Doug is a seasoned presenter, conducting seminars and leading programs of various lengths on the topic of marriage and relationships. Doug is a Kansas LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), further trained in couples therapy by Seattle's Gottman Institute, for which he also presents The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work seminar, and with his wife presents the Institute's Bringing Baby Home workshop.
Doug's style is natural, entertaining, personal, practical, and humorous, despite the serious nature of the research material he presents. He is also available to speak on other topics related to mental health, counseling, trauma, and life-effectiveness.
Be the first to review Dr. Doug Burford
Price Range: $0-$2500
Gig Length: 30 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
Doug engages audiences with thoroughly researched and prepared material relevant to relationships. Presented in an entertaining way, both serious and light-hearted, Doug helps audiences discover the personal relevance of material, even while sharing from his own marriage of thirty years.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Kansas
Facilitator - Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work® (Gottman Institute)
Co-Educator - Brining Baby Home® (Gottman Institute)
Facilitator and Facilitator-trainer - PREPARE/ENRICH® Relationship Assessment
Trauma Therapist practicing EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Certified Spiritual Director
Education:
Master of Divinity - Princeton Theological Seminary
Masters in Counseling - MidAmerica Nazarene University
Doctor of Ministry - Talbot School of Theology
Certification in Spiritual Direction - The Leadership Institute
Certification in Dementia Care - Johnson County Community College
Bachelors in Social Work - Kansas State University
Experience:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-KS), Overland Park, KS - Current
Resonate Relationship Clinic, Overland Park, KS
Counseling Staff: Westside Family ChurchChurch, Lenexa, KS
Senior Pastor: Ward Parkway Presbyterian Church, KCMO - (phone number hidden)9MarketPlace Chaplain for Ad Astra Information Systems - Current
Published:
Chicken Soup for the Christian Family Soul
Kansas City Star newspaper
The Leadership Journal
Preaching Magazine and (link hidden)
Live!
Personal:
Doug's greatest lessons have come from over thirty years of marriage and the raising with his wife of their three children.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work can be tailored for events as brief as a luncheon to as long as a weekend couples' retreat.
Projector and screen (or suitable wall)
Jefferson City, MO 
Business Motivational Speaker
8 Verified Bookings Yeni V. said “Gary created a very positive environment among mentors and mentees that had just met. Participants were extremely engaged. He is a pro at what he does.…”
St Louis, MO
Magician
39 Verified Bookings Brea M. said “Christian was a HUGE hit at our event and didn't stop amazing the attendees throughout the night. He was such a pleasure to work with, super efficient…”
Omaha, NE
Motivational Speaker
5 Verified Bookings Janae W. said “Stephanie spoke @ our Tea Party this past Saturday and she was amazing! She grabbed everyone's attention right off the bat with her humor and other…”
Lawton, OK
Family Expert
Do you realize how much employees who are caring for someone at home are costing your company by not supporting them? Early retirement, burnout, rehiring lesser…
List your services
Log In
