Counseling Services in Springfield, MO
At Leathers Christian Counseling, every client is met with compassion, understanding, and professional expertise. Led by Cristi Leathers, MA, LPC, NCC, the practice integrates faith-based principles with evidence-based interventions to help individuals, couples, and families find hope and healing.
Whether you are struggling with trauma, navigating relationship challenges, or seeking guidance for personal growth, you’ll find a safe, confidential space designed to support your emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being.
Individual Counseling
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but individual counseling provides a safe, confidential space to process emotions, gain new tools, and grow stronger in both faith and well-being.
Cristi works with clients in Springfield and surrounding communities who are seeking support with:
- Trauma Recovery – Using Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR to process painful experiences and reduce the effects of past trauma.
- Depression & Anxiety – Evidence-based interventions to address negative thought patterns, improve coping skills, and restore balance.
- Anger Management – Practical, faith-informed strategies to manage emotions in healthier, more constructive ways.
- Sex Addiction Counseling – Confidential support for breaking destructive patterns and pursuing freedom through evidence-based and Christ-centered approaches.
- Faith-Based Counseling – Integrating Christian values with proven therapeutic methods to support emotional, spiritual, and mental health.
Every session is designed to meet you where you are, offering both proven therapeutic care and spiritual encouragement.
Family Counseling and Parenting Support
Families face unique challenges, and sometimes outside guidance can make all the difference. Cristi provides family counseling and parenting support in Springfield, MO, creating a safe, supportive environment for parents and children to strengthen their relationships.
She also serves families in Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Rogersville, and Battlefield, offering care in areas such as parenting strategies rooted in evidence-based methods and Christian values, guidance for managing behavior challenges in children or teens, improving parent-child communication, and strengthening family dynamics during stressful life changes.
With both individual and family counseling options, Cristi equips parents and families with practical tools and faith-based encouragement to build healthier, more connected homes.
Couples Counseling
Strong marriages and relationships require intentional care. Through marriage and couples counseling in Springfield, MO, Cristi integrates Christian principles with evidence-based techniques to help partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship.
Couples from Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Rogersville, and Battlefield also turn to Leathers Christian Counseling for guidance in areas such as:
- Rebuilding trust after conflict or betrayal
- Improving communication and conflict resolution
- Restoring intimacy and connection
- Balancing faith and daily life in relationships
Whether you’re newly married or facing years of unresolved struggles, couples counseling offers tools and support to restore your relationship on both a practical and spiritual level.
Play Therapy
Led by Cristi Leathers, MA, LPC, NCC, play therapy at Leathers Christian Counseling offers children a safe, supportive space to express emotions and process life experiences. Many children communicate best through play, and this therapeutic approach allows them to explore feelings, reduce anxiety, and build emotional resilience in a way that feels natural and comfortable.
During sessions, Cristi uses creative and age-appropriate techniques such as art, storytelling, and imaginative play to help children express emotions like sadness, fear, anger, or confusion. Through these activities, children develop healthy coping skills, improve emotional awareness, and gain confidence in navigating challenges at home, school, and in relationships.
Play therapy is effective for children dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, behavioral issues, or major life transitions. Cristi’s compassionate approach helps children find healing, understanding, and hope as they learn to manage their emotions in positive ways.
As a Christian counselor, Cristi integrates Biblical principles and faith-based encouragement when appropriate, guiding children toward emotional and spiritual growth.
If your child is struggling to express feelings or adjust to changes, play therapy with Cristi Leathers at Leathers Christian Counseling can help them heal and thrive. Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Areas of Specialty at Our Christian Counseling Practice
In addition to general counseling services, Cristi has advanced training and experience in specialized areas of care. These specialties allow her to provide targeted support for clients across Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Rogersville, and Battlefield who need more focused help:
- Trauma Recovery & EMDR – Evidence-based trauma therapies, including EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, to help clients process painful experiences and reduce the impact of past wounds.
- Faith-Based & Christian Counseling – Integrating biblical principles with proven therapeutic methods for whole-person healing.
Addiction Counseling – Confidential support for individuals struggling with sex addiction and other destructive behaviors, combining accountability with compassionate, Christ-centered care.
Depression, Anxiety & Anger Management – Practical, evidence-based interventions to restore balance, reframe thought patterns, and find healthier ways to manage emotions.
