Cecily Batiste, Ph.D., LPC-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas and a trauma focused clinician with experience in clinical practice, supervision, training, and research. She is the owner of Experience Life Counseling Services, where she works with individuals and supports clinicians in building ethical, reflective, and sustainable practices.

Dr. Batiste holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and brings a research informed lens to her clinical and supervisory work. Her professional interests include complex trauma, counselor development, and culturally responsive care, with particular attention to clinician preparedness and confidence in addressing race based and systemic trauma in treatment.

Dr. Batiste’s work is grounded in mentorship, reflective practice, and bridging research with real world application. She integrates EMDR therapy into her clinical and training work and serves the EMDR community through consultation, education, and leadership, with a focus on strengthening access, competency, and integrity in trauma treatment.