What should couples expect when they walk into couples therapy?

Jonathan Kittel talks with Wellspring counselor 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.

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.

Visit ⁠⁠Wellspring Counseling⁠ to learn more about Jonathan Kittel and Becky Hecht. You can also read more about their approach to Trauma Counseling.

To learn more about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), visit the website Accelerated Resolution Therapy - Treating Trauma.

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

Parenting is both joyful and difficult. Actually, most relationships are like that. There's no shortage of tips and tricks to improve our relationships in the world. Yet, our quest to improve as parents can honestly turn into information-overload.

But what if the foundation was actually quite simple? Remember to see and love your child before correcting behavior. Focus on the process of healthy relationships before stressing outcomes. Sure, those ideas sound good - but HOW do you actually do that?

In today's episode, licensed counseling professionals Margaret Kay Ko Brooks and Jonathan Kittel at Wellspring Counseling (www.wellspringgreenville.com) discuss the power of Reflective Listening.

To read the accompanying blog for this podcast, check out the following link Reflective Listening: The Parenting Skill that Changes Everything - Wellspring Counseling

To read the BIOS for Margaret Kay and Jonathan, click below:

Margaret Kay Ko, LPC - Wellspring Counseling

Jonathan Kittel, LPC/S, LMFT/S - Wellspring Counseling

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/

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.