they get back on track and live the lives they were always meant to live!
Outside of work hours, Kimberly is "social butterfly" and enjoys spending time with her family (especially her two nieces and nephew) and exploring DFW (as she is a California native).