Travelers Rest Counseling Associates

04/07/2026

We are sharing this statement from Travelers Rest Counseling Associates regarding recent legal developments related to conversion therapy. Our commitment remains the same: to provide ethical, respectful, evidence-informed care to all clients.

01/16/2026

🌟Please help us welcome Justin George, MS, LPC-A

We’re so excited to officially welcome Justin George as the newest associate clinician at Travelers Rest Counseling Associates.

Justin brings a thoughtful, grounded presence to the therapy room and has a real gift for walking alongside people as they make sense of who they are, where they’ve been, and where they want to go next. His approach is deeply individualized and especially supportive for those who may feel unsure, overwhelmed, or hesitant about starting therapy.

Justin has experience working across inpatient, outpatient, group, and individual therapy settings, which allows him to support clients through a wide range of life experiences and challenges. He works with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, identity, grief and loss, anger, and family dynamics, always with care, curiosity, and respect for each person’s story.

Justin is now open for referrals, and we’re genuinely grateful to have him on our team. We’re confident he’ll be a wonderful support to the clients and families we serve.

Welcome to TRCA, Justin. We’re so glad you’re here!!

👉🏽Travelersrestcounseling.com for more info

Lindsay Hill

01/06/2026

New Picayune Conversations episode from last week. Recorded solo (by Lindsay Hill!), learned some things, survived the tech, and hit publish. Also, there's a cat in it.

Episode: What's Actually Missing When Life Feels "Off"?

📹 https://youtu.be/CfTQ_vzfv-w?si=CfL3j-lttIuMtgE7

09/22/2025

💜 We are so excited to share that our dear friend Jim Holder, MA, LPC, MAC will be presenting at our upcoming South Carolina Society of Adlerian Psychology Annual Conference this October in Greenville!

Jim is one of those rare people who can take the heaviest topics—addiction, early life struggles, hidden themes in memory—and make them feel human, hopeful, and full of possibility. With nearly 50 years of experience in counseling and prevention, he brings both wisdom and kindness to every conversation.

At the conference, Jim will be leading two powerful workshops:
✨ Guiding Words in Early Recollections — uncovering the themes that shape our lives and relationships.
✨ Sobriety Enhancement Strategies — Adlerian tools for reframing, rediscovering purpose, and building lasting change.

We (Lindsay Hill & Calvin Armerding) can tell you from personal experience: Jim is as genuine and encouraging as they come. If you’ve ever wanted to feel both challenged and uplifted in the same breath, his sessions are the place to be.

📍 Greenville, SC | 🗓 October 10–12, 2025
More info + registration: www.adleriansc.org

If you’re in the helping professions (or just curious about how Adlerian psychology brings real hope and healing), I’d love for you to join us. 🌟

09/21/2025

🎉 Next up in our amazing conference lineup: Kelly Pfeiffer!

Kelly is a Positive Discipline trainer with over 25 years of experience, and she’s bringing two creative, interactive workshops to Greenville this October:
🖍️ Draw on Your Strengths – For Adults & Children
👩‍👩‍👧 Experiential Parent Education with Positive Discipline

I love that our conference doesn’t just talk theory — it gives people real, hands-on ways to connect, encourage, and grow. Kelly’s sessions are going to be full of energy and practical takeaways for anyone working with parents, kids, or communities.

✨ Can’t wait to see this lineup come together!
📍 Greenville, SC | 🗓 October 10–12, 2025
🔗 www.adleriansc.org

08/04/2025

🌟 We’re Taking TRCA to the Big Stage (Again)!🌟

We are thrilled to announce that Lindsay Hill, M.Ed., LPC-SC, DNASAP and Calvin Armerding , M.A., LPC-S, DNASAP will be presenting at the 43rd Annual South Carolina Adlerian Conference this October in Downtown Greenville!

We’ll be leading workshops on:
🧡 Couples dynamics and how to go beyond compatibility
🧡 Supervising with courage, clarity, and connection
🧡 Adlerian psychology that’s as practical as it is powerful

But it’s not just us.

This year’s conference is PACKED with:
✨ Live counseling demonstrations (yes, real sessions in action)
✨ Workshops on trauma, addictions, implicit bias, parenting, lifestyle work, supervision, and more
✨ Ethics & Supervision hours
✨ A chance to earn a whole lot of CEs—for a price that doesn’t hurt

AND… JEFFREY KOTTLER is our keynote. Yes, THAT Jeffrey Kottler.

This is hands-down the conference we’ve been waiting for:
Practical. Real. Thought-provoking. Encouraging.
Perfect for anyone who wants to grow as a counselor, educator, supervisor, or human.

📅 October 10-12, 2025
📍 Hyatt Downtown Greenville
🎟️ Registration is open: https://adleriansc.org/annual-conference/
Let’s fill the room with helpers who give a hoot.
We hope to see you there.

06/07/2025

🌿 We’re hiring at Travelers Rest Counseling Associates (Upstate)!

But not just anyone. We’re looking for one exceptional therapist to join our team as a new associate.

We have an office ready. Supervision’s covered. And we’ll help with marketing — but you need to be hungry, committed, and not afraid to do the work of building.

Extra love if you work with kids. Or if you’ve got a specialty you’re dying to grow.

Here’s what you get:
✨ A furnished office in our cozy Travelers Rest space
✨ A 65/35 revenue split to start — your 65% goes to you; the rest funds team trainings, travel, meals, and connection (not our paychecks)
✨ Free clinical supervision with Calvin or Lindsay
✨ Flexibility to set your own schedule, hours, and caseload goals
✨ No quotas. No micromanaging. No corporate nonsense.

Here’s what we’re looking for:
🌀 A dependable, passionate therapist who wants to grow their caseload
🌀 Someone who cares about being part of a strong, supportive team
🌀 Excited to contribute to the heart and growth of our practice
🌀 Bonus points if you see kids or have a clinical niche you love

If you’re serious about meaningful work and long-term growth, we’d love to meet you.

📎 Read the application carefully and apply here: [https://forms.gle/fyjR6uZae3StcyU17]

Any questions? Email us at [email protected]. 

10/11/2024

We had the wonderful opportunity to interview our dear friend Alyson Schafer about the virtues and potential missteps of Gentle Parenting, a growing trend among young parents in the United States and Canada. This longer-than-usual episode covers a broad range of topics, including:

What is the gentle parenting approach?
What is the argument for gentle parenting?
What are the downsides of gentle parenting?
How does "Parenting the Adlerian Way" compare to gentle parenting?

Alyson Schafer is a counselor, parenting expert, author, and public figure based in Canada. Find more information about Alyson at https://alysonschafer.com/

Find Alyson's wonderful books here: https://alysonschafer.com/books/

Want to learn more? Listen to Alyson's podcast "Parenting the Adlerian Way," which was just rated as the #1 Parenting Podcast in Canada! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-the-adlerian-way/id1508655119

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-about-gentle-parenting-feat-alyson-schafer/id1679951529?i=1000672453976

Podcast Episode · Picayune Conversations · 10/10/2024 · 53m

09/19/2024

THERAPISTS AND FUTURE THERAPISTS: YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!

📣 Join Us for Terry Kottman’s Play Therapy Workshop!🎉

We are thrilled to announce that THE Terry Kottman, Ph.D., RPT-S, LMHC, the creative genius behind Adlerian Play Therapy, will be hosting an exciting experiential learning workshop next Sunday September 29, 2024! 🌟

Terry is the founder of The Encouragement Zone, where she offers play therapy training, life coaching, and fun “playshops” for women. She is a master of making learning playful, engaging, and transformative! 🧸

With decades of experience, Terry has authored classics like “Play Therapy: Basics and Beyond” and “Partners in Play”, and has received multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Association for Play Therapy, the Iowa Association for Play Therapy, and the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology🏆

Get ready to learn directly from an expert who has shaped the world of play therapy! Whether you're a therapist, counselor, or just passionate about helping children and families, this is a workshop you won’t want to miss!

👉 When: Next Sunday, September 29, 9am-1pm

👉 Where: Hyatt Regency Downtown Greenville

Link to get more info and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/42nd-annual-south-carolina-conference-of-adlerian-psychology-tickets-904841103097?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Tag your play therapy buddies👇🏽and we’ll see you there! 🎨

09/19/2024

What do counselors/therapists do when we see clients in public?

For many counselors, this can be a nerve-wracking experience, filled with catastrophic fears of losing their license. This conversation should put some of these fears to rest, and also remind us all of the central importance of mutual respect and an ongoing informed consent process.

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYpvRanU_Qo&list=PLe4ACV00vWcS3DTATvos1XVm2MhTKSq2Z

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-do-counselors-do-when-they-see-a-client-in-public/id1679951529?i=1000670005869

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dpN2pS6NMwrXXmlDHTtou?si=d6b0cfa889d44c93

09/13/2024

"I had a terrible childhood...am I screwed?"

Lots of psychotherapies are quietly deterministic in how they understand the relationship between the past and the present. "X event happened, so therefore I am this way." While of course the past is important in shaping who we are, a telelogical, goal-oriented, future-focused way of understanding human behavior can be more encouraging, empowering, and hopeful.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yupvpybkQ9s

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/am-i-determined-by-my-past-or-pulled-by-my-future/id1679951529?i=1000669232924

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EwsP2sPaceKrjejPROnfn?si=d1df7b8dd68144c1

Episode · Picayune Conversations · "I had a terrible childhood...am I screwed?" Lots of psychotherapies are quietly deterministic in how they understand the relationship between the past and the present. "X event happened, so therefore I am this way." While of course the past is important in shapi...