Good therapy is rooted in trusting relationships.
At Kettering Counseling I take an empathic approach to therapy that creates a safe space for clients to navigate their feelings and experiences.
My approach
My therapeutic style is grounded in building trusting relationships with my clients, incorporating a balance of openness and humor to create a comfortable and supportive environment. My approach is primarily informed by Carl Rogers' client-centered therapy and Stephen Hayes' Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), both of which are non-directive styles that empower clients to take the lead in their therapeutic journey.
Services
Individual Therapy
My experience has uniquely prepared me to work with a wide variety of clients: adult-aged professionals who may be dealing with leadership and/or change-related stress, Veterans, individuals grappling with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, college student-athletes, and high school students.
Couples Therapy
My experience in team dynamics also makes me particularly adept at couples counseling, as I understand the importance of effective communication, trust, and cooperation in maintaining healthy relationships.
Meet
Ben Kettering
As a licensed therapist, I combine my background in education and coaching to provide empathetic, client-centered therapy.
Experience and Empathy
My diverse experience shapes my therapeutic approach. I have been a football team captain at Amherst College, earned a Master's in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, gained my license as a Professional Counseling Associate, and guided coaches and student-athletes at the College of Charleston.
Accomplished Background
With a blend of humor, openness, and dedication, creating a comfortable environment for my clients and guiding them through their therapeutic journey is my goal.
Committed to You
“It is the therapist’s role to empathize, to reflect the internal experience of the client as sensitively and honestly as possible. Through that relationship journey, the client finds progress for themselves.’’
—Ben Kettering, LPCA, MA, MSEd