Communication Breakdowns
Breaking out of repeated arguments, silence, and misunderstandings so that everyone feels heard.
Our services
Family Counseling in Springfield, MO: Reconnect and Move Forward Together
Strengthen communication and work through challenges together as a family.
Prefer to talk? Call (417) 409-3008 · Mon–Fri, 8:30 am – 7 pm
In-network insurance accepted
In-person and telehealth sessions
Supporting ages 5 and up
A diverse team of 8 providers
A note from our practice
Family life can be full of love and still feel incredibly hard.
Maybe conversations at home keep turning into arguments, or everyone has gone quiet and retreated to separate corners of the house. Perhaps a big change, like a move, a divorce, a new blended family, or the loss of someone you love, has shifted how your family works. Or maybe you are simply worried about a child or teen and are not sure how to help.
Struggling as a family does not mean you have failed each other. It often means the ways you have relied on to communicate and cope are no longer working.
At Counseling Group of the Ozarks, we provide a warm, supportive space for families to talk honestly, understand one another, and find a better way forward. We are located in Springfield, MO, and available by Missouri telehealth.
— The Counseling Group of the Ozarks team
What we help with
When Home Stops Feeling Easy: What Families Bring to Counseling
Every family has its own history, personalities, and pressures. When something is wrong, it rarely affects just one person. Stress in one relationship can ripple through the whole household.
Family counseling looks at how you relate to one another, not just at one person as “the problem.” We help families across the Ozarks work through challenges including:
Parent and Teen Conflict
Working through tension around independence, rules, trust, and the changes that come with growing up.
Divorce, Separation, and Blended Families
Adjusting to new households, new roles, and new relationships with care for everyone involved.
Major Life Changes
Finding your footing together through moves, new jobs, health changes, and other transitions.
Grief and Loss
Supporting one another after the loss of a loved one, even when each person grieves differently.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll match you with the therapist who fits you best.
How we help
How Family Counseling Works: Finding a Way Forward Together
Your therapist will start by getting to know your family and what brought you in. Together, you will talk about what each person wants to change and who should be part of the sessions.
Your therapist’s role is not to take sides. It is to help each person feel heard and to guide your family toward practical changes you can use at home.
The Real-World Benefits of Family Counseling
Healthier Communication
Learn to talk through hard topics, listen to one another, and repair after conflict.
Clearer Roles and Boundaries
Build shared expectations so each family member knows where they stand and what they can count on.
Working as a Team
Replace blame with understanding, and find ways to face challenges together.
Who we serve
A Safe, Inclusive Space for Every Family
Families come in many forms. Whatever yours looks like, you deserve a space where each person is treated with compassion and dignity.
At Counseling Group of the Ozarks, we are dedicated to providing a fiercely inclusive environment that honors the diverse lived experiences of our community.
A Multidisciplinary Team of 8 Providers
Because the therapeutic relationship is everything, our practice houses eight distinct clinicians. This ensures we can match your family with a clinician whose personality, expertise, and therapeutic style align with your needs.
Care for Ages 5 and Up
We see children ages 5 and up, teens, adults, and elders, so counseling can include the family members who need to be part of the conversation.
Affirming and Culturally Responsive Support
We provide an explicitly safe, celebratory space for the LGBTQIA+ community and culturally competent, responsive counseling that is fully inclusive of BIPOC individuals.
Our team
Meet our Family Counseling specialists
During intake, we’ll help match you with the clinician who fits your needs, schedule, and insurance.
LaBryon Williams MA, LPC Owner & Therapist Trauma · Life transitions · Anxiety & depression View profile 
Robyn Taft MA, LPC-S, C-DBT Clinical Lead & Training Coordinator DBT · ADHD · Faith View profile 
Vince Pozzie MS, PLPC Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor Trauma & PTSD · Anxiety · Career stress View profile Insurance & fees
Insurance made simple
We’re in-network with a wide range of regional and national plans, and our office will verify your benefits as a courtesy before your first visit.
CoxHealth PlansMO HealthNet / MedicaidHealthy BlueAetnaAnthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldMedicareTricare / TriWestOptumUMRUnitedHealthcare
Don’t see your plan? Call us — we’ll check your coverage together.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Have a question? Call our front desk at (417) 409-3008, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm.
Does the whole family have to attend every session?
Not always. Your therapist will talk with you about who should be part of the sessions. Some sessions may include everyone, while others may focus on one or two family members.
Can we do family counseling by telehealth, or do we have to come to the office?
We offer both. You can meet at our Springfield office or by secure telehealth from anywhere in Missouri.
What if a family member doesn’t want to come?
This is very common. You can begin with the family members who are ready, and your therapist can talk with you about how to invite others in when the time is right.
Is family counseling only for families in crisis?
Not at all. Many families come in during a transition or when they notice that communication is getting harder. You do not have to wait for things to reach a breaking point.
How many sessions will it take?
The timeline varies from family to family. Your therapist will talk with you about your goals and how often it makes sense to meet.
Your first session
Move Forward Together
You do not have to figure this out alone. Let the compassionate team at Counseling Group of the Ozarks help your family reconnect, communicate, and feel more at home with one another.
Take the first step together today.