About New Growth Counseling
In 2015, Christa M. Friddle, LPC, established New Growth Counseling as a solo private practice. In 2022, her husband Ethan joined the practice. Today, Christa and Ethan counsel folks seeking to live more authentically, attending to the whole person -- mind, body, and spirit.
About Christa
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC)
Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS)
Education:
- Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clemson University
- Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Seminary
- Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Furman University
Specialized Training:
- Traumatic Stress Studies (Trauma Research Foundation)
- Animal Assisted Psychotherapy (Animal Therapy Programs of Colorado)
Specializations:
Insurances Accepted:
- BCBS/Anthem
- Cigna/Evernorth
- United Heathcare/Optum
- Aetna
About Ethan
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Education:
- Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clemson University
- Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Seminary
- Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Furman University
Ethan’s counseling approach draws upon 18 years of experience providing direct service and leadership within a nonprofit agency that seeks to harness Greenville’s generous spirit to facilitate transformative life change for individuals and families.
Ethan enjoys opportunities to serve individuals seeking insight and change, helping them develop and utilize their inner resources as they experience challenges like stress, grief and loss, life transitions, vocational issues, disability and illness, and interpersonal issues.
Ethan currently serves self-pay clients only.
About Tee
Tee is an English Goldendoodle, and Christa and Tee are a pet therapy team certified by the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals and registered with Pet Partners.
Tee loves welcoming folks to New Growth Counseling and working as Christa's assistant.
When she is not working, Tee enjoys hiking with Christa and Ethan, playing with dog friends, and stealing socks.