About Rick
Husband, Father, Mentor & Friend
For anyone who has ever interacted with Dr. Rick Roepke it soon becomes apparent that he has a pretty amazing sense of humor along with a wise and compassionate temperament.
Rick has been in the counseling field for more than 30 years and has developed a keen sense of discernment and skill in helping people solve problems.
Dr. Roepke is a Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist and a Certified Christian Marriage & Family Therapist. He has been working in the mental health field since 1983 at various inpatient psychiatric hospitals and has been providing outpatient counseling since 1994. Rick has been married to Dr. Kathy Roepke since 1986, and together they have 2 children, Emily and Erik. Rick and Kathy founded Christian Family Institute in November 1996.
Rick is active in his local church and has led numerous marriage enrichment seminars with Kathy across the country, including several churches in Bowling Green and across the state of Kentucky. Rick has been previously featured in Home Life magazine on the topic of Stress and Marriage. Rick also provides executive coaching and consulting services for all types and sizes of business/industry.
Certifications
- Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
- Certified Christian Marriage & Family Therapist
Education
- B.A., Morningside College, 1982
- M.A., Central Christian University, 1994
- D.Min., Central Christian University, 1996