The Counseling Podcast is a conversation hosted by licensed mental health experts about the emotional and relationship problems people face and the solutions that bring help. Wellspring Counseling hosts the podcast from their group practice located in Greenville, South Carolina. Our mission is to be a source for emotional and relational improvement in all that we do. Our vision is to see individuals empowered, relationships and families connected, and communities flourishing.
https://wellspringgreenville.com
Thinking about starting therapy, but wondering if you actually need it—or what happens once you sit down in the room? In this episode of The Counseling Podcast, host Jonathan Kittel from Wellspring Counseling (Greenville, SC) breaks down the core questions prospective clients ask before starting therapy.Key topics covered in this episode:• How to Know You Need Help: Balancing emotional distress (on a 0–10 scale) with life interference.• What Happens in Session #1: Demystifying the intake process, understanding your personal values, and setting clear goals.• Finding Your Rhythm: Why a bi-weekly schedule (every 2 weeks) builds momentum while giving you space to practice skills in real life.• How Long Therapy Takes: Realistic treatment timelines (CBT and EFT ranges) and why we use a 5–6 session progress review milestone.Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, marriage challenges, or simply feel stuck, counseling is a collaborative, goal-oriented partnership where you remain in full control of your healing journey.🌱 Connect with Wellspring Counseling:• Website: wellspringgreenville.com (https://wellspringgreenville.com/)• Phone: (864) 214-2084• Locations: Greenville & Taylors, SCEnjoyed the episode? Be sure to follow the podcast and leave us a rating!
25 Aug 2026
Why We "Flip Out" in Arguments (and How to Stop) | with Brad Jones
What should couples expect when they walk into couples therapy?
Jonathan Kittel talks with Wellspring (https://wellspringgreenville.com/)counselor Brad Jones (https://wellspringgreenville.com/brad-jones/) about his passion for helping couples and some of the biggest misconceptions people have about couples counseling.
They discuss why therapy doesn’t have to be a weekly fight, how a counselor can provide a calmer outside perspective when couples feel stuck, and why having a clear roadmap matters. Brad also shares how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps guide his work with couples.
If you’re considering couples counseling but aren’t sure what the process actually looks like, this episode offers a helpful and hopeful introduction.
2 Sept 2025
Trauma, the Brain, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) with Becky Hecht
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Wellspring counselor Becky Hecht to talk about trauma—what it is, how it impacts the brain, and how our understanding of treatment has evolved over the years. Becky shares insights from her advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), a newer counseling approach that offers unique benefits for those processing trauma.
Together they explore:
How trauma affects both mind and body
Why treatment approaches have shifted in recent decades
The unique strengths of A.R.T., including its relatively quick time frame and “non-invasive” nature—allowing clients to heal without needing to verbally share their story if they don’t want to
Whether you’re a counselor, someone impacted by trauma, or simply curious about how the brain heals, this conversation offers a hopeful and practical look at trauma recovery.
To learn more about Jonathan Kittel and Becky Hecht, visit their practice website, Wellspring Counseling. (www.wellspringgreenville.com)
To learn more about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), visit the website Accelerated Resolution Therapy - Treating Trauma. (https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/)
15 Aug 2025
Food Without Fear: Healing Body and Mind - with Julie Vaughan
In this insightful conversation, two licensed counselors sit down with registered and licensed dietitian Julie Vaughan, MS RDN LD, owner of Greenville Nutrition Therapy, to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health. Together, they unpack what it really means to have a “relationship” with food — and how to know if yours is healthy or unhealthy.
Julie shares her anti–diet-culture perspective, emphasizing that food shouldn't be a source of stress. She offers practical insights on how nutritionists and dietitians collaborate with mental health and medical professionals, outlines the different levels of care available for those experiencing eating disorders, and shares resources to help parents model healthy eating for their children.
Whether you’re navigating your own food relationship, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about the intersection of diet and mental wellness, this episode offers hope, clarity, and a refreshing reminder that food can be something to truly enjoy.
Learn more about Julie at www.greenvillenutritiontherapy.com
Learn more about Jonathan Kittel and Margaret Kay Ko Brooks at www.wellspringgreenville.com
14 Jun 2025
Reflective Listening: The Parenting Skill that Changes Everything
Licensed professional counselors Margaret Kay Ko Brooks and Jonathan Kittel explore reflective listening as a foundational parenting skill that prioritizes connection and understanding before correction in this interview.
30 Jan 2025
Overcoming the Pressure to Be Perfect: Finding Relief from the Hamster Wheel of Perfectionism
So many people experience a pressure to be perfect. Whether it's teens, adults, parents or even relationships, so many people get paralyzed by a fear of failure and a perceived need to be perfect.
In this conversation, licensed counselors Claire Brown and Jonathan Kittel explore the roots of perfectionism and the toll it can take on us. They discuss how the cycle of perfectionism can feel like being stuck on a hamster wheel, while also identifying ways to break free from this pressure. The counselors identify behaviors that promote our well-being, and help people understand how to move forward to find peace and contentment.
To read the accompanying blog for this podcast, check out the following link https://wellspringgreenville.com/overcoming-the-pressure-to-be-perfect/
To read Claire's bio, check out the following link https://wellspringgreenville.com/about/claire-brown/
16 Oct 2024
Helping Teens Take Ownership: Understanding the Struggle of Responsibility
As parents, we can get frustrated when our children fail to take ownership of their responsibilities and mistakes. “Why won’t they just acknowledge what they’ve done?” is a common question we say...
In this conversation, licensed counselors Adam Cowan and Jonathan Kittel what parents need to know about helping their teen take greater responsibility. We explore and seek to understand (1) why our teens struggle with responsibility, (2) how we can empower them to take ownership of their life, and (3) the benefits we’ll see when our teens become more responsible.
To read the accompanying blog for this podcast, check out the following link https://wellspringgreenville.com/helping-teens-take-ownership-understanding-the-struggle-of-responsibility/
To read Adam's bio, check out the following link https://wellspringgreenville.com/about/adam-cowan/
4 Oct 2024
Understanding Play Therapy: A Path to Healing for Children
For parents, nothing is more important than caring to our children. Sometimes though, a young child can experience emotional or behavioral challenges that leave parents stumped and overwhelmed. In today's episode, we speak with a Greenville, SC counseling expert about how young children (ages 10 and under especially) benefit from play therapy. Play therapy is a counseling approach that helps children deal with and recover from challenges such as anxiety, grief, trauma, family dynamic problems, behavioral challenges, and more. Join Jonathan Kittel and Margaret Kay Ko, licensed counselors and mental health experts at Wellspring Counseling (www.wellspringgreenville.com), as they discuss these matters.
In this episode, we address the specific approach of "Child-Centered Play Therapy," the role of Play in counseling, the counselor's role in this process, the common challenges that improve due to play therapy, and describe the role of parents in the therapy process. Lastly, we discuss it makes sense for parents to seek professional support.
To read the accompanying blog for this podcast, check out the following link
Understanding Play Therapy: A Path to Healing for Children - Wellspring Counseling (wellspringgreenville.com) (https://wellspringgreenville.com/understanding-play-therapy-a-path-to-healing-for-children/)
To read Margaret Kay's bio, check out the following link
Margaret Kay Ko, LPC - Wellspring Counseling (wellspringgreenville.com) (https://wellspringgreenville.com/about/margaret-kay/)
4 Oct 2024
Navigating Anxiety in Teenage Girls: Insights from a Counseling Perspective
Teenage girls are known to experience high levels of anxiety. This understanding is commonplace in today's world, but not all anxiety is necessarily a problem. Parents need to know the difference between good and bad anxiety in the life of a teenage daughter. So, how does anxiety present itself in the lives of teenage girls? What are the developmental and cultural factors that drive this? Most importantly, what are the signs of excessive anxiety that parents need to recognize? And how do we support our teenage daughters who experience this anxiety?
Join Jonathan Kittel and Davie Brenegar, licensed counselors and mental health experts at Wellspring Counseling (www.wellspringgreenville.com) in Greenville, SC, as they discuss these matters, as well as when it makes sense for parents to seek professional support.
To read the accompanying blog for this podcast, check out the following link
Navigating Anxiety in Teenage Girls: Insights from a Counseling Perspective - Wellspring Counseling (wellspringgreenville.com) (https://wellspringgreenville.com/navigating-anxiety-in-teenage-girls-insights-from-a-counseling-perspective/)
To read Davie Brenegar's BIO, click here
Davie Brenegar, LPC/A - Wellspring Counseling (wellspringgreenville.com) (https://wellspringgreenville.com/davie-brenegar/)
4 Oct 2024
Parenting Emerging Adults: A Conversation with Buddy Blount & Jonathan Kittel
Emerging Adults (ages 17-25 years) face many challenges as they seek to become mature, independent adults. What do Parents need to know about the common blocks facing their children during this important phase of life? How can Parents better empower their children who are emerging as adults? Join Jonathan Kittel and Buddy Blount, licensed counselors and mental health experts at Wellspring Counseling (www.wellspringgreenville.com) in Greenville, SC, as they discuss these matters.
Read Buddy's original article "Parenting An Emerging Adult" - https://wellspringgreenville.com/parenting-an-emerging-adult/.
To read Buddy's BIO, check out the link https://wellspringgreenville.com/about/buddy-blount-lpc-lac/.
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Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100
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