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LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia

Updated 2026-07-17 · 1,650 reviewed · 237 listed · Scored from 411 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(411) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingGrief & Trauma Counseling
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Columbia
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Grief & Trauma Counseling
Reviews
411

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise attentive, caring providers like Dr. Overton and Ms. Sims, plus seamless booking and virtual convenience. A handful report dismissive or impatient therapists, so experience depends heavily on which clinician you draw.

Praised for
  • compassionate and attentive providers
  • easy booking and virtual options
  • professional and patient staff
  • flexibility and appointment access
Watch-outs
  • condescending or dismissive therapist behavior
  • poor communication from individual providers
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Best for: Adults and families seeking therapy or psychiatric care with telehealth flexibility.
Think twice if: Clinician fit varies significantly; some reviewers report dismissive or condescending behavior from individual providers.

Strengths

  • Easy online and in-person booking
  • Named experienced providers praised for compassion
  • Flexible appointment scheduling and availability

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Angie Overton (NP) praised for caring, faith-informed approach
  • Ms. Lee consistently mentioned for top-tier care
  • Ms. Sims noted for patience and making clients comfortable
  • Kendra (first name only in review) praised for non-judgmental listening
  • Virtual therapy reduces stress for some clients
  • Medication management and as-needed prescribing offered

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
Therapists praised for patience and attentiveness; one reported as condescending and dismissive.
Grief & Trauma Counseling
Limited direct evidence in reviews; one client noted therapist raised voice and gave unsolicited medical advice.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.65 average across the 156 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
352
4
17
3
8
2
4
1
30

Common questions

Can I do therapy online?
Yes, virtual therapy is available and multiple reviewers note it reduces stress compared to in-person visits.
How easy is it to book an appointment?
Reviewers consistently praise easy online booking, check-in, and a website that is simple to navigate.

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Last updated 2026-07-17