Doug Burford, DMin, LCPC

Doug is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC) (KS), specializing in couples therapy and in trauma recovery. He is Level 3 trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and is trained in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), often used effectively with trauma, including by the Veteran's Administration for PTSD. Doug is a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Certification Trainer,and a certified Enneagram coach. Doug and Claudia lead together the Gottman Institute's Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work seminar, in which he is a trained educator, and the Bringing Baby Home seminar, in which she is a trained educator. Claudia has worked all her life in specialities related to children, including at The Family Conservancy and Children's Mercy Hospital. She currently serves as a Parent Educator with Parents As Teachers in the Blue Valley District. Married for over 35 years, they have raised three children and are now enjoying children-in-law, and grandchildren.