Richard Bates
Leavenworth (Lawrence via Telehealth), KS locations
LCMFT, M.S.F.T., BAE, RN

Education
Friends University
Masters in Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
UMKC
BA in Elementary Education
RN
About Richard
The relationship counselor
I am a veteran of the United States Air Force, grieved the loss of three children, have a blended family (father and a stepfather to two teens), and the most amazing relationship. Happy and fulfilling relationships do happen. And blended families can be very peaceful and fulfilling as well. I have both!
I was trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist in at Friends University and am trained to help individuals as well.. My qualifications include a Masters in Science in Marriage and Family Therapy with a license to practice in Kansas, a B.A. in Elementary Education and years of experience as a Registered Nurse in both ICU and mental health. I have been in practicing in mental health for twelve years, with eight of those years at this practice.
I will not ask you to do what I haven’t done myself; and what I have done is found peace, purpose, love, joy and understanding. A therapist helped me get there. I no longer have an anger problem, an unfulfilled life, or a life plagued with meaninglessness. Though able to help with many things, my particular areas of expertise are relationship difficulty, infidelity, sexual intimacy, pornography, teens, grieving and anger.
I can be reached directly by email at richard@cfhtherapy.com