Kettering Counseling
About
Kettering Counseling is a private practice in Charleston, SC offering individual therapy, mindset coaching, and dedicated support for older adults. Our work is rooted in trust, honesty, and the belief that the right environment unlocks real change.
Meet Ben Kettering, LPC, MA, MSEd
I came to this work through education and coaching. After struggling through a demanding college environment myself, it was my closest mentors and coaches who brought me through it. I went into education to offer that to others — and eventually found that therapy was where I could commit to it most fully.
My approach is rooted in the belief that people find their own clarity when the right environment is there — one built on genuine trust and openness. My job is to create that space and stay curious with you.
I work primarily with men navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the kind of restlessness that’s hard to name but hard to ignore. I also work with older adults navigating the emotional terrain of later life and student athletes on mindset and performance.
My approach to therapy
My approach is grounded in Carl Rogers’ client-centered therapy — meaning the work is built around you, not a fixed agenda. Sessions blend humanistic principles with practical tools from ACT and CBT where helpful. What matters most is that you feel genuinely heard, and that the environment we build together makes it possible for you to say the things that are hardest to say
Services
Kettering Counseling offers three areas of focus
For adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or the kind of restlessness that’s hard to name — individual therapy built on trust and honest conversation.
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For student athletes and performers managing pressure, identity, and the mental side of competition — mindset coaching rooted in real experience.
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For older adults facing grief, loss, and the emotional terrain of later life — a warm, consistent presence and a space to be heard.
$165 per session
📍 In-person therapy in Charleston, SC | Virtual sessions across South Carolina
Bill, Chief Happiness Officer
Bill may not have a degree, but she’s got years of experience in keeping spirits high. As Ben’s loyal sidekick, she makes sure breaks are taken, walks are enjoyed, and that the office never runs out of joy (or dog hair). Her specialties include welcoming new friends, napping in sunny spots, and making everyone feel at home.
She’s our #1 employee and can’t wait to meet you!
