Connect With Rick

 Rick Presley, is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist based in Lenexa, Kansas, specializing in trauma, relationship healing, and recovery from problematic sexual behaviors. With over 15 years of clinical experience, he is dedicated to helping individuals and couples move from pain and disconnection toward clarity, healing, and meaningful change. 

Rick is a Kansas-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. He earned his degree from Friends University and has been in clinical practice for over a decade. ()

He holds advanced certifications and training, including:

• Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
• Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Trained in Somatic Experiencing

These qualifications allow him to provide specialized, trauma-informed care that addresses both emotional and physiological aspects of distress.  

Rick works with a wide range of mental health and relational concerns, with particular expertise in:

• Sexual addiction and problematic sexual behavior
• Betrayal trauma and relationship repair
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and emotional distress
• Couples and family conflict

He is especially known for helping couples navigate the complex and often painful process of rebuilding trust after betrayal.  

Rick’s approach is compassionate, direct, and deeply relational. He integrates multiple evidence-based therapies to meet each client’s unique needs, including:

• EMDR for trauma processing
• Somatic (body-based) therapies for nervous system regulation
• Emotionally focused and relational therapy

He works collaboratively with clients, creating a safe space where they can explore difficult experiences without judgment and begin to build new patterns of healing and conn

Rick is committed to creating an inclusive and affirming therapeutic environment. He works with adults from diverse backgrounds and is experienced in supporting:

• Individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community
• Clients navigating identity, spirituality, or life transitions
• Individuals healing from religious trauma or deconstruction

He emphasizes that therapy should be a place of safety, authenticity, and respect for each person’s unique story.  

Clients working with Rick Presley can expect:

• A non-judgmental and supportive environment
• Honest, thoughtful guidance and feedback
• A focus on both insight and practical change
• A trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety and pacing

His goal is to help clients not only manage symptoms, but truly heal and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.