Today we’d like to introduce you to Jonathan Pritchard.
Hi Jonathan, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Counseling is a later-in-life career for me. I went back to school in 2020, right in the middle of COVID, to earn my Master’s in Social Work from USC in Columbia. It was a big pivot, but one that felt like a clear calling, to be present with people in difficult seasons and helping them feel seen, heard, and not alone.
After graduating, I spent about two and a half years at a local group practice where I grew a lot, both personally and professionally. Then, in November 2025, I decided to take a step of faith and start my own practice. It’s still early, but so far, it’s been incredibly rewarding to build something of my own and serve people in a more direct way.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road has been surprisingly smooth so far. I’ve had really great people helping me along the way. If anything, the most difficult moments have been deciding to take each next step–especially, going back to school at 37 to start a brand new career and later choosing to leave my group practice.
I’ve had incredible support throughout it all—close friends, family, and especially my wife, who has often had more confidence in me than I’ve had in myself at each step.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
As a psychotherapist, I work with individuals and couples who are going through difficult seasons—whether that’s in their personal lives, relationships, careers, or mental health. At its core, my work is simple: I sit with people and listen.
Most people don’t actually need someone to fix them. What they often need is space. Space to slow down, to speak honestly about what’s going on, and to feel truly heard without judgment or interruption. That’s something many people don’t get in their day-to-day lives.
I try to create an environment where people can let their guard down and step out of the many roles they fill—dad, mom, spouse, employee, boss—and just be themselves for a moment. That space can feel unfamiliar, and sometimes even uncomfortable, but it’s often where meaningful change begins.
What I’m most proud of is the kind of space I’m able to offer—one that feels warm, steady, and real. I’m not interested in rushing people or forcing certain outcomes. I’m willing to sit with them in whatever they’re going through, and trust that something important can happen there.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
That’s a great question. Honestly, it feels like a therapy question.
One memory that comes to mind is going to see Home Alone 2 with my mom at the movie theater that used to be on the roof of Richland Fashion Mall. We didn’t go to the movies very often, so it felt like a real treat.
I was also the middle of three boys, so one-on-one time with my parents didn’t happen a lot, as far as I can remember. Looking back, I think that’s what made it so meaningful.
Pricing:
- All sessions, individual or couples, are $150 per 50 minute session.
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