Kevin Chafin

 
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Kevin Chafin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Missouri.

Kevin Chafin is a mediator and Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the current president of the board of the Missouri Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (MO – AFCC.) He has more than 30 years' experience with family and domestic court systems.

Coparenting counseling is a large part of his practice, often with high conflict families. He is a regular presenter on topics related to mediation as well as court involved counseling with parents and children. Kevin lives and practices in the vibrant Westport area of Kansas City, Missouri.

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