W.K. Boyce, MMFT LPC CDAPA
"The finest compliment I could ever receive is a referral from my friends and clients"
Born in Midland, Texas, W.K. is the brother to three sisters, one older and two younger. Growing up, he lived with his parents and sisters down the street from his paternal grandmother, who influenced him greatly with a love of God and family. Early in life, W.K. realized he has a passion for helping others with their lives. While in high school, classmates often sought him out to talk with him about their problems. In college, W.K. decided to pursue full-time ministry to help people build their lives in relationship with God and in their marriage and family.
W.K. was in ministry full-time for 33 years serving in Kentucky, Texas, and Missouri. After spending much time counseling church members, he realized that, like most ministers, his capability was limited. He was not able to help members to the degree they needed. So he returned to graduate school and received his Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree. He has now been a Licensed Professional Counselor for twenty-three years. The last 17 years in ministry, he served as the director of a counseling ministry for a local church. For 21 years he served as an adjunct professor at College of the Ozarks teaching classes on Marriage and Family and Mental Health in the Psychology department. Today he is the only marriage friendly therapist in Springfield Missouri as recognized by the National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists (www.marriagefriendlytherapists.com), and a Certified Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association
In 2006, W.K. established the Springfield Marriage and Family Institute, LLC to...
- Offer Christian based professional marriage and family counseling to people of Springfield and all of southwest Missouri
- Provide seminars and workshops on marriage and family
- Provide a facility where graduates can intern and receive supervision for licensure
W.K. and his wife Patricia have been married 43 years. They have 5 children and 10 grandchildren. He enjoys trout fishing, collecting Abraham Lincoln memorabilia as well as spending time with the family and friends. Most of all, he enjoys date night with Patricia every week.
