Therapists in Columbia, SC
Lauren Pappas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPCA
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29210
Feeling lost and overwhelmed? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, and I am ready to help! My goal is to assist individuals in decreasing their anxiety and depression, processing their trauma, building self-confidence, and improving their relationship with themselves and others. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy so that they have someone unbiased to work through the struggles with.
Feeling lost and overwhelmed? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, and I am ready to help! My goal is to assist individuals in decreasing their anxiety and depression, processing their trauma, building self-confidence, and improving their relationship with themselves and others. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy so that they have someone unbiased to work through the struggles with.
Columbia Therapy and Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201 (Online Only)
Guilty. Shameful. Not enough. Damaged. Unworthy. Uncertain. Stressed out. Even though you perform well in certain areas of your life, you can’t seem to get past one or more of the above experiences. You’ve tried to push through, think your way out, or just plain get over it, but it’s not working. It’s time to try something new so that you can fully step into your highest, healthiest potential in all areas of your life.
Guilty. Shameful. Not enough. Damaged. Unworthy. Uncertain. Stressed out. Even though you perform well in certain areas of your life, you can’t seem to get past one or more of the above experiences. You’ve tried to push through, think your way out, or just plain get over it, but it’s not working. It’s time to try something new so that you can fully step into your highest, healthiest potential in all areas of your life.
Allie Lehr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29201
Are you struggling with a relationship or relationships in your life, or maybe even struggling with the relationship with yourself? Do you feel disconnected, scared, and unsure of where to begin? Relationships are hard AND they are what make us human. I am passionate about helping my clients, whether they are individuals, families, or romantic partners, improve communication, increase connection, and overcome painful experiences that are preventing them from having and maintaining healthy relationships.
Are you struggling with a relationship or relationships in your life, or maybe even struggling with the relationship with yourself? Do you feel disconnected, scared, and unsure of where to begin? Relationships are hard AND they are what make us human. I am passionate about helping my clients, whether they are individuals, families, or romantic partners, improve communication, increase connection, and overcome painful experiences that are preventing them from having and maintaining healthy relationships.
Shenna Ganzy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCS, HPT, LAC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29204
As the CEO and Founder of She's Counseling, I understand people suffer from a wide variety of self-destructive behaviors and each person is unique with unique treatment needs. At She's Counseling, my mission is to find what works best for each individual and to treat everyone with respect and compassion. I am committed to working with individuals with emotional struggles whether by hair loss due to Trichotillomania, family issues, or stress. Also a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider.
As the CEO and Founder of She's Counseling, I understand people suffer from a wide variety of self-destructive behaviors and each person is unique with unique treatment needs. At She's Counseling, my mission is to find what works best for each individual and to treat everyone with respect and compassion. I am committed to working with individuals with emotional struggles whether by hair loss due to Trichotillomania, family issues, or stress. Also a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider.
Chantel Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
In my practice, I've had the privilege of working with diverse individuals, assisting them in navigating the intricate realms of motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and the challenges posed by depression. I believe each person is the expert of their own unique narrative, possessing an array of strengths that serve as powerful tools in overcoming obstacles. I am here to offer support as you take those crucial first steps. Together, we can cultivate the resilience and strength needed to create a life that aligns with your authentic self.
In my practice, I've had the privilege of working with diverse individuals, assisting them in navigating the intricate realms of motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and the challenges posed by depression. I believe each person is the expert of their own unique narrative, possessing an array of strengths that serve as powerful tools in overcoming obstacles. I am here to offer support as you take those crucial first steps. Together, we can cultivate the resilience and strength needed to create a life that aligns with your authentic self.
Janelle Butler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
Finding the right therapist can be a very daunting task and produce undue anxiety. I am here to reduce the stress associated with the process. My commitment to clients is to create a safe space for those to feel comfortable to share their story. Clients ultimately have the answer, but through our work together I can help you uncover what was there all along. The therapeutic process is not like a dry erase board where problems can be wiped away , but rather a series of opportunities to attain the tools necessary to COPE...Climb Over Problems Everyday.
Finding the right therapist can be a very daunting task and produce undue anxiety. I am here to reduce the stress associated with the process. My commitment to clients is to create a safe space for those to feel comfortable to share their story. Clients ultimately have the answer, but through our work together I can help you uncover what was there all along. The therapeutic process is not like a dry erase board where problems can be wiped away , but rather a series of opportunities to attain the tools necessary to COPE...Climb Over Problems Everyday.
Angela G Bright
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, M Ed, LPC A, GCDF
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29204
Overwhelmed? Stressed? Angry? Reactionary? Trouble in relationships - personal, professional, intimate? Feeling down or frustrated too often? I am here to listen and together we can find solutions that work for you. My primary goal is to help you develop strategies and interventions to improve your life and overall well-being. My counseling style is open and interactive. I encourage you to express your concerns, identify and face your struggles, and develop effective techniques and strategies to manage life's obstacles.
Overwhelmed? Stressed? Angry? Reactionary? Trouble in relationships - personal, professional, intimate? Feeling down or frustrated too often? I am here to listen and together we can find solutions that work for you. My primary goal is to help you develop strategies and interventions to improve your life and overall well-being. My counseling style is open and interactive. I encourage you to express your concerns, identify and face your struggles, and develop effective techniques and strategies to manage life's obstacles.
Madeline Eads
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
My goal is to walk alongside you and help you discover your own resiliency and worth in the midst of mental illness, neurodivergence, and even life transitions and stressors. I have significant experience working with a variety of issues, but have extensive knowledge and experience working with folks in crisis, thinking about ending their life or hurting themselves, or folks living with Borderline Personality Disorder. I am also committed to changing the culture of mental health into one that is inclusive, nonjudgemental, accepting, safe and authentic. After all, mental health is not about being sick, it's about being alive.
My goal is to walk alongside you and help you discover your own resiliency and worth in the midst of mental illness, neurodivergence, and even life transitions and stressors. I have significant experience working with a variety of issues, but have extensive knowledge and experience working with folks in crisis, thinking about ending their life or hurting themselves, or folks living with Borderline Personality Disorder. I am also committed to changing the culture of mental health into one that is inclusive, nonjudgemental, accepting, safe and authentic. After all, mental health is not about being sick, it's about being alive.
Dr. Robert Lewis Bozard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29205
Helping men is the primary focus of my practice, and I also see couples. Anxiety, Relationship/Sexual Issues, Depression, Young Adults, Motivation/Focus, Social Anxiety, Assertiveness, Anger, Infidelity, Porn/Sexual/Gaming Addictions, and Career are concerns I often address. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method (for relationships), and other relevant skills to help you enact change. This is a space to talk freely without judgment, with a Doctoral-Level Therapist who's helped navigate the challenges we face, sometimes uniquely as men, for almost two decades.
Helping men is the primary focus of my practice, and I also see couples. Anxiety, Relationship/Sexual Issues, Depression, Young Adults, Motivation/Focus, Social Anxiety, Assertiveness, Anger, Infidelity, Porn/Sexual/Gaming Addictions, and Career are concerns I often address. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method (for relationships), and other relevant skills to help you enact change. This is a space to talk freely without judgment, with a Doctoral-Level Therapist who's helped navigate the challenges we face, sometimes uniquely as men, for almost two decades.
Teresa Kay Satterfield
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA, CBIST, CHT, NLP
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29204
I’m Teresa Satterfield, a specially trained professional, licensed professional counselor associate, certified brain injury specialist, NLP, life coach, and certified hypnotherapist with years of professional experience and a deep passion for helping patients regain their power and control. Are you ready to gain confidence, feel empowered, evolve, become the authentic you, and regain your energy? Additionally, my in-depth experience in delving into the essentials of Neuro-Linguistic Programming has equipped me to identify the root of the problems and provide effective solutions.
I’m Teresa Satterfield, a specially trained professional, licensed professional counselor associate, certified brain injury specialist, NLP, life coach, and certified hypnotherapist with years of professional experience and a deep passion for helping patients regain their power and control. Are you ready to gain confidence, feel empowered, evolve, become the authentic you, and regain your energy? Additionally, my in-depth experience in delving into the essentials of Neuro-Linguistic Programming has equipped me to identify the root of the problems and provide effective solutions.
Dr. Janelle Renee Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29229
I am Dr. Janelle Robinson, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor based in Columbia, SC - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my clients’ well-being and guarantee top of the line counseling services catered to their needs. Since 2006, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. Client well-being is my number one priority, and I go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles.
I am Dr. Janelle Robinson, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor based in Columbia, SC - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my clients’ well-being and guarantee top of the line counseling services catered to their needs. Since 2006, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. Client well-being is my number one priority, and I go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201 (Online Only)
If I can help someone along the way then my life's living won't be in vain. Sometimes we can imagine where we want to be but just not quite sure how to get there. Life can throw us curve balls that take us off course. It can be beneficial to have someone to help navigate the rough waters and obstacles in our paths.
If I can help someone along the way then my life's living won't be in vain. Sometimes we can imagine where we want to be but just not quite sure how to get there. Life can throw us curve balls that take us off course. It can be beneficial to have someone to help navigate the rough waters and obstacles in our paths.
Dominic Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
My name is Dominic Simon, LISW-CP. I specialize in psychoanalysis, CBT, Solution-Focus and Motivational Interviewing. My target population are those with issues related to Grief & Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Self-determination issues.
My name is Dominic Simon, LISW-CP. I specialize in psychoanalysis, CBT, Solution-Focus and Motivational Interviewing. My target population are those with issues related to Grief & Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Self-determination issues.
Natasha Hastings
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, OLY, EdS
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
As a retired Olympian and mental health professional, I specialize in helping athletes overcome the complex challenges they face both on and off the field. If you're struggling with performance anxiety, transitions, or identity issues, these common problems can significantly impact your performance and well-being. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and offer guidance, feedback, and evidence-based tools and techniques to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life and performance.
As a retired Olympian and mental health professional, I specialize in helping athletes overcome the complex challenges they face both on and off the field. If you're struggling with performance anxiety, transitions, or identity issues, these common problems can significantly impact your performance and well-being. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and offer guidance, feedback, and evidence-based tools and techniques to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life and performance.
Nick Benenhaley
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ed S, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
My goal is to take the path with you and help you discover your own resiliency in the midst of trauma, mental illness, neurodivergence, and even life transitions. Each and every one of us has the ability to overcome hardships, sometimes you just need help along the way. I am a practitioner that aligns with person-centered therapy, LGBTQ affirmation therapy, child-centered play therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and I also specialize in treating personality disorders.
My goal is to take the path with you and help you discover your own resiliency in the midst of trauma, mental illness, neurodivergence, and even life transitions. Each and every one of us has the ability to overcome hardships, sometimes you just need help along the way. I am a practitioner that aligns with person-centered therapy, LGBTQ affirmation therapy, child-centered play therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and I also specialize in treating personality disorders.
Re'vin Slack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29229 (Online Only)
Selah Therapy and Wellness is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, and families. Our mission is to support clients on their journey towards healing, growth, and overall well-being.
Selah Therapy and Wellness is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, and families. Our mission is to support clients on their journey towards healing, growth, and overall well-being.
Grace to Grow Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29223 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you're struggling with anxiety, suffering from depression, or lack the coping skills to regulate your emotions? I see you, I empathize with you, and I am here for you. Grace to Grow Counseling is a safe space focused on empowering individuals to grow and improve their mental health one day at a time while also giving themselves grace. I'll meet you where you are and provide you with healthy and practical coping skills to get you through your day-to-day life while working towards your therapeutic goals.
Do you feel like you're struggling with anxiety, suffering from depression, or lack the coping skills to regulate your emotions? I see you, I empathize with you, and I am here for you. Grace to Grow Counseling is a safe space focused on empowering individuals to grow and improve their mental health one day at a time while also giving themselves grace. I'll meet you where you are and provide you with healthy and practical coping skills to get you through your day-to-day life while working towards your therapeutic goals.
Wellspring Counseling South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ed, S, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29212
I believe all individuals have the skills within them to face any challenges they may encounter in their lives. Through counseling, it is my desire to help people discover these skills and learn to apply them more effectively to overcome their obstacles. I specialize in helping children, adolescents and their families work through the daily struggles of life to improve relationships both with themselves and each other. I believe counseling can be beneficial to everyone across the lifespan. There is no problem too big or too small.
I believe all individuals have the skills within them to face any challenges they may encounter in their lives. Through counseling, it is my desire to help people discover these skills and learn to apply them more effectively to overcome their obstacles. I specialize in helping children, adolescents and their families work through the daily struggles of life to improve relationships both with themselves and each other. I believe counseling can be beneficial to everyone across the lifespan. There is no problem too big or too small.
Stephanie L McKenny
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, SC 29223
Stephanie L. McKenny is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. She has a BA in Child and Family Studies from Columbia College and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Stephanie is truly excited about being able to serve you in your time of need. She has experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, anger management, relational issues, building self-esteem and confidence, trauma, and grief. Stephanie enjoys working with older teens, young adults, and adults. Life has created many experiences for all of us.
Stephanie L. McKenny is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. She has a BA in Child and Family Studies from Columbia College and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. Stephanie is truly excited about being able to serve you in your time of need. She has experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, anger management, relational issues, building self-esteem and confidence, trauma, and grief. Stephanie enjoys working with older teens, young adults, and adults. Life has created many experiences for all of us.
Mollie Campbell
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, SC 29201
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I know life can be difficult! Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you feeling too anxious to carry out daily functions? Are family relationships overwhelming to you right now? Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps you from functioning to your potential? I can provide a place for you to work through these difficulties and journey toward wholeness and healing. I would love to work with you if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship/marriage issues. I will partner with you to create a treatment plan to meet your specific needs and concerns.
I know life can be difficult! Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you feeling too anxious to carry out daily functions? Are family relationships overwhelming to you right now? Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps you from functioning to your potential? I can provide a place for you to work through these difficulties and journey toward wholeness and healing. I would love to work with you if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, or relationship/marriage issues. I will partner with you to create a treatment plan to meet your specific needs and concerns.
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Number of Therapists in Columbia, SC
600+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Columbia, SC who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
74% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Coping Skills |
73% | Stress |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
73% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
58% | Aetna |
57% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Columbia, SC see their clients
66% | In Person and Online | |
34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Columbia?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.