Lesley Bonga, BS, MHP
Southern Illinois Supportive Services Coordinator
Lesley Bonga is a Southern Illinois Supportive Services Coordinator for The 24/7 Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline overseen by The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence.
Lesley obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Phoenix where she minored in Latin and Anthropology and has attended Walden University for her master’s in clinical counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy. She has obtained certifications as a trauma professional, and is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
She has 11 years’ experience as a Crisis Counselor, Outpatient Mental Health Counselor, and Substance Abuse Counselor in inpatient, dual diagnosis, and outpatient settings. Lesley has lived in Southern Illinois for 18 years and is passionate about serving the Southern Illinois community.
