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Irmo Counseling, LLC

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 35 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(35) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Grief & Trauma CounselingMental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingSubstance Abuse & Addiction CounselingCareer & Life Coaching
Irmo Counseling, LLC
Services
Grief & Trauma Counseling, Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling
Reviews
35

What recent reviews say

Therapists here earn consistent praise for compassion and skill, particularly Melinda and Hannah with individual and child clients. Many describe real breakthroughs in managing anxiety and trauma. However, office staff and administration (notably Terry Somerville and Becky) receive repeated complaints about rudeness, billing mistakes, and dismissive treatment that contradicts the counselors' care.

Praised for
  • skilled, caring therapists (especially Melinda and Hannah)
  • anxiety management and coping skills taught
  • child feels safe and heard
  • transforms lives over time
Watch-outs
  • rude or unprofessional staff and management
  • billing errors and advance charges
  • poor communication via email
  • cancellation policies enforced inconsistently
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Best for: Individuals and families seeking long-term therapy from skilled, compassionate therapists.
Think twice if: Administration and billing have caused friction; verify policies and staff responsiveness before committing.

Strengths

  • Therapists Melinda and Hannah highly trusted by long-term clients
  • teaches practical anxiety coping strategies
  • child-friendly, builds emotional safety

Worth knowing

  • Named therapists: Melinda (individual, highly praised for years of continuity), Hannah (child and family, praised for connecting with kids and processing trauma), Jessica DeBolt (one complaint of poor follow-up after trauma disclosure)
  • Office staff named: Terry Somerville (director of operations, criticized for rudeness and billing issues), Becky (front desk manager, criticized for unprofessional attitude)
  • Cancellation policy: 48 hours required or clients dropped
  • Clients report billing errors, advance charges, and email communication failures

What reviews say by service

Grief & Trauma Counseling
One client praised therapy for processing trauma; one complaint of poor care after trauma disclosure.
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Clients praise anxiety management and coping skills taught.
Child & Adolescent Counseling
Hannah praised for creating safe space, teaching strategies for anxiety and trauma; some scheduling complaints.
Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling
No clear review evidence.
Career & Life Coaching
No clear review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 51
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What is the cancellation policy?
Clients must cancel at least 48 hours before an appointment or they are discharged from the practice.
Who are the most experienced therapists there?
Melinda and Hannah are named most frequently in positive reviews for long-term relationships and child work.
Do they serve my area?
Their website lists service areas in Irmo, Columbia, Lexington, Chapin, and Northeast. Call to confirm coverage for your location.

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Last updated 2026-07-17