Marriage & Family Counseling Center

09/09/2025

🌐 What is Telehealth?

At MFCC, we know life gets busy and sometimes making it into the office isn’t easy. That’s where telehealth comes in!

Telehealth is simply meeting with your counselor online, through secure video, kind of like FaceTime or Zoom, but private and HIPAA-compliant. 🙌

Here’s how it works at MFCC:
1️⃣ We schedule your session just like normal.
2️⃣ You’ll get an email or text reminder with a secure link from our platform, SimplePractice.
3️⃣ At your appointment time, just click the link from your phone, tablet, or computer.
4️⃣ Your counselor will meet you on video, and the session flows just like in-person therapy.

✨ Telehealth makes it easier to stay consistent with counseling - whether you’re at home, on a lunch break, or juggling a busy schedule.

To learn more click here: https://marriageandfamilycenter.com/online-therapy/

Have additional questions about setting up telehealth? Drop them in the comments or give us a call and we’ll walk you through it step by step. 💙

09/03/2025

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming - but the first session is really just about getting to know each other.

Think of it as a first meeting for your mental health - no pressure, just connection.

At MFCC, we offer:
💠 Individual counseling
💠 Couples & premarital counseling
💠 Family therapy
💠 Workshops & support groups

You don’t have to have it all figured out to start - call us today or visit our website to schedule your intake.

📞 573-891-1330
💻 https://marriageandfamilycenter.com/contact/

09/02/2025

We’re excited to introduce Brandon Cooper, one of our counseling interns at MFCC.

Cooper provides a supportive space for:
•Teens navigating anxiety about school, friendship struggles, or family transitions.
•Adults dealing with self-doubt, career stress, or feeling “stuck” in life.
•Couples working through communication breakdowns, conflict, or wanting to strengthen their bond.

As an intern, Cooper works under the supervision of licensed clinicians and provides reduced-fee sessions - making counseling more accessible for anyone trying to balance mental health and finances.

📅 Cooper is currently accepting new clients. Call or visit our website to schedule.

https://marriageandfamilycenter.com/about/our-team/cooper-student-counselor/

573-891-1330

09/01/2025

Seven years ago, Breezy joined MFCC as our very first employee. 💙

Breezy, thank you for your dedication, care, and the countless ways you’ve poured into our clients, team, and community. Your impact has shaped MFCC in ways words can’t fully capture, and we’re so grateful for everything you’ve contributed over the years.

Thank you for believing in us from day one and for being such a big part of our story. Congratulations on 7 incredible years - here’s to all the milestones still ahead! 🥳👏

08/29/2025

08/28/2025

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck?

Emily Barnes, PLPC, offers a calm, compassionate space to help you slow down, feel heard, and make real progress. She primarily sees individuals, and also offers pre-marital & couples counseling.

🗓 Current availability

Mornings and some evenings spots still open 💛

Ready to take the next step for yourself or your relationship? Schedule your first session with Emily today.

Schedule here: https://marriageandfamilycenter.com/about/our-team/emily-barnes-2/

Or call 573-891-1330

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08/22/2025

Empty house. Quiet rooms. A whole new chapter. 🪴✨

This season of life can feel unfamiliar, but it’s also an incredible opportunity to reconnect, rediscover, and redefine what comes next - together.

Swipe through for simple ways to nurture your relationship in this new phase ❤️

And if you're ready for something deeper, our Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop is here to help you grow even closer.

📍 Columbia, MO | 💛 Real tools. Real connection. Real love.

📌 Couples Workshop: https://marriageandfamilycenter.com/hold-me-tight-couples-workshop/
📌 Couples Counseling: https://marriageandfamilycenter.com/services/couples-or-marriage-counseling/

08/17/2025

⚠️ Part 5: When Every Conversation Turns Into an Argument

Disagreements are a normal part of any relationship - but when even the small stuff becomes a battle, something deeper may be going on.

Frequent arguments, tension over trivial things, or feeling like you’re always on edge can be signs of unresolved hurt, miscommunication, or emotional overwhelm.
And over time, constant conflict can wear down trust, patience, and closeness.

You don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle.

At MFCC’s Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop, we help you identify the patterns beneath the arguments and give you the tools to break them.

So you can stop fighting against each other and start working with each other.

👉 Learn more or register today:
https://marriageandfamilycenter.com/hold-me-tight-couples-workshop/

08/16/2025

💔 Part 4: When You Feel More Like Roommates Than Partners

When couples stop checking in, stop supporting one another, or feel like they’re just getting through the week side-by-side, it’s a sign the emotional bond needs repair.

But here’s the good news: You can rebuild the trust, support, and emotional closeness that brought you together in the first place.

Our Hold Me Tight® Couples Workshop is a guided experience designed to help couples bridge the distance, restore connection, and rediscover each other with expert support.

Don’t wait for things to get worse.

08/15/2025

Part 3: When the Spark Feels Distant

Intimacy is more than physical - it’s about feeling emotionally safe, mentally connected, and genuinely close to your partner.

If the small things - personal conversations, affectionate gestures, simple touch - have started to fade, it’s a sign your relationship may need nurturing.

Disconnection doesn't mean you're broken.
It means you're human and it might be time to reset.

Reconnection is possible - and it starts with one step.

www.marriageandfamilycenter.com

01/17/2025

New Year, New Semester and New Interns!!

We're excited to announce that MFCC welcomed two new student counselors this semester, and we just know you're going to love them both! If you've been on the fence about beginning therapy, or you've struggled to find a counselor that has openings, look no further! Both Abigail and Ashley have immediate openings!

✅Investment to work with a counseling student is always a low-cost option
✅Possible sliding scale or further reduced fees for those that qualify
✅Immediate openings

Don't wait to start your counseling journey. Reach out and schedule today with Abigail or Ashley Lopez!