Business Details
20 Years
experience
Christian Marriage & Family Counseling Services
At Springfield Marriage & Family, we specialize in professional counseling grounded in Christian values, established in 2006 to address the critical need for effective marriage and family therapy. Our co-founders, W.K. Boyce, Ken Boyce, and Stephanie Mitchell, recognized the systemic challenges in family relationships and created an institute dedicated to providing specialized therapeutic approaches distinct from individual-focused counseling. With only 12% of U.S. counselors qualified in marriage and family therapy, our team of licensed professionals offers expertise in navigating complex relational dynamics, including pre-marital guidance, blended family challenges, and grief counseling. We combine academic rigor with practical experience, having trained graduate interns while maintaining strict client confidentiality and ethical standards. Unlike general practitioners, our counselors are certified to address systemic family patterns, adhering to evidence-based methodologies while respecting personal and spiritual values.Our facility serves southwest Missouri, offering crisis intervention, long-term therapy, and educational seminars designed to strengthen familial bonds. We maintain partnerships with local churches without organizational affiliations, ensuring our services remain accessible to diverse populations. Our founders 33 years of combined ministry experience and academic credentials as licensed counselors form the foundation of our client-centered approach. We prioritize personalized treatment plans over generic solutions, with evening hours available to accommodate working families. While insurance coverage for relationship counseling remains limited, we provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement and accept flexible spending accounts.
Services
Marriage Counseling
Pre-Marital Therapy
Parenting Guidance
Blended Family Support
Divorce Recovery
Individual Therapy
Stress Management
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Grief Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer marriage therapy from counselors in the top 12% nationally qualified for family systems work
- Our therapists hold 20+ years of combined clinical experience beyond standard counseling certifications
- We maintain strict client confidentiality with no church affiliations or proselytizing
- Our founders combine graduate-level education with 33 years of pastoral counseling experience
- We provide evening appointments to serve working families and military personnel
What people say
Qualified marriage specialists
Christian values respected
Effective communication tools
Military family understanding
Personalized treatment plans
Services
Marriage Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples navigating relationship challenges from communication issues to infidelity recovery. Our licensed counselors employ systemic approaches addressing family patterns that affect marital dynamics. Based on 20+ years of clinical practice, we help couples rebuild trust while respecting individual and shared goals without bias toward marital preservation.
Pre-Marital Therapy
Structured program preparing couples for marriage through assessment tools and communication skill development. Covering financial planning, conflict resolution, and expectation alignment, this four-week course reduces divorce risk by addressing potential stressors before commitment. Includes personalized feedback from experienced therapists with military family backgrounds.
Blended Family Support
Guidance for integrating stepfamilies through conflict mediation and role clarification. Addressing loyalty conflicts, disciplinary consistency, and extended family dynamics, our approach helps establish healthy boundaries while acknowledging grief from previous relationships. Sessions focus on creating unified family identities without erasing individual histories.
Grief Recovery
Individual and family therapy addressing loss-related emotional trauma. Using evidence-based techniques, we help clients navigate denial, anger, and depression phases while maintaining daily functioning. Sessions incorporate spiritual perspectives when appropriate, without requiring specific religious beliefs for participation.
Anxiety Treatment
Cognitive-behavioral interventions for anxiety disorders including panic attacks and generalized anxiety. Our therapists teach grounding techniques and thought restructuring while addressing root causes like relationship stress or life transitions. Treatment plans integrate mindfulness practices with practical coping strategies for immediate symptom relief.
People
W.K. Boyce
Executive Director
Licensed Professional Counselor with 23 years of clinical experience. Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree holder. Former adjunct professor teaching marriage courses for 21 years. Recognized by National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists. Maintains active counseling practice while overseeing institute operations.
Robyn Hall
Counselor
Supervised by Kim Rigsby LMFT. Specializes in youth services and homeless population counseling. Completed Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy through internship at SMFI. Focuses on intergenerational trauma patterns and family reconciliation. Provides both individual and group therapy sessions.
Ken Boyce
Director of Research
Co-founder with 17 years of counseling ministry experience. Developed institute's seminar curriculum including 'Love Letters' communication workshop. Conducts marriage therapy training for graduate interns. Maintains active role in program development and community outreach initiatives.
Stephanie Mitchell
Administrative Director
Co-founder managing day-to-day operations and client services. Oversees insurance billing processes and financial arrangements. Coordinates therapist schedules to ensure personalized care continuity. Handles human resources and compliance matters for the 5+ staff members.
Questions
What makes your counselors qualified for marriage therapy?
Our counselors complete specialized training exceeding standard requirements, with only 12% of U.S. therapists qualified in family systems therapy.
Do you accept insurance for counseling sessions?
Most insurance plans don't cover relationship counseling, but we provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement and accept FSA/HSA payments.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer evening sessions Monday-Thursday to accommodate working clients and military families.
What distinguishes family systems therapy from individual counseling?
We address relationship patterns affecting individuals rather than focusing solely on personal issues, recognizing systemic family influences on behavior.
Do you offer marriage counseling for non-Christian couples?
Yes, while our approach is Christian-based, we serve clients of all backgrounds without proselytizing or requiring religious participation.
What happens during the first counseling session?
Initial assessment of presenting issues, family history review, and goal setting. Therapists explain confidentiality policies and treatment planning processes.